How We Help
16% of families live below the poverty line
33% of clients are children
13% are seniors
Project SHARE offers many programs and services that help us meet our mission of improving the lives of Niagara Falls individuals and families in need and further realize our vision of ending the struggle against poverty and empowering those in need.
Each of our programs and services are essential in meeting the needs of our community and influencing the social and economic factors that influence people’s health.
Our programs, services and supports are available for any individuals and families living in Niagara Falls who are struggling to meet theri basic needs. Some funder programs such as our emergency utility program may require an application with additional documentation.
We understand it’s been a tough couple of years. The pandemic has impacted so much of our lives, from our social well-being to our economic health. It’s okay to ask for help. More than 1,000 new families have reached out to us for a little extra support since the start of the pandemic. Whether you need to access services for just a month or two, or for longer term, we are here to provide the help you need!
access our emergency food program
by completing the client registration form
Statistics Canada defines the low income cut off (LICO) or poverty line as:
| Size of Family | Annual Gross Income | Monthly Gross Income |
| 1 person | $23,513 | $1,959 |
| 2 people | $33,252 | $2,771 |
| 3 people | $40,726 | $3,394 |
| 4 people | $47,026 | $3,919 |
| 5 people | $52,577 | $4,381 |
| 6 people | $57,595 | $4,800 |
| 7 people | $62,210 | $5,184 |
Five To Thrive
In a perfect world, everyone is fed, housed & healthy.
We don’t live in a perfect world but Project SHARE provides support and assistance in 5 key areas including food security, homelessness prevention, training and education, healthy living and seasonal support at Christmas and back to school.
Food Security
Project SHARE provides emergency food assistance to ensure no one goes hungry.
Homelessness prevention
Project SHARE offers many programs to help prevent homelessness including utility and transportation support.
Healthy Living
Project SHARE removes economic barriers to important healthcare services such as optical and recreation programming for children.
Training & education
Supporting the development of skills that help to empower those living below the poverty line by providing education and volunteer opportunities.
Seasonal Support
All children deserve to enjoy special meals, gifts and traditions as well as starting the school year with supplies needed for success.