Our Emergency Food Bank, Clothing & Household Support operations is described below:
- Service is by appointment ONLY
- Operational on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 9am-4pm
- To schedule an appointment, contact 613-241-1573 extension 268
- Inquiries (for agencies) email Diana_Javier@salvationarmy.ca or call at 613-241-1573 x 409
- Food delivery options are not available
- Client vehicles are not permitted in our parking lot. Street parking are available across the centre for any food pick-up.
The Ottawa Booth Centre's Community and Family Services program addresses the emergency needs of families and individuals in Ottawa.
These emergency services include
- emergency food
- clothing support
- household items and
- transportation assistance.
Adventure Summer Camp: We also offer a 6-day summer camp experience for children aged 7-15 at our adventure camp in Jackson’s Point and Newport, Ontario.
Community Referrals/Advocacy: Community and agency referrals are also welcome. Please connect with Diana Javier to access our referral system at Diana.Javier@salvationarmy.ca.
Moral and Practical Support: Our Spiritual Care team is available when needed.
Emergency Food Assistance: Our foodbank offers food items to cover emergency needs. We provide individuals and families with 2-3 days' worth of pre-bagged groceries. Visiting your local food bank must be done first before using our services. For after-hours help please see the Front Desk Supervisor. (Please note: Our emergency foodbank is currently available only by appointment at this time. Please call 613-241-1573 x268 or email OttawaBooth.CFS@salvationarmy.ca to set up an appointment to see one of our caseworkers.)
Emergency Clothing and Housing Items:
Emergency clothing and household supports are available in our centre. These services are intended for, but not limited to:
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- Homeless population
- Transitioning from homelessness to independent living
- Other family crisis that require emergency relief
Speak to our caseworkers for more details by calling us at 613-241-1573 x 268 and set up an appointment.
This program can assist individuals and families with out-of-town emergency transportation support when need is demonstrated and supported. This emergency support may include, but is not limited to:
- Verifiable immediate family funerals
- Verifiable guaranteed employment or treatments
- Emergency family crisis i.e. referral from victim services
- Other extenuating circumstances where emergency transportation is needed
The program is sponsored by Via Rail Canada. 
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