Family Services
We offer several types of support on-site and will help you find the assistance you need.
Community Counsellors are available by appointment, Monday – Thursday in the Food Bank. They will help you access services at Neighbour to Neighbour Centre and also refer you to needed services in the community.
Call 905-574-1334 x300 to book an appointment.
There are no fees for counselling services.
Our Community Counsellors speak in 6 different languages:
English, French, Japanese, Arabic, Kurdish and Italian.
See the Services Calendar below for details on available programs and services.
FOOD BANK
Hours
Mondays 9:30am – 3:00pm
Tuesdays 9:30am – 3:00pm
Wednesdays 9:30am – 3:00pm
Thursdays 12:30pm – 3:00pm and 3:45pm – 7:00pm
Fridays Open Select Hours
The Food Bank is closed to restock from 12:00pm – 12:45pm Monday to Wednesday and from 3:15pm – 3:45pm on Thursday.
Contact N2N Food Bank Reception to book an appointment
905-574-1334 Ext. 300
Home Delivery
Home delivery is offered for those unable to visit the food bank due to medical reasons. A medical referral is required for home delivery and appointments are booked based on availability.
For intake into the Home Delivery Program, contact Diane at
905-574-1334 Ext. 221
Trans and Non-Binary Food Bank
Food bank and support services for Trans and Non-Binary people and their families.
Hours
Last Friday of each month from 1:00pm – 3:00pm. No appointment is needed.
For more information, contact Autumn Getty at Compass Community Health
905-523-6611 Ext. 2022 or agetty@compassch.org
Neighbour 2 Neighbour Programs and Services
Counselling Services
Supportive counselling, service navigation, and advocacy is available to anyone experiencing difficulties.*
*This is not therapeutic counselling
To book an appointment, contact Laura:
905-574-1334 Ext. 208 or lryan@n2ncentre.com
Settlement Services
Our Settlement Councillors are available Monday- Friday to meet with newcomers and others who require assistance with any settlement issues.
To book an appointment, contact Narmin:
905-574-1334 Ext. 210 or nmzouri@n2ncentre.com
Money Matters: Financial Education
One-to-one sessions with a Financial Counsellor who can assist with budgeting, dealing with debt, etc.
To book an appointment, contact Narmin:
905-574-1334 Ext. 207 or utilities@n2ncentre.com
Employment Supports
Drop-in service available onsite monthly, or anytime by appointment. Help is available with interviewing skills, job search and everything related to finding work.
To book an appointment, contact Laura:
905-574-1334 Ext. 208 or lryan@n2ncentre.com
OESP and Leap Applications
Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP): Apply for a monthly credit ($35-$113) on your electricity bills.
Low Income Energy Assistance (LEAP): Apply for a grant to pay past-due bills. Program funding limited.
To book an appointment or learn more, contact:
905-574-1334 Ext. 207 or utilities@n2ncentre.com
One Sight
N2N can provide referrals to LensCrafters for free glasses (frames and lenses).
Customers need to have a current prescription (less than 365 days since completed by an optometrist).
Persons with private eyeglass insurance coverage and persons with OW or ODSP eyeglass coverage are not eligible. Open only to residents of Hamilton.
To book an appointment, contact Laura:
905-574-1334 Ext. 208 or lryan@n2ncentre.com
Hamilton Community Legal Clinic
Free legal advice from a lawyer. Available alternating Thursdays from 4:00pm – 6:00pm
For more information:
Visit www.hamiltonjustice.ca/en/contact or call 905-527-4572
New Baby Layette Kits
N2N will provide a free Layette Gift Bag, with baby clothing, a blanket and toiletries to new and expecting parents. Gift bags are provided in late pregnancy, or up to 3 months in age. One gift bag is provided per child.
To request a layette kit, talk to an N2N staff member during your Food Bank visit
Housing Supports for Women Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence
A support worker from Interval House is available to N2N participants, providing women facing intimate partner violence issues with counselling, housing support and advocacy. Available Tuesdays from 10:00am – 12:00pm.
To book an appointment, contact:
housingwc@intervalhousehamilton.org or call 905-522-0127 Ext. 209
Xperience Annex
Supporting youth 18 to 29 years of age who have a view towards employment. If you imagine yourself working someday but have barriers getting there, Xperience Annex help you find your path to employment.
For more information, contact Laura:
905-574-1334 or lryan@n2ncentre.com
EarlyOn Caregiver and Child Drop-In
Drop-in play time and snacks for children 0-6 years and their caregiver(s). Supports and parenting resources for caregivers.
Drop-In Open:
Friday from 9:00am – 1:00pm
28 Athens Street (2nd Floor)
Registration Information & Contacts
Food Bank Reception
Call to book or reschedule an appointment.
905-574-1334 Ext. 300
Family Services
Laura Ryan
905-574-1334 Ext. 208
lryan@n2ncentre.com
Settlement Services
Narmin Mzouri
905-574-1334 Ext. 210
nmzouri@n2ncentre.com
Electricity Program
OESP and LEAP
905-574-1334 Ext. 207
utilities@n2ncentre.com
Emergency Food Services
Lindon Barrett
905-574-1334 Ext. 221
Volunteer Information
Marija Kupina
905-574-1334 Ext. 203
volunteers@n2ncentre.com
N2N Community Food Centre Monthly Program Calendar
Learn more about the N2N Community Food Centre’s monthly calendar below.
N2N Community Food Centre is located at 310 Limeridge Road West, Unit 10 in Hamilton, ON.
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