Access Services
How to Reach Us
2017 Weston Rd. Toronto, ON
(416) 241-9898
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Monday thru Saturday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am - 7:30 pm
Weston King Neighbourhood Centre (WKNC)
For urgent help outside of operating hours, there are resources for you below.
In case of emergencies please call 911.
To be connected to any number of Toronto services please call 211 or visit 211toronto.ca.
For Street Outreach call 311.
Shelter central intake can be reached at (416) 338-4766 or 1-(877) 338-3398.
Out of the Cold information about active sites is kept at outofthecold.org.
Services Available to You
Experienced systems navigators are available to support you to access and navigate social and online systems such as housing, income, legal, health, and much more.
Calendar of Events and Meal Services
Prepared Meals
We offer free meal services. No registration is required for these meals and there is no catchment area for service users – everyone is welcome! We are open on holidays!
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WKNC Provides Meals:
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Every Monday we offer breakfast from 10:00 am-11:00 am and lunch from 1:00 pm-2:00 pm. Soup and Snack served at 5pm
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Every Tuesday we offer a take-out only breakfast from 10:00 am-11:00 am and a take-out only community dinner from 6:00 pm-7:00 pm.
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Every Wednesday we offer breakfast from 10:00 am-11:00 am and lunch from 1:00 pm-2:00 pm. Soup and Snack served at 5pm
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Every Thursday we offer breakfast from 10:00 am-11:00 am and lunch from 1:00 pm-2:00 pm. Soup and Snack served at 5pm
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Every Friday we offer breakfast from 10:00 am-11:00 am and lunch from 1:00 pm-2:00 pm Soup and Snack served at 5pm
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Every Saturday we offer breakfast from 10:00 am-11:00 am and lunch from 1:00 pm-2:00 pm. Soup and Snack served at 5pm
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If you are living in the Weston or Mount Dennis area and need food or know someone who does, please contact North York Harvest Food Bank at (416) 635-7771 ext. 0.
Grocery Giveaway
Our WKNC location provides free nutritious groceries on a weekly basis. They include all of the needed food groups and are curated to include only the best quality items.
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WKNC Provides Groceries:
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Every Tuesday from 12:00pm-1:00pm.
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If you are unable to reach our Weston King location and need food bank assistance please contact North York Harvest Food Bank at (416) 635-7771 ext. 0.
Systems Navigation
We have an experienced systems navigator on site. Some of the services offered include assistance with finding housing in the GTA, understanding tenant rights, applying for subsidized housing, general social and online system access and navigation, and any support you may need. Services by appointment and drop-in basis Monday through Friday.
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Make an Appointment at WKNC:
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To make an appointment with our Navigation and Access Coordinator, please email bryand@wknc.ca or call us at (416) 241-9898 ex. 102.
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To access a local housing list of open rooms/units, please visit East York East Toronto Family Resources
For urgent help through a warming centre or shelter, you can find information about active sites at outofthecold.org. Central intake can also be reached at (416) 338-4766 or 1-(877) 338-3398.
Harm Reduction
We are committed to providing an accepting and judgment-free zone. Both of our locations offer access to hygienic supplies, safe-use kits, condoms, and can connect you with a harm reduction counsellor. We also have Naloxone overdose kits on location in case of emergencies. Supplies are available anytime the centre is open, and available outside when the centre is closed. Any harm reduction supplies will be provided in a discrete bag.
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WKNC Hours of Operation:
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Monday, Wednesday, Thursday from 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
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Tuesday from 9:30 am - 7:30 pm
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Friday, Saturday 9:30 am - 2:30 pm
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MDNC Hours of Operation:
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TEMPORARILY CLOSED
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WKNC: (416)241-9898
Additional Services
Laundry & Shower Services
WKNC location offers free laundry and shower services to participants. You would have access to our laundry room or to one of our shower rooms. Showers are only able to be used by one person at a time and are separated by floor to ceiling drywall for privacy. Please call us at our number, (416) 241-9898, or stop by the centre, to make an appointment. Emergency showers/laundry is available pending availability.
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Make an Appointment at WKNC:
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Appointment slots are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm​
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Phone Services
The ability to make important phone calls is available at WKNC during hours of operation. If you are looking to use this service please approach a staff member on site and we will gladly assist you.
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Printing and Faxing Services
The ability to print or fax important documents is available at WKNC during hours of operation. If you are looking to use this service please approach a staff member on-site and we will gladly assist you.​
Referals
WKNC works with other community service agencies to provide a wide array of services. If there is a service needed that we don’t offer, we will happily connect you with the appropriate organization that can meet your needs.