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:
Work: 905-529-0700
Contact:
Email:
Web:
https://www.von.ca/en/service/congregate-dining
 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:
Work: 905-692-3464
Contact:
Carole Taylor, Program Coordinator
Email:
Web:
https://glanbrookcommunityservices.ca/diners-club/
 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:
Work: 289-260-3771
Contact:
Ruth Kaulback, Seniors Program Coordinator and Volunteer Coordinator
Email:
Web:
https://welcomeinn.ca/seniors-programs/
 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.

Life Long Care Program

Phone:
Work: 905-548-9593
Contact:
Email:
Web:
http://www.hric.ca/,https://ofifc.org/program/life-long-care-program/
 Address:
34 Ottawa St N, Hamilton, ON L8H 3Y7, Canada
Hours:
Contact for information.
Cost:
None
Who can access this service:

Open to all urban Indigenous men, women, and their families.

 How to apply:

Contact to register.

Provides community support services to urban Indigenous clients, regardless of age, who are disabled, chronically ill, frail, or elderly. 

Services include:

  • friendly visiting
  • security checks/reassurance service
  • congregate dining
  • transportation 
  • Aboriginal support