COVID-19 – Support for Basic Needs
Last reviewed/updated: 2:31pm, October 26, 2020
Income Supports
Financial Relief Navigator
Financial Relief Chart
Federal Income Supports
Federal Benefits Tool
Food Access and Nutrition
City of Peterborough Food Support
Local Food Information
Healthy Eating Information
Financial Relief Navigator
The Financial Relief Navigator (FRN), from Prosper Canada, is an online tool that helps Canadians access critical emergency benefits and financial relief from governments, financial institutions, phone companies and internet providers. The FRN acts as a one-stop portal where Canadians can access relief measurers from all of these places.
https://financialreliefnav.prospercanada.org/benefits (Prosper Canada)
COVID-19 Financial Relief Chart
The Peterborough Community Legal Centre has developed a COVID-19 Financial Relief Chart which outlines various benefits available for families, seniors, students, and other vulnerable groups.
Federal Income Supports
This federal website outlines Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan, with specific support for individuals, businesses and industries.
www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html
Federal Benefits Tool
The Federal Benefits Tool will assist you with finding the financial benefits you need to fit your current situation.
Food Access and Nutrition
City of Peterborough Food Support
www.peterborough.ca/foodcalendar
- Food Banks and Food Programs in the City and County are listed on the Peterborough Food Calendar.
- Food Access Support for Seniors is available through Community Care, 705-742-7067. Services include meals on wheels delivery, transportation, and reassurance calls.
- Grocery Stores and Pharmacy information is available on the City of Peterborough List including payment and delivery options.
Local Food Information
- Local Food Peterborough – localfoodptbo.ca
Healthy Eating Information
Nutrition Websites:
- Unlock Food – unlockfood.ca
- Canada’s Food Guide – canada.ca/foodguide
Share your questions with a Registered Dietitian:
- Telehealth Registered Dietitians can meet with you over the phone:
Call 1-866-797-0000 (press 1 for English, then press 2 to speak with a dietitian between 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) - Dietitians in Peterborough Directory – List of local dietitians and nutrition services.