Pathways to Provisions

We’re proud to introduce Pathways to Provisions — an internal emergency resource centre organized and operated by a dedicated group of staff at the Children’s Aid Society of the Districts of Sudbury and Manitoulin (CASDSM).

This initiative was created to provide immediate, compassionate support to children, youth, and families connected to our agency when urgent needs arise. Whether it’s a youth living independently, a family facing unexpected hardship, or a kinship caregiver doing their best with limited means, Pathways to Provisions will help meet emergency essential needs with dignity and care.

Pathways to Provisions is not meant to replace the important role of local food banks and community programs. Instead, it works alongside those supports by bridging the gap for service recipients associated with our agency who may face barriers in accessing traditional resources. Families will find culturally inclusive food, baby supplies, hygiene products, and other essentials — all organized with care to reduce barriers and honour cultural identity.

Why Pathways to Provisions Matters

When crisis strikes, families and youth cannot always wait. A sudden illness, an unexpected move, or a child suddenly arriving in a new home are moments that often demand an immediate response.

While local food banks and community programs remain vital, transportation, distance, hours of operation, availability and limited accessibility can be barriers in urgent situations. Pathways to Provisions bridges this gap by ensuring:

• A youth living on their own can pick up meal items right away when an unexpected expense leaves them without the means to buy food.
• A family facing a sudden crisis can access essentials without delay when they need support most.
• A kinship caregiver can obtain supplies immediately when children arrive at their door unexpectedly.

How You Can Help

We need the community’s support to keep shelves stocked and families cared for.

Donate Items – please see the full list of Items That Are Most Needed below for reference.

You can drop off:

• Non-perishable food, including culturally inclusive options (halal, kosher, vegan, vegetarian, items that are gluten-free)
• Baby supplies: formula, diapers, wipes
• Household essentials: toilet paper, cleaning products, laundry soap, garbage bags, resealable baggies
• Hygiene items: shampoo, soap, toothpaste, feminine hygiene products

Drop-off Location: 303 York Street, Sudbury

Individuals or small donations: Drop off during office hours (8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. September to June; 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. July and August).

Businesses, groups, or large donations: Please schedule your drop-off by emailing Pathways to Provisions or call 705-566-3113 ext. 3030.

Prefer to give financially? You can make a secure monetary contribution through our CanadaHelps page. Select the Emergency Support Fund campaign. Tax receipts are provided for all monetary contributions.


Every contribution makes an immediate impact by putting food and essentials directly into the hands of children, youth, and families when they need it most.

Can’t Donate Right Now? That’s Okay.

There are still meaningful ways you can support Pathways to Provisions:

• Spread the word. Share our message with friends, family, colleagues, and the community so more people learn about Pathways to Provisions.
• Stay connected. Follow us on social media to keep up with our initiatives and help amplify our efforts.
• Remember us later. Keep Pathways to Provisions in mind for future giving when you’re able.

Every action — big or small — helps ensure children, youth, and families know their community stands with them.

Thank You!

Your generosity ensures no child, youth, or family connected to CASDSM is left without support in times of urgent need. Together, we can build a community rooted in care, dignity, and compassion.