Gives hope and support to vulnerable individuals and families through the provision of social services and practical assistance focusing on the basic necessities of life. Helps meet the immediate and short-term needs of people in distress through emergency assistance with food, thrift store vouchers for clothing and household goods, lay counselling, and emergency disaster services. Offers various art therapy support groups. Also offers food programs and thrift stores; listed separately. Through the Emergency Pet Food Program, provides free access to free dog and cat food. Drop-in hours are 9 am to 1 pm Monday to Friday.