Brockville

Brockville is a small St. Lawrence River city of about 22,000 people, known for its waterfront, historic downtown, and a slower pace than Ottawa or Toronto, though that doesn't mean life here is easy if you're without stable housing. The average household income in the area sits around $85,000, but that figure hides a lot of people getting by on far less, and local shelters report steady demand year-round. Leeds and Grenville, the county that includes Brockville, counted roughly 200 people experiencing homelessness in its 2021 point-in-time count, a number local workers say has only grown since. Houses of Lazarus runs a food bank and used goods store that many rely on for basics, while Loaves and Fishes offers hot meals in a setting where you won't be judged for showing up hungry. The Salvation Army also operates in Brockville, providing emergency assistance and connections to longer-term support. These places know the realities of this city and the gaps in what's available, so don't hesitate to walk in and ask what help exists that day. Whatever brought you here, you deserve a safe place to rest tonight, and there are people in this town who still want to help you find it.