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The Redeemer

The Common Table

About Us

The Common Table is a grassroots community effort run out of The Church of the Redeemer that relies on volunteers and donors. We offer meal service from the front door of the Church and also offer washroom and phone access. We go beyond the church building with our Outreach Carts to reach others who need help. We plan to be open inside in October offering two healthy meals a day, daily toiletry supplies, basic health care services and housing referrals. We also provide social and creative activities, psychotherapy, support groups and more.

The Common Table is a place of peace where stories are shared, voices are heard, and relationships are established. In short, the Common Table is a community to belong to.

We are grateful for our neighbourhood partners and members of the Church of the Redeemer who are the donors, advocates and volunteers who make our program possible.

Watch our video to see us in action: Common Table – Community Update – YouTube

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Schedule

OUTSIDE:
Monday – Wednesday
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.:
We will distribute take-away hot meals.

Thursday – Friday
10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.:
We will serve a light breakfast (porridge, yogurt), coffee and takeaway sandwiches
10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.:
Our Outreach Carts will travel the Yorkville neighbourhood and around Bloor St.

RETURNING SOON
INDOOR:
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
We will start with a light breakfast with lunch being served from 10:00 – 11:15.

Social activities will be offered throughout the morning.

Volunteer Application Form - The Common Table

Please answer the questions down below to apply to be a volunteer at The Common Table.
Are you interested in helping on site? If so, please know that you must participate in an orientation, trial shifts, ongoing educational and training seminars, and be subject to a police check and COVID vaccine requirement. Also, you MUST be available during weekdays, as our program operates Monday through Friday, 8 AM - 1 PM. Generally volunteers help one day per week.(Required)
What on-site opportunities are you open to helping with? Check all that apply. If you are interested in helping off-site, skip this question.
Would you be willing to work on special computer-based projects at home? (you would need access to a computer, be comfortable doing research, creating documents, etc.)(Required)
Would you be willing to make sandwiches from home? (you would need a clean working area, proper refrigeration space, and the ability to purchase and donate the supplies needed for 20-30 sandwiches at a time)(Required)
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Volunteering/Support

We have a number of different volunteer opportunities for people to become involved through volunteering. Some options include food preparation, serving food, shopping, donation pick-ups, conversationalists, group facilitation, nursing care, muffin and sandwich making (from home or on site), and sorters. We adhere to strict COVID safety protocols and also ask that our volunteers are at least double vaccinated to protect our community. If you would like to volunteer to help with this outreach to the most vulnerable among us, please fill out this form.

Financial support will be gratefully received through CanadaHelps.

In-kind Donations!
Donations of various kinds are always appreciated. We keep a small clothing closet for emergencies and are often in need of the following items.

  • T-shirts Men’s Medium, Large, and XL
  • Pants Men’s size 30 – 40
  • Hoodies & Sweaters Men’s Medium, Large and XL
  • Jackets Men’s Medium & XL
  • Men’s Winter Boots size 8-14
  • Men’s Underwear Medium, Large & XL (new please!)
  • Women’s Underwear Medium & Large (new please!)
  • Toiletries: Razors, toothbrushes, deodorant, travel size shampoo, soap, lotion, toothpaste
  • Sleeping bags

Common Table Community Advocacy

Invitation to Advocacy

We at Church of the Redeemer are deeply committed to social justice ministries along with our outreach to the marginalized, most visibly through The Common Table. Dedicated staff and volunteers have maintained a continuous service of feeding and caring for people experiencing homelessness throughout the pandemic, supported by your financial contributions.

While continuing to respond to basic needs, members of The Common Table staff advocate within the neighbourhood and beyond for the concerns of the marginalized.

We want to expand our reach in being advocates to connect with owners and staff of nearby businesses, as well as being a strong voice in speaking with politicians. We would welcome your support in this vital advocacy work. Writing letters our representatives from all three levels of government will amplify our voices and concerns and increase the possibility of action on the part of governments. This is an action people can make from home. Please join in this initiative and help make a difference to the most vulnerable among us.

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