Along with lending books, DVDs and MakerSpace materials, the Brantford Public Library branches, offer printing, photocopying, access to quiet study rooms and programs for people of all ages. They also have an extensive collection of downloadable eBooks, audiobooks, magazines and newspapers.
Community Resources and Directories
This inventory of community resources spans all sectors and includes service details, addresses, and contact information for resources across Brant, Haldimand, and Norfolk.
The Grand River Council on Aging’s Info Hub contains various community resources organized under 8 pillars of an age-friendly community. There are over 350 links to local community resources for individuals of all ages.
The Salvation Army Brantford offers a variety of services and programs for members of the community. Their goal is to restore dignity and hope in the lives of program participants as they experience times of need.
Food Security
The Brantford Food Bank offers an Emergency Food Bank Service to individuals and families in Brantford, Brant County and Six Nations. This includes low-income families, children, the elderly, abuse survivors and the homeless. Call 519-751-4357 for more information about meal and grocery supports available locally.
There are many local groups and organizations that offer meal programs within the City of Brantford.
See the City of Brantford Meal Calendar for times and locations of programs.
Equal Ground Community Gardens
Equal Grounds Community Gardens (EGCG) has been growing community gardens throughout Brantford since 2009. EGCG provides assistance and support to a large network of community garden projects. These gardens, maintained by community residents and volunteers, provide places for growing local, healthy and nutritious fruits and vegetables in our local city and neighbourhood parks.
Visit the Equal Grounds Community Gardens Website for more info.
The Feed Brant directory can help find free and low-cost places to get, grow, learn about, and eat food in Brantford and the County of Brant. They aim to increase awareness of the many great organizations advocating for a resilient local food system that is inclusive, healthy, equitable, and sustainable for Brant.
Legal Services
Lawyer Directory for Brantford-Brant
Use this search engine from the Brant Law Association to find Lawyers or Law Firms, from all disciplines, in the Brantford area.
This non-profit Community Legal Clinic provides access to justice for people with low incomes.
All services provided by Victim Services of Brant are confidential and free of charge
344 Elgin Street
Brantford, ON N3T 5T3
Tel: 519-752-3140
Fax: 519-752-3307
Email: vsb@victimservicesbrant.on.ca
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