Social Services

Everyone needs help from time to time. The District of Muskoka and the Township of Georgian Bay provide social services that support the community, including:

  • Childcare and family support services, including EarlyON
  • Employment services and financial assistance
  • Seniors programs
  • Social housing, emergency shelter and affordable housing

Visit the District of Muskoka's website for details on available community and social services or contact by email or phone at 705-645-2412.

Food Banks

If you, or someone you know, are in need of food supplies, we can help. Please fill out this application so that we can serve you better.

There are two food bank locations in Georgian Bay:

  • MacTier Food Bank, 53 Haig St., MacTier
    • Contact 705-774-1756
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    • Open Thursdays 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM for drop by or pick up.
  • Port Severn / Honey Harbour Food Bank, Baxter Ward Community Centre
    • Contact Trisha Walton, 705-528-2437 or email

Monthly - Wednesdays 10:00 AM to 1:00 pm.

Please see the schedule below.

February

Donation Drop Off

  • Tuesday, February 17 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Distribution Days

  • Wednesday, February 18 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

March

Donation Drop Off

  • Tuesday, March 10, 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Distribution Days

  • Wednesday, March 11 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

April

Donation Drop Off

  • Tuesday, April 7 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday, April 21 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Distribution Days

  • Wednesday, April 8 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
  • Wednesday, April 22 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

May

Donation Drop Off

  • Tuesday, May 5 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday, May 19 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Distribution Days

  • Wednesday, May 6 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
  • Wednesday, May 20 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

June

Donation Drop Off

  • Tuesday, June 2 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday, June 16 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Distribution Days

  • Wednesday, June 3 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
  • Wednesday, June 17 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

July

Donation Drop Off

  • Tuesday, July 14 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday, July 28 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Distribution Days

  • Wednesday, July 15 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
  • Wednesday, July 29 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

August

Donation Drop Off

  • Tuesday, August 11 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday, August 25, 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Distribution Days

  • Wednesday, August 12 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
  • Wednesday, August 26, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM 
    • Backpack Distribution

September

Donation Drop Off

  • Tuesday, September 8 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday, September 22 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Distribution Days

  • Wednesday, September 9 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
  • Wednesday, September 22 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

October

Donation Drop Off

  • Tuesday, October 6 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday, October 20 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Distribution Days

  • Wednesday, October 7 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
  • Wednesday, October 21 10:00 AM to 1:00  PM

November

Donation Drop Off

  • Tuesday, November 3 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday, November 17 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Distribution Days

  • Wednesday, November 4 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
  • Wednesday, November 18 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

December

Donation Drop Off

  • Tuesday, December 1 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday, December 15 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Distribution Days

  • Wednesday, December 2 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
  • Wednesday, December 16 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

 

 Other Resources

Donate to Food Bank

Contact Us

Address: 99 Lone Pine Road
Port Severn, Ontario, L0K 1S0

Phone: 705-538-2337

Email: info@gbtownship.ca

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