Tell me about Toronto Hardship Fund (help paying for health items if you have low income)
Toronto Hardship Fund (help paying for health items if you have low income)
The City of Toronto may pay for medically based items and services such as eyeglasses, emergency dental work, medication, walkers, hearing aids, hospital beds or funeral costs.
Program in Toronto. Health & care Money, grants & charity Government benefits
Who qualifies:
- Live in Toronto
- Low income
- Not on Ontario Works, Emergency Assistance or ODSP
What you need to apply:
- Your financial information
- Details and a cost estimate for the item
We last read this on 6 October 2026. That was a while ago, so please check their own website before you rely on it, and tell us below if something changed.
How to reach them
- Application Support Centre phone (option 3): 416-338-8888
- Come back here and tell us if it worked.
Where else they are
Their website is toronto.ca/.../health-support.
Good to know
- For whomLow-income Toronto residents who do not get Ontario Works, Emergency Assistance or ODSP, whatever their immigration status.
- CostFree
- LanguagesEnglish
- Their stepsCall 416-338-8888 and choose option 3. Give details of your money situation. Give details and a cost estimate for the item or service you need. Apply before you pay, or you may not be paid back.
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We read this on their own website on 6 October 2026.
Read from: toronto.ca/.../health-support.
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