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Financial assistance for the purchase of air conditioning units may be available for eligible residents.

Empowering people, discovering potential

Find out more about all the community services we offer.

Food Support

Our Food Support page has information on upcoming events for free meals, food banks and community gardens in the area.

Contact Us

178 Charlotte Street
in the Charlotte Mews
PO Box 4138
Peterborough, ON K9J 8S1

Regular Hours of operation

In-office service:
Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Phone service:
Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

June 30 to August 29, 2025 office hours:
Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

T: 705-748-8830
Fax: 705-745-3373
Toll-Free: 1-855-738-3755

Ontario Intake and Benefits Unit:
1-888-999-1142

After Hours Emergencies
705-926-0096
Interactive Voice Response (IVR)
1-800-808-2268

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