Inn of the Good Shepherd - Emergency Shelter & Food Bank
The Good Shepherd's Lodge is a 30-bed emergency shelter for single men, women and families who have nowhere to stay in Lambton County. It is open 24 hours a day with two hot meals a day, showers, laundry, lockers, a phone, and help looking for housing. The Inn also runs Sarnia's food bank, which you can use once every 21 days.
What you get
Free local help
Who it's for
Single men, women and families who are homeless in Lambton County can use the shelter.
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:
- Single men, women and families who are homeless in Lambton County can use the shelter
What to do next
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The fine print
More details about the money
30 emergency shelter beds, 2 hot meals a day, plus support services. Food bank: a choice-based food package you can get once every 21 days.
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
Single men, women and families who are homeless in Lambton County can use the shelter. For the food bank, you go through a quick intake and bring proof of income, a rent or mortgage receipt, and ID for everyone in your home.
Good to know
Shelter (Good Shepherd's Lodge, 30 beds, 24/7, 519-344-1679), shelter address 950 Confederation Street, Sarnia (added; draft omitted the street), and food-bank hours/frequency confirmed on the Inn's official programs page. Slug prefixed with city.
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