At the County of Brant, we are working diligently to support our community through the Covid-19 pandemic. The County of Brant, in collaboration with the City of Brantford, is supporting our local agencies that continue to provide essential services to those in need.
The County of Brant has provided a “one stop” location for those seeking information on current resources available during this time. This includes but not limited to special accommodations to support seniors, delivery services and stores and agencies that remain open.
Are you looking for local business and industry support and resources? Please visit www.brant.ca/BrantWorksTogether on our Economic Development website.
For information on County of Brant services as well as public health contacts and more relating to the COVID-19 pandemic please visit the following page of our website www.brant.ca/COVID-19.
Local Community ResourcesPlease see the appropriate section below for more information. If you know of a community resource that you would like included please email community@brant.ca with more information.
| Face Masks available to County of Brant residents. |
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Face Masks are available for adults, youth and children and can be picked up at the following locations:
Rexall Paris 72 Grand River St. N, Paris, ON. N3L 2M2 Monday-Friday, 4:30-10:00pm Saturday & Sunday, 9:00am-10:00pm
County of Brant - Paris Customer Service Office 66 Grand River St, N. Paris, ON. N3L 2M2 Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm
County of Brant - Burford Administration Office 26 Park Ave, Burford, ON. N0E 1A0 Monday-Friday, 8:30-4:30pm
If you are unable to pick up a mask at the locations listed above please contact community@brant.ca
About Brant Co. Facemasks Brant Co. Facemasks is a group of community volunteers who sew to provide masks to seniors and those in need in our county. This mask is gifted to you on behalf of the County of Brant. Your mask is 100 % cotton fabric. It has a nose piece to fit the mask at the bridge of the nose and a pocket in which you may put a filter. |
| Grocery (including special accommodations to support Seniors and vulnerable individuals) |
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For more information please contact the stores listed below as their options are subject to change.
No Frills (Paris), 71 Dundas St E, Paris, ON. 1-866-987-6453
Sobeys (Paris), 307 Grand River St N, Paris, ON. 519-442-4485
Rexall - 72 Grand River St., N, Paris. 519-442-2203
Foodland Burford - 21 King St. E, Burford. 519-449-5666
Additional grocery: St. George Foodtown - 27 Beverly St. W, St.George. 519-448-1333 Shopping available with physical distancing incorporated.
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| Grocery through local farms/retail stores |
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For produce and more please contact the farms/retails stores below for pick-up and delivery options (where available) as they are subject to change:
Elberta Farms Country Market (Paris) - Call and collect system - 519-752-2047 Little Brown Cow (Brantford) - Regular operations with more product offerings and physical distancing practices - 519-503-6852 Browndale Farm - Selling stock of beef - Delivery available. 519-732-1505 Hidden Roots Farms (Burford) - Selling frozen chicken products. Email: sales@hiddenrootfarms.com Witteveen Meats (St.George) - Open for pickup. 519-448-2333 - Please note Witteveen will be closing after Easter - visit their Facebook page and website for more information. Greenwood Meats (Burford) - Open for pickup - 519-449-2934 Southern Pride Poultry (St.George) - Open for pickup - 519-448-1329 Link Street Sausage House (Paris) - Pick-up or delivery - Email anthonyferras87@hotmail.com or phone 226-938-7666 Brantview Apples and Cider (St. George, ON) - Free delivery to Brant and Brantford - 519-448-1323 Little Paris Bread Co. (Paris, ON) - Offering delivery within Paris. Email: littleparisbreadco@gmail.com Paris Bakery (Paris, ON) - Call in orders and deliveries on set dates. Email info@parisbakery.ca or call 519-302-5500 to place an order Kristi's Market Kitchen (Harley) - Taking orders by phone - Curbside pickup available. Call or text 519-732-9843 to place orders The Raw Carrot - Delivery is available within 10 kms of Paris Presbyterian Church. Please visit the website shop.therawcarrot.com Carl's Choice Meats - Order by email: ccm@silomail.com or phone: 519 752 3055 Pick-up at store: 1139 Colborne St West. Interac or etransfer Delivery available.
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| Restaurants offering delivery |
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Please contact the restaurants below as their delivery options/prices may change:
Drongkowski's (St. George, ON) - Offering deliveries on orders over $25.00. Call 647-920-2783 The Tipperary Bog Market (Paris, ON) - Offering deliveries on all orders. Text or call 519-771-9174 to order. Pies and Tarts from the Heart (Scotland, ON) - Deliveries and porch drop-offs. Call 519-732-2168 Sweet Isa Catering (St. George, ON) - No-contact delivery or curb side pickup take out. Call 519-754-8808 Camp 31 (Paris, ON) - Take-out and delivery available. Call 519-442-3560 Steve's Place (Paris, ON) - Take-out and delivery available. Call 519-442-5327 Blue Dog Cafe (Paris, ON) - Offering delivery of coffee beans Swiss Chalet (Paris, ON) - Pick-up and delivery available. Call 519-442-1005 Asian Court (Paris, ON) - Pick-up and delivery available. Call 519-442-9828 |
| Food Banks |
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The following food banks are available in the County of Brant. Services Available - Please click on location below to visit their website or call for up-to-date information/to make an appointment:
Brant Food Bank - operated by the Salvation Army (located in Paris): 519-442-3432 In addition to providing the emergency food bank services to County of Brant residents the Salvation Army is now expanding services to ensure food security to residents during this time. This will include (but may not be limited to):
If you require these services please contact the Salvation Army directly at (519) 442-3432 or 519-752-7814 (Food Security Hotline).
Fellowship Baptist Church, Burford: 519-449-5315, 519-720-8886 (cell), Food Bank Coordinator: Michelle Clark St. James Anglican Church Food Bank (Paris): 519-442-4334 Cedarview Church - Food pantry (Paris): call 519.442.4448 between 9:00 am -1:00 pm Brantford Food Bank - Serving County of Brant residents - please visit website for more information Paris Free Little Pantry - Located at 2 Elm St (Outside the Paris Optimist Club Building) and operates on an honour system - people are invited to take and also leave food items
Looking to make a donation? Below is a listing of items that food banks are in need of:
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| Pharmacy |
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Sobeys (Paris), 307 Grand River St N, Paris, ON. 519-442-4485
Northville Pharmacy, 300 Grand River St N, Paris, ON. 519-4424283
Rest Acres Pharmacy, 1084 Rest Acres Rd, Paris. 519-442-7474
Rexall, 72 Grand River St N, Paris, ON. 519-442-2203
The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy 75a Main St., St.Geroge. 519-448-1368
Pharmasave, 112 King St., Burford. 519-449-2446 Offering shopping while incorporating physical distancing. |
Social Assistance Resources| Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Programs |
Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP):COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Benefit to assist those who do not qualify for regular Ontario Works assistance. Not available to people who are receiving, or eligible to receive, Ontario Works or ODSP. To apply, people can: Call: 519-759-7009 Online: www.ontario.ca/community
COVID 19 Benefit For current recipients of Ontario Works or ODSP. Additional amounts available to single individuals or families to assist with additional costs related to pandemic. To access this benefit people should call their caseworker at (519) 759-3330 if they are on Ontario Works or (519) 756-5790 if they are on ODSP |
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Additional Financial Assistance resources:
Ministry of Education financial support for educational supplies for families : https://www.iaccess.gov.on.ca/FamilyAppWeb/public/index.xhtml
Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services – COVID-19 Residential Relief Fund (CRRF) https://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/crrf.aspx
County of Brant Payment Information For information regarding County of Brant accounts receivable payment options please see the Payments section at www.brant.ca/COVID-19.
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| Emergency Shelters |
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All Emergency Shelters in the City of Brantford remain open during this time and have activated an integrated pandemic plan along with the partner shelter operators which focuses on removing individuals at risk of severe disease due to age or underlying health conditions from shelters to alternative arrangements and creating isolation spaces within shelters for those showing symptoms or awaiting test results.
Please visit: City of Brantford Emergency Shelters website |
Childcare for Essential Services Frontline Workers| Emergency Child Care to be provided for local Essential Services Frontline Workers |
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Any additional questions can be directed to childcareservices@brantford.ca.
List of essential workers eligible for emergency child care
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Volunteering in Action & DonationsThe County of Brant is a generous community! Thank you for taking care of each other.
| Seeking Support and Volunteer Opportunities |
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Paris Presbyterian Church Are you seeking support or looking to offer a helping hand in the County of Brant? Anyone wishing to make donations or if you are an organization in need of supplies please contact the church by phone at the number listed below. Website: www.forparis.ca Phone: 519-865-7896
Cedarview Church is offering support to those in the community is the following ways:
Please visit their website for more information: www.cedarviewchurch.com/covid19-update
Ontario Together A provinicial intiative that welcomes help from businesses, researchers and organizations who can supply emergency products and innovative solutions to support our response to Covid-19.
Ontario jobs in Agriculture and Food Ontario agriculture and food jobs website
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| Personal Protective Equipment needed |
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If you wish to donate medical grade Personal Protective Equipment, please deliver unopened supplies to Brant/Brantford Paramedic Services at 303 Henry Street, Brantford, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (there is a large drop box just inside the door).
Also, while the kindness and generosity of the community is appreciated, homemade masks cannot be accepted, as they do not comply with Public Health Ontario Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines.
Thank-you for your support. |
| Food Bank Donations |
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Below is a listing of items that food banks are in need of:
Brant Food Bank - operated by the Salvation Army (located in Paris): 519-442-3432 Fellowship Baptist Church, Burford: 519-449-5315, 519-720-8886 (cell), Food Bank Coordinator: Michelle Clark. Drop off is available is the second and fourth Monday of the month between 4:00-5:00pm. For others times please call. St. James Anglican Church Food Bank (Paris): 519-442-4334 Cedarview Church - Food pantry (Paris): call 519.442.4448 between 9:00 am -1:00 pm Brantford Food Bank - Serving County of Brant residents - please visit website for more information Paris Free Little Pantry - Located at 2 Elm St (Outside the Paris Optimist Club Building) and operates on an honour system - people are invited to take and also leave food items
Upcoming food drives in Brant:
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| Brant Community Healthcare System Foundation |
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The current COVID-19 situation is placing an extraordinary demand on the resources of the Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS). By allocating your donation to the COVID-19 Fund, you will help to ensure the BCHS is able to provide effectively for patients throughout this crisis. Thank you for your generosity at this unprecedented time.
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Mental Health, Wellness and more| Crisis support and other mental health resources |
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Canadian Mental Health Week Canadian Mental Health Week is held from May 4-9 and it takes on a special meaning this year. We know that many people are struggling more than ever due to the current situation. We want to remind residents that they are not alone and that are many online support services and resources.
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk Branch links:
Contact Brant is your first place to start to get community services for children and youth with emotional, behavioural or developmental concerns. We provide:
519-759-7188 OR 1-866-811-7188
Kids Help Phone Call: 1-800-668-6868 Text CONNECT to 686868 Live chat online at www.kidshelpphone.ca/live-chat/
Woodview Online resources for children, youth, adults, and families that have mental health issues and/or autism. Website will be updated regularly so please check back for new resources. Phone: 519-752-5308 Visit virtual drop-in: https://woodview.ca/virtual-drop-in-counselling-for-brant-youth/ Woodview COVID-19 resources page
Nova Vita 24hr Crisis & Support Line The following essential services continue to operate in full capacity: 24 Hour Crisis and Support Line: Dial 519-752-HELP to receive immediate support and safety planning. This service is available to all members of our community. Emergency Shelter: is open to provide safe shelter and essential support to women and children impacted by domestic violence and homelessness. Visit https://novavita.org/coronavirus/
Assualted Womens Helpline Crisis Line for Abused Women: o TOLL-FREE: 1-866-863-0511 Senior Safety Line- TOLL-FREE: 1-866-299-1011 |
| Churches |
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New Harvest Church (Scotland) - Sunday Zoom Gatherings (welcome to all) Sundays at 10:30 am. Zoom ID: 811 818 7184. More informarion on their Facebook page.
Blessed Sacrament Church (Burford) - Facebook live Sunday Service at 10:00 am - Blessed Sacrament Church Facebook page
Glen Morris United Church -visit www.glenmorrisunited.ca. Church runs the Glen Morris Community Connections Facebook group Volunteer Group available (check in phone calls, LGBTQ+ inclusive) - please visit website for more information. Weekly newsletter with spiritual/religious resources that relate to covid19 and the challenges of physical distancing/quarantining
Providence Free Reformed Church of St. George - We are worshipping every Sunday at 9:30 and 3:30 online. You can find us by searching "frcstgeorge" on YouTube Also visit our website at www.stgeorgefrc.org for a list of up to date activities/programs. Phone: 519-448-3122 Email: outreach@stgeorgefrc.org
Paris Presbyterian Church - Join Sundays for a livestream our service starting at 10:30am. There are three ways to watch. Facebook: www.facebook.com/parispresb/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/ParisPresbyterian Website: www.parispresb.ca/media Phone: 519-865-7896
St. James Church (Paris) - Contact information: 519-442-4334 (Parish Office) stjameschurchparis@gmail.com www.facebook.com/StJamesLoveGrows Our Sunday services are available online at St.James Sunday Service Youtube
Cedarview Church (Paris) - offering online sermons and more to the community Facebook: www.facebook.com/CedarviewChurchParis Website: www.cedarviewchurch.com/
Grace Church (Paris) - Our mission is to meet the needs of the community. Online services @ Grace Church Paris, Ontario Website Grace Church Email ggcparis@gmail.com Phone number 519-442-6220
St. Paul’s United Church in Paris is continuing to offer online Sunday worship experiences on our YouTube channel, as well as weekly check-in’s with inspirational messages on our Facebook page. These are public and accessible to anyone who would like to view them. We are also offering pastoral care in the form of phone calls and emails, and grocery drop offs to seniors if they are requested. While our physical doors remain closed, we are virtually helping in any way we can.
The Meeting House - online services at 10am each Sunday at www.themeetinghouse.com/live or www.youtube.com/themeetinghouse
Burtch Baptist Church is livestreaming its service on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome to join us: YouTube Contact us at: pastor@burtchbaptist.ca Website: www.burtchbaptist.ca
Farringdon Independent Church (Brantford)
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| Service Clubs |
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Is your service club offering support to the community at this time through an initiative? Please email community@brant.ca with more information. |
| The Willett Urgent Care Centre |
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The Willett Urgent Care Centre - 238 Grand River St., Paris, Ontario
The Willett Urgent Care Centre is an acute care facility staffed by doctors and nurses to provide rapid and expert care for non-emergent conditions. We see approximately 20,000 patients each year. The Willett Urgent Care Centre is equipped to provide same-day xray, bloodwork and other diagnostic services. The Willett Hospital is a valued part of the Brant Community Healthcare System. As part of our affiliation with the Brantford General Hospital, we have access to the specialists and diagnositic tests of the hospital.
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| Brant County Health Unit - lead local agency for COVID-19 |
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The Brant County Health Unit (BCHU) is the lead local agency for public health and continues to actively monitor the situation in collaboration with provincial and national health agencies, local hospital and community agencies. Brant County Health Unit www.bchu.org
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| Health Services - miscellaneous |
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Dental Emergency Treatment Clinic: The Paris Dental Centre is operating a Dental Emergency Treatment Clinic during COVID-19. Dental emergencies are defined as:
This service is available for our patients, as well as patients referred by dentists who are unable to provide emergency in-office treatment at this time, and dental patients referred by the Brant Community Healthcare System. Many dental emergencies can be managed over the phone, so if you have a dental emergency, please contact your own dentist first. Dental offices can use this Emergency Referral Form to refer a patient to us. Paris Dental Centre’s Dental Emergency Hotline number is 519-442-4452.
Alzheimer Society of Brant, Haldimand Norfolk, Hamilton Halton (ASBHNHH) Free On-line Education during COVID-19 - offering various learning opportunities online to help families and friends continue to stay connected and enhance their knowledge of dementia. These programs will be hosted by one of our Public Education team members and all participants will have the chance to ask questions. Visit the website: www.alzhn.ca/staying-healthy-during-covid-19/
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| Recreation & Leisure Resources |
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| Learning & Education Resources |
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County of Brant Public Library - visit the library website for free 6-week education courses, language learning, genealogy research, and online learning for adults and children.
Kids Can Fly Imagination Library - Kids Can Fly promotes early childhood development with many online resources available. Please visit their website https://www.kidscanfly.ca/ and follow them on social media for live videos, activity ideas and much more. Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/kidscanflyca/ Imagination Library has opened online registration for many County children. Caregivers, please click on the link below to register and free books will be mailed to your home. https://imaginationlibrary.com/ca/affiliate/ONBRANTFORD/
Brant Skills Centre Provide provides free literacy and essential skills upgrading for adults and older youth and learning support via phone, email, and online learning opportunities. Website https://www.brantskillscentre.org/ Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/BrantSkillsCentre/
Please find links to both School Boards in the Additional Contacts section below.
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Additional Contacts| Emergency Services |
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Brant OPP Phone: 1-888-310-1122 (non-emergency) Phone: 911 (emergency only) Also visit www.brant.ca/opp
County of Brant Fire Adminstration Toll Free: 1-866-847-5416 Phone: 519-442-4500
Paramedic Services 303 Henry Street, Brantford, Ontario N3T 5S7 Phone: 519-756-4570 Dispatch: 519-753-4151 For emergency: 911 |
| Local School Boards |
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Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board - COVID-19 web page
Grand Erie District School Board - COVID-19 web page
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| Public Transportation - Brant eRide |
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Brant eRide is operating for essential use ONLY. How to Book your eRide With Brant eRide App: Click for more information on the Brant eRide App Book Online: Click here to book (https://book.erides.rideco.com/#/) By phone: 519-770-TOGO (8646) |
| Economic Development resources - Brant Works Together |
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The County of Brant Economic Development Team has pulled together resources for both residents and businesses. Please visit www.brant.ca/BrantWorksTogether |
| Retail Small Business - call/email/order online options! |
| For retail small businesses that are offering delivery and/or curbside pick up please see the "Retail Small Business" section at www.brant.ca/BrantWorksTogether |
| City of Brantford resources |
| For resources available in the City of Brantford please visit their Neighbours Helping Neighbours page |
Brant In ActionThe County of Brant will be sharing stories and opportunities to showcase community spirit during this time. Please watch for a weekly activity to help spread community spirit while getting active.
Please follow the County of Brant on our official account @BrantCommunity on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
For other County of Brant division social media accounts please visit www.brant.ca/social
Please note that we will continue to update this page. If you have an update or suggestion please email community@brant.ca.
Contact Us
We want to thank Brant Co. Facemasks for supplying masks to residents at no cost.