community services
Our Community Services programs exist to provide a safe place for those in the Ajax and Pickering communities to access emergency food and other assistance, receive a hot meal and engage in the many programs and services offered by TSAHope.
For more information, including partnerships and donations, please call our Community Services Coordinator, James Dark at 905-427-7123 or email: james.dark@salvationarmy.ca
All Community and Family Services programs currently operate from 122 Hunt Street in Ajax. Parking is located in back of building. Please enter through front door.
Hours of Operation
Monday through Thursday
10am – 12pm and 1pm – 3pm
Closed for lunch Mon/Tues/Thurs 12noon-1pm
for staff & volunteers’ lunch break
Hope on Wheels
Our Hope On Wheels vehicle operates on Thursday evenings at various locations throughout Ajax and Pickering for local friends in need. Our trained staff and volunteers serve a full meal for FREE as well as engaging in conversations about additional programs we offer, meeting people right where they are. This program vehicle is made possible by generous donations from the Ajax Mayor’s Gala and Ajax Rotary Club.
Lockers Program
Food Bank & Seasonal Assistance
We offer the following services based on income and situation to residents of Ajax, Pickering and Uxbridge: food bank, Christmas food and toy assistance, and referrals to our Client Advocacy program and other services in the Durham Region.
Community Meals Lunch Program
Our FREE weekly lunch meal is available for our community friends and neighbours in need every Wednesday from 11:45am until 1pm at 122 Hunt St in Ajax.
If you are a local restaurant that would like to sponsor one of our lunches, please contact James Dark, Community Services Coordinator at 905-427-7123.
Community Food Drives
Our food drives offer a great team-building option seasonally and year-round for schools, clubs, groups, businesses, agencies, sports teams and families in Ajax, Pickering and Uxbridge.
To have a TSAHope representative give a presentation of our services to your group, please contact us at 905-427-7123.
Pastoral Care
Life can be complicated. Sometimes it helps to have someone to talk to. Confidential prayer and spiritual guidance based on Biblical principles is offered by appointment with Pastors Jason or Tammy Sabourin by calling 905-427-7123.
Volunteer Opportunites
We rely on hundreds of volunteers annually to help us continue giving HOPE to friends in need in our community. To volunteer Monday through Thursday at any of our community services programs please call 905-427-7123 or email volunteers@tsahope.com. We will contact you if an opportunity is available.
Donations
Monetary donations can be made online or by mail addressed to: The Salvation Army, 122 Hunt St, Ajax, ON L1S 1P5. Please make your cheque payable to “The Salvation Army Ajax Pickering or Uxbridge.” We appreciation your generosity and kind support.
Perishable, non-perishable and monetary donations can be made at our offices at 122 Hunt St in Ajax during 10am – 3pm Monday through Thursday. Non-perishable food can also be donated at one of our many donation bins locations listed below. For large quantities of donations, please call 905-427-7123 to arrange pick-up.
Food Donation Bin Locations
Steve’s & Amanda’s No Frills @ Bayly St
No Frills @ Westney Rd N
Food Basics @ Harwood/Hunt
Food Basics @ Westney/Mcgill
Giant Tiger @ Westney Rd S
Metro @ Taunton/Salem
The Real Canadian Superstore @ Kingston Rd
Most Needed Foods
Peanut butter
Boxed macaroni & cheese
Canned meats and fish
Canned fruit and vegetables
Canned soup
Canned pasta
Pasta sauce
Granola bars
Crackers
Cereal
Juice
Rice