Ontario Works

About Ontario Works

Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday 8:15 AM - 4:30 PM

If you are in temporary financial need for food, shelter or other benefits, Ontario Works may be 
able to help with some or all of the following: 

• provide you with money for food
• help you find a job
• avoid eviction
• avoid disconnection of hydro or heating service

To be eligible to receive help from Ontario Works, you must:

• live in Ontario and have status in Canada,
• need money right away to help pay for food and housing costs

You may also have to take part in activities that will help you find a job depending on your situation.

How Ontario Works Can Help You

If you qualify, Ontario Works can provide you with:

• financial assistance to help you cover the costs of food and housing cost
• employment assistance to help you prepare for and find a job.

The amount of money you may receive from Ontario Works will depend on your:

• family size
• how much money you receive each month
• assets (property, investments, other money available to you) 
• the cost of your housing, heat and hydro 

How much money you may receive depends on your current situation.

Contact your local Ontario Works office for more information.

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Revised:2011-11-25| Revised by: The City of Peterborough