Cook a meal - Halifax location

Out of the Cold Community Association was formed in 2007 after Pendleton Place, a community shelter open to all genders, closed. This closure had a profound impact on the community, leaving individuals who couldn't find alternative shelters without support. Out of the Cold started as a winter shelter and over the years, due to limited funding, faced the challenge of changing locations multiple times. Fortunately in 2022, a turning point arrived and the association was able to move services over to housing units offering permanent supported housing for the residents. 

Volunteering for Out of the Cold:

• Must be at least 18 years of age to volunteer on site
• All first-time volunteers must arrive 20-30 minutes early for an orientation
• Lunch Shifts are from 10:30AM - 1:30PM
• Sunday Brunch Shifts are from 10AM - 1:30PM 
• Supper Shifts are from 4:30PM - 7:30PM

Volunteering on-site will include: 

• Preparing and cooking with provided ingredients
• Serving the meals to individuals
• Doing the dishes from the meals
• Note: Staff are on site to help with any questions, chat with them as needed

Where you will be volunteering:

Halifax Location:

• 5580 Cogswell Street
• Kitchen Unit number 8 
• If driving to location, pull in by unit 1
• Call or knock on door to be let in

Dartmouth Location:

• 7 Church Street
• Kitchen Unit number 6
• If driving to location, pull in to Church Street & park in line with the other cars - or park offsite
• Call or knock on the door to be let in