About Us
A Mission Born from Compassion
The Grace Café is a street mission and soup kitchen operating from 323 Talbot Street in St. Thomas, Ontario. Our mission is to support individuals facing homelessness, marginalization, or hardship by offering compassion, resources, and community assistance.
Founded by Ginny Trepanier, The Grace Café is a volunteer-run nonprofit offering free breakfast and lunch to those in need — with no questions asked. We serve meals six days a week and are dedicated to treating every guest with dignity and respect.
Three Ministries. One Mission.
The Grace Café
Located at 323 Talbot Street, St. Thomas, Ontario, The Grace Café provides free breakfast and lunch six days a week. Beyond meals, we offer advocacy, social services, and a warm community space where everyone is welcome.
Hours: Monday – Saturday
Phone: 519-860-2513
The Annex — Addictions Resource Centre
Operating since 2022, The Annex provides no-cost counseling, stabilization support, and resources for individuals struggling with addiction. We believe recovery is possible for everyone and provide a safe, judgment-free environment.
Phone: (226) 216-0863
Grace Café Sarnia
In 2024, we expanded our mission to Sarnia, Ontario, located at 184 Davis St. We offer the same compassionate community support that defines The Grace Café — free meals, resources, and a welcoming space for all.
Phone: (226) 216-0863
Ginny Trepanier
Founded in 2014 by Ginny Trepanier, the Grace Café is a volunteer-run nonprofit soup kitchen in St Thomas, Ontario offering free breakfast and lunch six days a week to those in need. It supports marginalized and homeless people with meals, advocacy, social services, and an addictions resource storefront called “The Annex”.
Under Ginny’s leadership, The Grace Café remains 100% volunteer-run, a testament to the power of community coming together to serve those in need.
“Be warm. Be fed.”
— JAMES 2:16