Rose of Sharon Services for Young Mothers provides free Family Care Packages as part of our food insecurity and practical support services, giving young families in need access to donated food, baby nutrition, diapers, family hygiene supplies, and clothing. Our Nutrition and Resource Coordinator offers regular workshops and cooking classes to help pregnant and parenting youth develop skills for preparing budget-friendly, nutritious meals for their children.

Originally developed as an emergency pandemic response, the Family Care Packages initiative began by supporting 50 families in need of essential supplies. Today, with rising living costs and increasing prices for food and diapers, demand has grown significantly. Currently, Rose of Sharon provides Family Care Packages to 145 youth-led families, reaching 507 vulnerable individuals (325 children and 145 young mothers) each month.

Thanks to our dedicated community volunteers, Family Care Packages are distributed across York Region. We currently provide an average of 580 bags of food and essential supplies each month, with each family receiving 3-4 bags of items along with diapers, tailored to meet their unique needs.