Upon release from jail or prison, reintegration could be an uneasy next step. The Second Chance Foundation is here to help. Proof of institutional release is supported by a voucher to The Second Chance Foundation’s sustainable clothing store and beginning of economic independence for marginalized, racialized and disadvantaged women within and outside of the justice system. Helping to make a new start vouchers would vary according to need and family size.

Clothing, as well as household items could be available to individuals in the surrounding community who are in need due to lack of financial resources. Speak to our administration.

Additional care packages are available to recently released women to help with the new beginnings, however, may be limited availability and based on donations. Reach out to learn more or how to support The Second Chance Foundation’s care packages donation program.

Our capacity building programs, for women and children,  and older adults and seniors, result in advancement of women awareness and access, barrier-free reach of counselling and accessible community services, as well as training and employment assistance, programs and workshops. The Second Chance Foundation prioritizes transition’s physical, social and financial dimensions to assure secure and safe livelihoods for people with diversity of needs.

Meals and additional care packages are put together and distributed annually to the homeless by the dedicated volunteer team.  However, take away nutritious meals to-go are usually made available during Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. 

TSCF Food Bank is available all year round and can be accessed once per week, unless there is an emergency need, then we attend to it.

To register for the food bank, you can contact us by either calling the office at 416-792-6702, or at info@thesecondchancefoundation.ca. Send us a copy of a filled out Food Bank Form or complete application in person at our office. 

What do I need to know and bring?

• 2 pieces of ID are required, but not mandatory based on your circumstances, at the time of registration, with one clearly showing your place of residence (this piece can be in the form of a utility or phone bill in your name, clearly indicating your address)
• Although the food bank is open to all residence of Scarborough, we do not and will not turn anyone away who does not reside in Scarborough
• Registration can be done either in the Resource Centre Office located at 3171 Eglinton Avenue East, from Monday to Thursday, between the hours of 10 am to 4 pm, or on Fridays (the day of our food bank) between the hours of 9 AM to 12 PM. No Registration will be done after 12 PM on Fridays.