Shelter House - Emergency Overnight Shelter

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Emergency Overnight Shelter

420 George St
Thunder Bay, ON
P7E 5Y8

807-623-8182

Fax: 807-622-6328

info@shelterhouse.on.ca

www.shelterhouse.on.ca

Directions

Mon-Sun 24 hours

Soup Kitchen: Daily Sit-down meals: 1:30 pm-2:30 pm, 7 pm-8 pm; snacks and sandwiches available from the window Mon-Sun 24 hours

Application

Overnight accommodation -- Application form for assistance from Ontario Works will be completed if person is eligible

Eligibility / Target Population

Individuals 16 years of age and older

Fees

None - for individuals eligible for Ontario Works

Languages

English

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services

Provides food, clothing and shelter to those in need within the community

Refers individuals to appropriate community resources

Offers seasonal dinners to the community (Christmas, Thanksgiving)

Soup Kitchen

Offers a hot nutritious meal on a daily basis to anyone in need

Overnight Shelter

Provides a dormitory style facility with 27 beds for male, 5 beds for female, 10 beds for youth (5 male, 5 female); overflow capacity for 20 additional beds
Each dorm has washroom, shower area, lockers
Laundry facilities available to residents
Provides breakfast, lunch and supper served daily

Clothing Depot

Provides free clothing for individuals in need

Donations

Gratefully accepts donations, particulary of the following much needed items:
- Personal hygiene products (toothbrushes, toothpaste, hairbrushes, soap, shampoo, etc)
- Feminine hygiene products
- Towels and rags
- Blankets
- Socks and underwear
- Hats and toques, mittens and gloves
- Donations can be dropped off at the shelter before 1:30 pm or after 3:30 pm, 7 days a week

Last Updated: Nov 2, 2025: Suggest an edit

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