Salvation Army Chatham-Kent - Community & Family Services
The Salvation Army's Chatham-Kent Community & Family Services offers food bank help, housing support, Christmas/seasonal help, and Operation Cover Up. It is also the local intake agency for the Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) for people behind on a hydro or gas bill.
What you get
Free local help
Who it's for
Low-income Chatham-Kent residents who need food, basic needs, or emergency help.
This takes you to the official website
What to have ready
Documents they may ask for
- Government ID for everyone in your household, if available
- A copy of your lease or rent agreement
- Recent rent receipt, ledger, or proof of what you owe
- Recent pay stubs, benefit statement, or income proof
- ODSP, Ontario Works, CPP, OAS, or other benefit statement if you have one
- Recent bank statement, if the program asks for it
What to say when you call
“Hi, I am looking for housing help. Can you tell me if this program fits my situation, what documents I need, and whether there is anyone who can help me apply?”
If no one answers, leave your name and number slowly, then try 211 while you wait.
Can I get this?
You have a good chance if this sounds like you:
- Low-income Chatham-Kent residents who need food, basic needs, or emergency help
- For LEAP utility help, you must be the account holder behind on an electricity or natural gas bill and meet income rules
- Food-bank and other help is assessed when you come in
What to do next
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The fine print
More details about the money
Varies. Food and seasonal help are in-kind (goods, not cash). LEAP gives a one-time emergency credit on your utility account (OEB program maximums apply; the Salvation Army confirms the current cap when you apply).
Amounts and eligibility change. Confirm the current figure with the program administrator through the official link before you rely on it.
The full eligibility rules
Low-income Chatham-Kent residents who need food, basic needs, or emergency help. For LEAP utility help, you must be the account holder behind on an electricity or natural gas bill and meet income rules. Food-bank and other help is assessed when you come in.
Good to know
Phone (519-354-1430), the Chatham/Wallaceburg/Ridgetown addresses and numbers, and the email all confirmed on the Salvation Army Chatham-Kent contact page. Entegrus's low-income page names Salvation Army Community Services (46 Orangewood Blvd, 519-354-1430 / 519-354-8353) as the Chatham-Kent LEAP intake agency. Removed the specific LEAP dollar caps from benefit_amount: Entegrus's page lists LEAP maximums as 'not specified' and OEB caps shift over time, so quoting ~$650/$780 would be guessing - framed as OEB program maximums confirmed at intake instead. Dropped the 211 source URL.
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