COVID-19: VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY RESPONSE TEAM
(For the residents of Sombra and Port Lambton)
The following supports have been put in place for senior citizens, those in self-isolation,
those with mobility challenges, people with compromised immune systems, and those
with young children. If you require assistance in any of the following areas, please reach
out to the appropriate contact or Jenn Baker by text or phone at 519-330-5422.
1. WELLNESS CHECKS: Volunteers will reach out to vulnerable people or those
requiring assistance by way of telephone. They will provide guidance and
assistance for daily living by setting them up with appropriate contacts for
grocery delivery, prescription pick-up, home maintenance, etc. If you or a loved
one would like to be added to the call list, please contact Anne Hazzard at
519-784-1623. This service will be available beginning Monday, March 23, 2020
2. MEALS ON WHEELS: Lambton Elderly Outreach delivers frozen meals in the Port
Lambton and Sombra area. For deliveries, you can phone Meegan de Bock LEO
Meals on Wheels Co-ordinator at 519-845-1353 ext. 221 or 1-800-265-0203. There
will be a brief intake phone call. You can phone in your order and meals will be
delivered to your home every 2 weeks. You can order as many or as few as you
would like. Locally, you can contact Susan Vollmar ( LEO volunteer), if you have
any questions or would like more information at 519-677-4088 or by e-mail at
savollmar@gmail.com
3. GROCERY DELIVERY: Volunteers will pick up pre-ordered/pre-paid groceries and
deliver to your doorstep from the following…
Port Lambton Food Town: will be accepting call ahead orders between the hours
of 9am-1pm. Orders must be pre-paid over the phone by way of Mastercard or
Visa. This service excludes the purchase of alcohol, lottery, and tobacco
products. Volunteers will pick-up prepaid items and deliver to your doorstep the
same day between 2-4pm. Items will be left on doorsteps. For safety purposes we
ask that you refrain from interacting with volunteers. Orders can be placed by
calling Port Lambton Food Town at 519-677-4428. This service will operate 7 days
a week beginning Monday, March 23rd until further notice.
Shakin’ Bait Variety: will be accepting call ahead orders between the hours of
9am-1pm. Orders must be pre-paid over the phone by way of Mastercard or Visa.
Volunteers will pick-up prepaid items and deliver to your doorstep the same day
between 3-5pm. Items will be left on doorsteps. For safety purposes we ask that
you refrain from interacting with volunteers. Orders can be placed by calling the
store at 519-677-1174. This service will operate 7 days a week beginning Monday,
March 23rd until further notice.
