Hamilton updates storm cleanup efforts

The city of Hamilton is making progress in storm cleanup efforts.

So far over 500 calls about downed trees have been dealt with. Until July 29th, garbage limits have been waived and residents can leave small branches out for pick up on the curb.

The city is also offering vouchers to low income households who lost food during the power outage. The vouchers are being made available at four local food banks during regular hours of operation: Neighbour to Neighbour, Good Shepherd, St Matthews House and Salvation Army.

Eligibility is based on the LICO (Low Income Cut-Off) and applicants must provide their name, address, source of income, family size and proof of income level with a social assistance stub, pay stub or pension stub. Eligible single people will receive a $50 gift card, eligible couples a $75 gift card, and eligible families of three or more household members a $100 gift card.

Neighbour to Neighbour
28 Athens St, Hamilton
Monday–Thursday
9:30 am-12:15 pm.
1:00 pm-3:15 pm

The Good Shepherd Centre
135 Mary St, Hamilton
Monday–Friday
9:00 am-Noon
1:00-3:00 pm

St. Matthews House
414 Barton St E, Hamilton
Monday–Friday
9:00-11:30 am
1:00-3:30 pm

Salvation Army Community and Family Services
80 Bay St N, Hamilton
Monday–Friday
9:30-11:30 am
1:00-3:30 pm