Tell me about Toronto Special Diet Allowance (extra food money for medical needs, Ontario Works)
Toronto Special Diet Allowance (extra food money for medical needs, Ontario Works)
A monthly Special Diet Allowance helps cover the extra cost of food for conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes. It is also available during pregnancy and for those who cannot breast or chest feed.
Program in Toronto. Food & halal Health & care Government benefits Money, grants & charity
Who qualifies:
- Get Ontario Works
- Have a qualifying medical condition
What you need to apply:
- The form filled out by a doctor, nurse, dietitian or midwife
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: 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 whomPeople who get Ontario Works and have a qualifying medical condition.
- CostFree
- LanguagesEnglish
- Their stepsAsk your caseworker for the Application for Special Diet Allowance form. Have your health professional fill it out. Your caseworker checks your eligibility at least once every 12 months.
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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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