Fundraising
Throughout the year The Inn runs various events which you can have fun whether participating or offering a gift to a cherished individual.  

Food Programs
No one needs to go hungry.  A daily meal is provided to anyone in need.  Prepared and served by volunteers in the comfort of our large dinning room area.

For those who need food support at home a food bank is also available to families and individuals. 

Shelter
The Inn operates several different Shelter programs that can assist families and individuals in need.

From our emergency shelter, to The Haven (youth emergency shelter),  soon to be opened The Good Shepherds' Lodge transitional housing, and a rent/utility assistance program helping our community keep or find stable housing is only one of the many services we can provide.



Genesis is our start-up program which helps our clients obtain needed small household items and clothing at no cost.  Genesis operates each Tuesday 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm in a separate room beside the Food Bank.


Keep up to date on the events happening at The Inn.  Provide send us a valid email to cheryl@theinn.sarnia.net to  receive our monthly electronic newsletter.  All subscriptions can be cancelled at any time.  We will never share your email with anyone for any reason. 

August - Friendship Day

Generously sponsor by Growers Direct - for a food or monetary donation you receive 1 dozen roses.  Split them up and give them out to your friends, co-workers, neighbours and family - Friendship Day takes place in mid-August.
Program Service Hours

Monday to Friday
     Food Bank 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 
     Soup Kitchen 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Tuesday ONLY
     Genesis open 12:30 - 2:30

Saturday & Sunday
      Soup Kitchen open 4:30 - 5:30

Who we serve
 
The working poor, the unemployed and the homeless.  Thousands come to us each year for a helping hand.  It is only through the generosity of the community that we are able to give that helping hand.

 Our Services

Through the generous support from community organizations, individuals, businesses and industries; The Inn of the Good Shepherd is able to make a difference in the lives of thousands of individuals and families, plus improve the quality of life in our community by reaching out to friends and neighbors by offering the following services:

  • a food bank
  •  a soup kitchen
  •  rent/utility assistance
  •  start-up program (Genesis)
  •  emergency shelter
  •  emergency shelter for Youth (The Haven)
  •  coming soon (Good Shepherds' Lodge)

Our Board of Directors



Contact Us

The Inn of the Good Shepherd is located at
115 John Street
{at the corner of John and Devine}
Sarnia, ON  N7T2Z1

The Inn services phone: 519-344-1746
The Haven services phone:  519-336-5941

Email can be sent to:
theinn@theinn.sarnia.net

Our history

The Inn of the Good Shepherd is an Incorporated Charitable Organization and all donations are income tax deductible.

The Inn was started in 1981 by a group of people, centered in Saint John's Anglican Church, in Sarnia's south end, who became concerned with the growing need of the disadvantaged persons in this area.

In time they were joined by others, so that the Inn is now supported by many Protestant churches and Roman Catholic Parishes, as well as Service Groups, Individuals, Labour, Industry and Governments.