Adult and Older Adult Support Services - SHOAL Centre

Financial, Food, Seniors Services, and Transportation

Provided by Beacon Community Services

Various support services for adults and seniors.
These services are based out of the SHOAL Centre in Sidney and service the Saanich Peninsula residents:
  • Medical Drives: A team of volunteers get clients to and from their home to a variety of health related appointments. This is service is for residents living on the Saanich Peninsula and volunteers will take you in and around the Greater Victoria area. This service is free and is run by our capable volunteers. Minimum one week’s notice is required. To register Call 778-426-8770 or email Drive Desk at drivedesk@beaconcs.ca.

  • Grocery Shopping: They coordinate volunteer grocery shopping at Thrifty Foods and Save-On-Foods for seniors on the Peninsula. You simply purchase a Thrifty or Save-On card from us, and call in your grocery order on Mondays from 1 - 4 pm. Their volunteers will deliver your groceries to your door. If you would like to set up an account, call 250-656-5537.

  • Income Tax Services: SHOAL Centre tax volunteers process tax returns year-round for those with low/modest incomes. Pick up the forms at the SHOAL Centre reception, and we will have a volunteer E-File your return free of charge. For more information about this program, please contact Linda Lightbody at 778-351-1993 or llightbody@beaconcs.ca.

  • Phone Check-Ins: Would you like a regular check-in, a friendly hello? A team of volunteers are available to make check-in phone calls and wellness checks to anyone needing support. If interested, please contact Deb Greenaway at 778-426-8768 or email dgreenaway@beaconcs.ca.

  • More than Meals (65+): More Than Meals Program delivers nutritiously balanced home-cooked meals to seniors living on the Saanich Peninsula. These fresh meals are made in the SHOAL Centre kitchen, frozen and delivered each Thursday afternoon by our volunteer delivery drivers. This program continues to be a success thanks to the generous support of the United Way of Southern Vancouver Island. Clients can choose 3 out of 4 meals weekly. The cost per meal will be de­cided on a sliding scale dependent on your income. If you are interested in more information or registering for this program, please call Lori at 778-426-8766 or e-mail lcampbell@beaconcs.ca

Website: https://beaconcs.ca/services-programs...

10030 Resthaven Drive, Sidney, British Columbia, V8L 3G4

Service is available in English.

Cost: No cost

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Availability

Service area: Saanich, Sidney

Service Types Provided
Financial
Food
Seniors Services
Transportation
Ways to Access
  • Delivery of goods
  • Provided 1:1 in-person
  • Provided by phone
  • Provides transportation

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