Community Agencies & Resources

Please be advised that at this time, the Asphodel-Norwood Food Bank will not be open to the public. Goods are still being distributed, but by appointment only. Please call the numbers below to make proper arrangements. 

Address: 2357 County Road 45, Norwood

The Asphodel-Norwood Ministerial Food Bank operates out of the Asphodel-Norwood Town Hall.

The Asphodel-Norwood Food Bank is open to the public on the 2^nd and 4^th Thursday of each month from 10:30a.m. - 12:30p.m. The exception is December with distribution days being the 2^nd and 3^rd Thursdays.

Any emergency food needs between Distribution Days can be directed to 705-639-1777 or 705-696-9855.

Community Care Norwood provides services that support independence and promote peace of mind for seniors, their families and adults with physical challenges who live in the Norwood area.  

Programs and services include: 

• blood pressure clinic 
• diner's club - hot family style meal along with entertainment, reservation required  
• fitness classes & wellness programs 
• brokered home help & maintenance 
• information & referral 
• meals on wheels 
• personal distress alarms 
• reassurance checks 
• shopping buddy 
• transportation and accompaniment for medical appointments, shopping and errands  
• friendly visiting

Address: 459 Reid Street, Peterborough

Phone: 705-742-4258  

CCRC Peterborough is a charitable, non-profit, community-based agency, accredited organization. CCRC helps people strengthen their lives and promotes community well-being. They do this through services that offer counselling, support and resources to assist with personal well-being, credit and financial management, access to housing and connection with the community.

Address: 418 Sheridan Street, Peterborough
Phone: 705-748-9110 ext. 235 
Fax: 705-876-0887

Employment Planning and Counselling Peterborough is a not-for-profit, charitable organization that aims to provide superior career development and employment related programs and services. Employment Planning and Counselling is still offering outreach within the community.  

Main Office: 201 Antrim Street, Peterborough
Phone: 705-748-9144  

Child & Family Centres provides prenatal and family supports for parents and care providers of children age 0-6 in six urban and rural family hub sites.  

Services offered include: 

• Family play-to-learn programs
• Parenting courses and workshops 
• Toy and resource lending library 
• Well baby clinic 
• Child care information and support 
• Space available for use by community organizations 

Address: 185 King Street, Peterborough
Phone: 705-743-1000
Toll Free: 1-877-743-0101
Fax: 705-743-2897    

Peterborough Public Health is shaped by our social, economic and physical environments, as well as by our personal choices.  Through community programs and by developing better health policies, Peterborough Public Health works to improve the living conditions of those in need for the benefit of all.  We serve residents throughout the City and County of Peterborough and offer a wide range of programs and services ranging from healthy eating workshops, poverty reduction initiatives, and oral health clinics to controlling infectious disease outbreaks, water safety and sexual health clinic services.

Address (Main Office): 178 Charlotte Street, Peterborough

If you qualify, Ontario Works can provide you with:

• Financial assistance to help you cover the costs of food and housing
• Employment assistance to help you prepare for and find a job

For more information regarding services and for assistance with child care expenses visit the Peterborough Social Services website.  

Call 705-875-3794 to set up an appointment or drop into the Municipal Office, 2357 County Road 45, Norwood between 1:00p.m. and 4:00p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday to speak with a case worker.