Connections for Seniors, a non-profit agency in St. John’s, provides temporary shelter and supportive services for older men, older women, or older couples who are 55 years of age and older and facing homelessness or in crisis.

They help seniors navigate complex systems linked to health, housing, legal, and financial matters (Community Outreach).

ELIGIBILITY – POPULATION SERVED: Connections for Seniors provides supportive services for older men, older women, or older couples 55 years of age and older facing homelessness or in crisis

CONTACT:  Intake and Outreach
Telephone: 709-770-5059   Outreach Program Team Lead

CONTACT: Emergency Food

Telephone:  709-699-0006  Emergency Food Program (monthly hampers)

Connections for Seniors offers emergency food deliveries and transportation with the CFS driver through a Membership Program 

To receive a monthly hamper the senior MUST sign up as a member first. There is a cost that can be paid in installments. Members will receive a membership card and a 24 ride card.

This service is for seniors who cannot leave their home due to illness, transportation barriers, impaired mobility, and other challenges. Also provides support with grocery shopping if needed.  Referral or self-referral.

Eligibility: 55+ in St. John’s (including the Goulds), Mount Pearl, Paradise, CBS, Flatrock, and Pouch Cove.

NOTE: For medical transportation, a senior has to do an intake and be a CFS client. They do not do one-off appointments. This service is primarily for those individuals who need a CFS staff person to attend the medical meeting with them (for advocacy, to take notes, etc.)