Congregate Dining

Congregate and dining programs provide lowcost meals that are enjoyed in a community setting. Transportation may be provided.

VON Hamilton Congregate Dining

Phone:
Contact:
Email: Web: Address:
2757 King St E, Hamilton, ON L8G 5E4, Canada
Hours:
Program is on pause due to COVID-19
Cost:
Service
$9.50/meal maximum. Transportation is available for an additional fee. Fee adjustment available for low incomes. All fees are billed monthly.
Who can access this service:

Older adults and people with disabilities

How to apply:

Contact to register

Offers meals served in a group setting that provides an opportunity for socializing. Developed for older adults and people with disabilities who would like to get out of the house more often. Transportation is available for a fee.

Diners' Club Congregate Dining Program

Phone:
Contact:
Carole Taylor, Program Coordinator
Email: Web: Address:
Hours:
Third Thursday monthly (except July, August, December)
Cost:
Program
$15 includes meal, dessert, and tea or coffee
Who can access this service:

Older adults

How to apply:

Contact to register

Program offers a monthly nutritious meal and social time at a location in Glanbrook/Binbrook. Participants from outside of Glanbrook are welcome, but must arrange their own transportation. Transportation can be arranged for participants who reside in Glanbrook.

Diners Club, Welcome Inn Community Centre

Phone:
Contact:
Ruth Kaulback, Seniors Program Coordinator and Volunteer Coordinator
Email: Web: Address:
40 Wood St E, Hamilton, ON L8L 3Y3, Canada
Hours:
Cost:
Program
Tuesday meal: $4.50
Who can access this service:

Older adults living in the central and north end of Hamilton.

How to apply:

Contact to register.

Weekly home-cooked lunch followed by activities such as singing, games, and excursions. July and August dates include brunch and/or a day trip.

McQuesten Boys and Girls Club Roxborough Seniors Program

Phone:
Work: 905-549-2814 x269
Contact:
Email: Web: Address:
785 Britannia Ave, Hamilton, ON L8H 2B6, Canada
Hours:
Hours vary by program, contact for details
Cost:
Membership
$10 per year
Who can access this service:

Older adults

How to apply:

Contact to register

Program provides a variety of activities and programs to promote enjoyment and well being for older adults and retirees.  Offering bingo, euchre and more. Also, fitness and strength training, speaker events on topics relevant to seniors and pot luck lunches.

St. James United Church Senior's Luncheon

Phone:
Fax Number: 905-689-0650
Contact:
Wendy Thompson, Administrator
Email: Web: Address:
306 Parkside Dr, Waterdown, ON L0R 2H0, Canada
Hours:
Third Tuesday of each month
11:30am-1pm
Operates September to June
Cost:
Program
$5 per person
Who can access this service:

Open to all older adults

How to apply:

Call or email to reserve your seat(s) by noon on the Friday before the lunch

Program offers a lunch for all seniors.

Life Long Care Program

Phone:
Fax Number: 905-545-4077
Contact:
Christina Barahona
Email: Web: Address:
34 Ottawa St N, Hamilton, ON L8H 3Y7, Canada
Hours:
Hours vary by program, contact for details
Cost:
None
Who can access this service:

Open to all urban Aboriginal men, women and their families

How to apply:

Contact to register

Provides support services to the Indigenous community, regardless of age, who are disabled, chronically ill, frail, elderly or require acute/chronic continuum of care.

Services include:

  • medical transportation services
  • assistance with completing forms
  • community referrals
  • home visits
  • security checks
  • caregiver support
  • aid in transitioning from ODSP to Old Age Pension
  • congregate dining meals
  • social activities