Community Agencies & Resources

The Asphodel-Norwood Ministerial Food Bank operates from the Town Hall, providing emergency food assistance to those in need within the community.

Food Bank Hours:

• 2nd & 4th Thursdays of each month: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
• Preceding Wednesdays: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
  Note: For November and December 2024, food distribution will occur on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays due to holiday scheduling.

For emergency food assistance between distribution days, please contact:

• Home: 705-639-1777
• Cell: 705-750-7360

Donate to the Food Bank

Donations can now be made via e-transfer to:
Email:asphodelnorwoodfoodbank@gmail.com
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Alternatively, to arrange a cheque pick-up, please call:
Phone: 705-559-2973

Address: 2281 County Road 45, Norwood
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00a.m. - 1:00p.m.

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.  

Find programs and services in the area by using the Ontario 211 website or by calling 2-1-1.

Peterborough County Hubs have been established for agencies that serve the City and County of Peterborough to have free office and meeting space to deliver social services and conduct outreach with rural residents and remote communities.

Agencies that wish use these Hubs need to complete the Registration Form and be in agreement with the details found in the Peterborough County Hubs User Manual

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.

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

Norwood Location: 31 King St, Norwood

Peterborough Child & Family Centres (PCFC) 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 (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.