Register an Angel

Apply for Senior Christmas

Nothing embodies the spirit of giving around the holidays more than FreeHelpCK’s Adopt a Senior program. For the 7th consecutive year, our organization will focus on this upcoming holiday season by accompanying and delivering a festive holiday dinner and gifts to seniors who are alone on Christmas Eve. 

Please complete all the information in the following form to nominate a senior or apply for yourself for our 2025 Adopt a Senior program.

BEFORE COMPLETING THE FORM BELOW, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU MEET THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THIS PROGRAM.

  • You are over the age of 65
  • You live alone and have no family
  • You have limited mobility and are unable to get out
Senior's Address(Required)
Please Pick 3 Gifts You Would Like to Receive(Required)
**PLEASE PUT A SIZE IF IT'S AN ITEM OF CLOTHING OR FOOTWEAR**

Free Food Pantries

Free food pantries

In response to the escalating need for accessible and affordable food options amidst soaring food prices, our focus is on diligently filling free food pantries twice a week. This crucial service is designed to ensure that families and individuals facing financial hardships have uninterrupted access to essential food supplies. Distributed across several locations in Chatham, including upcoming sites, our initiative is driven by a community-wide effort to combat food insecurity and prevent anyone from skipping meals due to economic constraints.

FreeHelpCK’s Free Food Pantry Locations;

Chatham

  • 15 Orchard Height
  • St Paul’s Discover Life (450 Park Ave W)
  • BME Freedom Park (Wellington Street East)
  • Teppermans
  • 805 Grand Ave W
  • Habitat For Humanity

Dresden – North Baptist Church

Ridgetown – Legion with a small fridge

Tilbury – CSN Tilbury

These pantries, strategically situated to maximize accessibility, are regularly stocked with a diverse array of food items, offering substantial support to those in urgent need. This initiative is a powerful demonstration of the community’s spirit and commitment to supporting its most vulnerable residents. Volunteers and donors are fundamental to the pantries’ operation, ensuring they remain stocked and functional. The ongoing success of this program not only mitigates immediate food scarcity but also strengthens the bonds of community solidarity. It reaffirms our collective resolve to stand together and ensure that all community members have access to the fundamental necessities of life, reinforcing the belief that together, we can tackle even the most daunting challenges.

Additional Pantries in Chatham-Kent NOT owned by FreeHelpCK

  • Grand Ave & Victoria Ave
  • 50 Adelaide St.
  • Christ Church (beside the bus depot)
  • 102 Taylor Ave
  • 20 Sandy St. (Woman’s Centre)

Wallaceburg – Library Park & Nofrills