Elgin Street Mission — Summary
The Elgin Street Mission, located at 344 Elgin Street in Greater Sudbury, is a Christian-based, non-political registered charity that has served the community since 1989.
Core Services & Mission
Meals every day: Provides breakfast and supper daily, serving approximately 90,000–100,000 meals per year.
Beyond food: Offers clothing, showers, laundry facilities, counselling, spiritual support, and referrals—all at no cost to those in need.
Its mission goes further: “Although hope begins with a meal, the Mission’s goal is not just to feed the poor, but by God’s transformational power to bring hope and purpose for a new beginning to those impacted by poverty”.
Community Role & Operations
Functions entirely through donations from individuals, businesses, and churches—no regular government funding.
The Mission operates a drop-in centre, providing a safe, non-judgmental space for vulnerable individuals.
It serves as both a physical and spiritual haven for Greater Sudbury’s most vulnerable citizens, truly aiming to "feed the body & soul".
Brief Summary
For over 35 years, the Elgin Street Mission has been a cornerstone in Sudbury's social support network—delivering daily meals, essential services, and compassionate care to those facing hardship. Driven by compassion, community support, and spiritual encouragement, it embodies a place of refuge and transformation for people in need.
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For the past 35 years the Elgin Street Mission has served the Sudbury community. The Mission provides physical, emotional and spiritual nourishment to all who enter its doors. The Mission is a Christian based non-profit, non-political registered charity funded by donations from individuals, businesses and churches.
As a Mission we do not receive any regular government or city funding but rather functions through the generosity of its community partners. This generous support enables us to offer valuable services at no cost to our clients. The Mission provides two meals a day (breakfast & supper) 365 days a year. With 100, 000 meals being served yearly. We also provide clothing, showers, laundry facilities and are safe refuge in times of need.
Individuals and families can also access counselling services, spiritual development and referrals in a non-judgmental community atmosphere. Although hope begins with a meal, the Mission’s goal is not just to feed those experiencing homelessness, but be a positive change agent in the lives we encounter.
