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When life gets difficult, you don’t have to face it alone. Explore our services and find the support that fits your situation.

Need a helping hand?

Life doesn’t always go as planned. Sometimes, it’s a budget that no longer stretches far enough, an unexpected expense, or an event that turns everything upside down.

At Sun Youth, we’re here to help you through those difficult moments. Whether you need food, help meeting essential needs, or support in an emergency, our programs offer different kinds of assistance depending on your circumstances.

Because sometimes, a helping hand at the right moment can make all the difference.

Food Assistance

Collective Kitchen

Cooking together, learning new skills and sharing experiences: another way to build food independence and strengthen community connections.

Food Bank

When your budget isn’t enough to put food on the table, practical support can make a difference. Explore the food assistance programs available through Sun Youth.

Holiday Food Baskets

To help make the holiday season a little brighter, Sun Youth provides food baskets to individuals and families in need. Each year, this program supports approximately 12,000 Montrealers. Children aged 12 and under may also receive a new toy.

Urban agriculture

Growing fresh food, sharing knowledge and supporting food security: our gardens make a difference across our community.

Heating Assistance

When energy bills become difficult to pay, support may be available. Sun Youth can help eligible individuals and families explore their options.

Medication Assistance

Healthcare expenses can put considerable pressure on a household budget. This program helps eligible individuals cover certain medication and medical supply costs.

School Supplies

For many families, the start of the school year brings financial challenges. The cost of school supplies can be especially difficult for low-income households.

Assistance for Victims of Crime

Sun Youth provides financial assistance to victims of crime and their families, helping them through difficult times. This support complements existing government assistance programs.

Disaster Relief

A fire, flood or other disaster can turn everyday life upside down in an instant. Sun Youth provides practical assistance to people affected by these emergencies.

Children’s Help Program

When a child or family is going through a difficult time, the right support can make a real difference. Sun Youth works with social service professionals and community partners to help meet essential needs.

Scholarships

Opportunities don’t end on the playing field. Sun Youth scholarships encourage eligible young people to continue their education and pursue their goals.

Social Mentoring

At school, a trusted adult can help young people build relationships, overcome challenges and develop their strengths.

Bike patrol

Every summer, Sun Youth’s Bike Patrol helps promote safety and a greater sense of security in public spaces throughout the community.

Heroes on Bikes

Some young people stand out for their courage, perseverance or generosity. Through Heroes on Bikes, Sun Youth celebrates young people whose actions make a difference.

Rewards Program

Working in collaboration with police services, Sun Youth administers a rewards program that supports certain criminal investigations.