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Due to the economy, we are seeing many first time users at The Inn and a minimum 25% increase in need for all our programs.
Food Bank - an extra 500 people and 10,000 lbs of food each month for a total of 45,000 lbs of food to feed 2,200 people (900 of them children).
Soup Kitchen - we are now serving an average of over 100 meals a day (up from 80).
Housing Assistance - last month we helped 65 households stay housed and avoid eviction or utility shut-off. That's up fro 45 households six months ago! Individuals and families are having to stay in shelter longer to find affordable housing.
Genesis is our start-up program which helps our clients obtain needed small household items and clothing at no cost. Genesis operates each Tuesday 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm in a separate room beside the Food Bank.
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Most Needed Items
School Snacks
Juice Boxes
Large & Small Soups
Canned Fruit
Canned Pasta
Hygiene Products
Laundry Soap
Dish Soap
Program Service Hours
Monday to Friday
Food Bank 9:30 am - 11:15 am
Soup Kitchen 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Tuesday ONLY
Genesis open 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Saturday & Sunday
Soup Kitchen open 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Who we serve
The working poor, the unemployed and the homeless. Thousands come to us each year for a helping hand. it is only through the generosity of the community that we are able to give that helping hand.
Our Services
Through the generous support from community organizations, individuals, business and industries; The Inn of The Good Shepherd is able to make a difference in the lives of thousands of individuals and families, plus improve the quality of life in our community by reaching out to friends and neighbors by offering the following services:
- a food bank
- a soup kitchen
- rent / utility assistance
- start-up program (Genesis)
- The Haven - emergency shelter for youth
- Good Shepherds' Lodge - emergency shelter for adults
- Transitional Housing
Our Board of Directors
Chair - Brian Knott
Secretary -Rev. Don Lockett
Treasurer - Noelle Nelson
Members at Large - Alex Botma, Alex Palimaka, Claude Mongrain, Tim Fugard, Rob Collie, Rev. Joyce Hodgson. Dan Penford, Andre Reif
Executive Director - Myles Vanni
Contact Us
The Inn of the Good Shepherd is located at
115 John Street
{at the corner of John & Devine}
Sarnia, ON N7T 2Z1
The Inn services phone: 519-344-1746
The Haven services phone: 519-336-5941
The Good Shepherd's Lodge 519-344-1679
Email can be sent to
theinn@theinnsarnia.ca
Our History
The Inn of the Good Shepherd is an Incorporated Charitable Organization and all donations are income deductible.
The Inn was started in 1981 by a group of people, centered in Saint John's Anglican Church, in Sarnia's south end, who became concerned with the growing need of the disadvantaged persons in this area.
In time they were joined by others, so that the Inn is now supported by many Protestant churches and Roman Catholic Parishes, as well as Service Groups, individuals, labour, industry and Governments.