COVID-19

Due to COVID-19, The Link is closed to the public. As a result, the Food Pantry offers a "Park and Go" approach. Our volunteers are bringing the food packages out to the parking lot.

Looking to help? Consider making a financial donation.  

All York Region residents are asked to:

• Stay home as much as possible and limit close contact to those in your immediate household
• Practice physical distancing with anyone outside of your household by staying 2-metres away from everyone else
• Wash your hands thoroughly and often
• Practice respiratory etiquette
• Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands
• Wear a face mask or covering when inside public places and when physical distancing cannot be maintained
• Clean high-touch surfaces often
• Download the COVID-Alert app

It is important to monitor yourself for symptoms of COVID-19 and seek assessment and testing if necessary.

The following individuals are now eligible to book an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine:

• York Region residents 65 years of age and older (born in 1956 or earlier)
• Highest, Very High and High Priority Health Care Workers who live OR work in York  Region
• Staff, essential caregivers and any residents that have not yet received a first dose in long-term care homes, high-risk retirement homes and First Nations elder care homes
• Alternative level of care patients in hospitals who have a confirmed admission to a long-term care home, retirement home or other congregate care home for seniors
• Staff, residents and caregivers in retirement homes and other congregate care settings for seniors
• Indigenous adults and adult members of their households
• Adult recipients of chronic home care services who live in York Region (appropriate documentation, such as letter from Ontario Health Team/Central LHIN, will be required)
• Faith leaders who live or work in York Region AND provide end of life care, care of the deceased, care of those who are unwell or provides pastoral services in vulnerable settings

Clinics appointments are not available for any other age or priority group at this time. Do not try to book an appointment if you do not meet the eligibility.

Residents will be notified when they are eligible to receive the vaccine based on supply.