Oak Table Inc.

What Oak Table Inc. does

Oak Table Inc. is a registered charitable non-profit organization incorporated in Manitoba in 2016, operating a community drop-in center at 107 Pulford Street in Osborne Village, Winnipeg. Founded in 1981 originally under Augustine United Church, the organization provides hospitality, meals, emergency clothing and hygiene items, healthcare access, Indigenous cultural programming, art therapy, foot care, and advocacy services to vulnerable adults experiencing homelessness, poverty, mental illness, addiction, or social isolation. In 2023, Oak Table served 35,550 meals, provided 4,530 warm sleeps, facilitated 2,156 guest showers, and logged 15,145 volunteer hours, serving nearly 600 unique individuals per month with peaks of up to 200 guests per day.

The organization's core services are delivered through a hybrid volunteer-staff model supported by 100+ active volunteers and a small paid staff led by Site Lead Tara Zajac. Service infrastructure includes an on-site healthcare room staffed via the Access Fort Garry partnership, a dedicated Indigenous Cultural Programmer, and the Dignity Washrooms campaign. Oak Table is embedded in the Augustine Centre hub alongside SPLASH Child Care Inc. and Augustine United Church, and is a member of the 1JustCity network. The board is chaired by Jack Cameron with seven additional volunteer board members providing governance.

Oak Table's revenue model is donation-dependent, with no products or services sold. Funding sources include individual donations (one-time and monthly pre-authorized) processed through CanadaHelps, Zeffy, SimplyK, PayPal, e-transfer, cheque, and cash; in-kind donations of food, clothing, and hygiene items; foundation and corporate grants (including 1JustCity and Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries); and annual fundraising events including the Annual Fundraising Dinner (recently branded "Nourish to Flourish" and "Help Set the Table"), the Angels of Joy ornament sale, and the Raise the Rent Raffle. SimplyK was adopted as a zero-fee donation channel, saving approximately $3,000 annually in platform service fees. The organization is governed by an independent Board of Directors and operates exclusively within Winnipeg, with no geographic expansion plans indicated.

Name

Oak Table Inc.

Legal name

Oak Table Inc.

Website

https://oaktable.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Oak Table Inc. is a Winnipeg-based registered charity founded in 1981 that runs a drop-in center providing meals, shelter, clothing, healthcare, and social programs for vulnerable adults experiencing homelessness, poverty, or isolation, funded entirely by donations and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (62421), Other Residential Care Facilities (6239)

akta.pro primary industry

Meals, Nutrition & Congregate Dining Day Programs (HSABANAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Senior Social Clubs & Community-Based Day Programs (Non-Clinical) (HSABANAK), Social Adult Day Care (Non-Medical Supervision & Activities) (HSABANAA)

Keywords

• Community social services
• Drop-in center services
• Homeless support programs
• Emergency meal services
• Volunteer-driven charity

Headquarters

HQ city

Winnipeg

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations (One-time and Recurring): Individual donors contribute via CanadaHelps, Zeffy, PayPal, e-transfer, cheque, and cash. Monthly pre-authorized giving programs provide stable, predictable income. Some donors give in-kind items such as food, clothing, hygiene products, and seasonal items.
2. Special Events Fundraising: Annual fundraising dinner, Angels of Joy campaign, Raise the Rent Raffle, and third-party events organized by schools, workplaces, and community groups generate revenue for program support.
3. In-Kind Donations: Donations of food, clothing, hygiene items, and seasonal supplies are accepted and redistributed to guests. In-kind donations are eligible for tax receipts for purchases over $20.
4. Foundation and Corporate Grants: Grants from organizations such as Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries and 1JustCity provide financial support. 1JustCity strengthens and sustains social justice work in Winnipeg through financial support of member charities.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Oak Table Inc. is a Winnipeg-based drop-in community center that provides free meals, breakfast, emergency clothing and hygiene supplies, overnight shelter (JAWS), private shower and washroom facilities (Dignity Washrooms), on-site healthcare and foot-care, vaccination clinics, an Art Program, and an Indigenous Cultural Program for vulnerable adults. All services are delivered directly to guests at the organization's Osborne Village facility, funded entirely by voluntary donations, recurring giving, and grants.

Product overview

Oak Table Inc. is a non-profit drop-in community center in Winnipeg, Manitoba founded in 1981. It does not offer a software product or technology platform. Its service portfolio consists of community hospitality and support programs, including a daily meal and breakfast service (Meal Service, First Friday Breakfast), a dedicated Dignity Washrooms campaign for people experiencing homelessness, an Art Program, Healthcare Program with on-site medical care via Access Fort Garry, a Foot-Care Program, Indigenous Cultural Program, Vaccination Clinics, Emergency Clothing & Essentials Distribution, and overnight shelter (JAWS/Warm Sleeps). These are complemented by fundraising events including the Annual Fundraising Dinner (recently branded 'Nourish to Flourish' and 'Help Set the Table') and the Angels of Joy ornament sale. The organization operates through partnerships with 1JustCity, Augustine Centre, Access Fort Garry, and Manitoba Liquor & Lotries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dignity Washrooms: Accessible washroom and shower facilities for people experiencing homelessness, part of the Dignity Washroom campaign initiative.

Products and services

• Meal Service (Lunch Monday–Thursday) Daily hot lunches served Monday through Thursday from 12:00–2:00 PM at the Oak Table drop-in facility in Osborne Village, Winnipeg, for guests experiencing homelessness, poverty, or social isolation.
• Friday Breakfast Program A weekly Friday breakfast program offering restaurant-style table service to guests, providing an inclusive dining experience alongside social connection.
• Dignity Washrooms A campaign-operated facility providing safe, clean washroom and shower access for people experiencing homelessness, with private shower stalls with hot water and handwashing stations designed to restore dignity to guests.
• JAWS Warm Sleeps Emergency Shelter Emergency overnight shelter accommodation providing a safe place for individuals without housing to sleep during cold or unsafe conditions; 4,530 warm sleeps were provided in 2023.
• Art Program Wednesday afternoon creative program providing materials, guidance, and encouragement for guests to engage in art-making, with supplies organized and maintained by dedicated volunteers.
• Healthcare Program On-site medical care delivered through Access Fort Garry partnership, offering referrals, appointments, assessments, and an Allied Health Team, with a dedicated healthcare room in the new facility for medical referrals, foot-care, and basic wound care.
• Emergency Clothing and Essentials Distribution Distribution of emergency clothing and basic needs including winter jackets, boots, hygiene items, socks, underwear, and seasonal items such as mitts and blankets to guests in need.
• Foot-Care Program Bi-monthly foot-care program staffed by volunteer nurses offering professional foot care to guests who otherwise lack access to such services.
• Vaccination Clinics On-site vaccination clinics (including COVID-19) hosted at Oak Table and administered through the Access Fort Garry team, helping guests overcome barriers to immunization; 216 vaccinations were administered.
• Indigenous Cultural Program Culturally focused program led by an Indigenous Cultural Programmer offering guests opportunities to explore Indigenous culture, spirituality, ceremonies, and teachings such as tee-pee setup, medicine bags, dream catchers, and the seven sacred teachings.
• Annual Fundraising Dinner Annual ticketed fundraising dinner supporting Oak Table's drop-in programming and meal services, with recent editions including 'Nourish to Flourish' (2024) and 'Help Set the Table' (2025).
• Angels of Joy Ornament Fundraiser Annual handcrafted angel ornaments priced at $50 each (with a $35 charitable donation receipt), created by artist and Board Member Leo Boiteau.
• Raise the Rent Raffle Annual raffle fundraiser held on July 1st with prizes donated by community businesses, supporting Oak Table's operations.
• Pre-Authorized Monthly Giving Program Monthly recurring donation program enabling donors to set up automatic bank account debits, providing Oak Table with stable and predictable income for operational planning.

Quantifiable outcome

• 35,550 meals served in 2023
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Purdys ChocolatierminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2020Purdys Chocolatier ran a campaign benefiting Oak Table, providing chocolate as a thank-you for donors and supporters.
• Augustine CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOak Table is a partner organization in Augustine Centre, a hub for the arts, education, faith, and justice at 444 River/109 Pulford Street in Osborne Village, Winnipeg. Augustine Centre is redeveloping the historic building and provides below-market rent to partner organizations including Oak Table, SPLASH Child Care Inc., and Augustine United Church.
• 1JustCitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOak Table is a member of 1JustCity, a collective that strengthens and sustains social justice work in Winnipeg through financial support of member charities. 1JustCity's vision is a city founded on justice where all are heard, welcome, cared-for, celebrated, and working together. 1JustCity also provides grants such as the Alabaster Jar fund for exceptional circumstances.
• Access Fort GarrycoreTechnology or IntegrationA healthcare partnership providing on-site accessible medical care to Oak Table guests. The Access Fort Garry team assists with referrals, appointments, assessments, and resources through their Allied Health Team, addressing critical healthcare gaps for vulnerable populations who often fall through the cracks of the healthcare system.
• SimplyKcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSimplyK is a charitable donation service that gives 100% of donations directly to Oak Table with no service fees. This platform allows one-time and monthly recurring donations, enabling donors to maximize their impact.
• Augustine United ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOak Table was originally founded under Augustine United Church in Osborne Village in 1981 and operated there for nearly 40 years. The church continues to support Oak Table through donations of food, clothing, fundraising space, and monetary contributions. Augustine United Church is also a partner in Augustine Centre.
• SPLASH Child Care Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSPLASH Child Care Inc. is a partner organization in Augustine Centre, along with Oak Table and Augustine United Church. Augustine Centre will provide 92 spots for infants and pre-school children through SPLASH.
• Red River College, Winnipeg Regional Health Authority, and University of ManitobaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOak Table partnered with volunteers from Red River College, the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority, and the University of Manitoba to conduct an anonymous health survey of 60 guests, collecting data on healthcare access, mental health, housing, and other social determinants of health.
• Shared HealthminorOthersShared Health Manitoba is the provincial health authority responsible for issuing Manitoba Health Cards and immunization proof cards. Oak Table assists guests who face barriers (no address, no Manitoba Health Card) in navigating the system to obtain their immunization cards.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lookout Housing + Health Society: Western Canadian nonprofit combining emergency shelter, drop-in services and health/housing support for vulnerable populations; comparable integrated drop-in, health and housing model.
• The Mustard Seed (Calgary): Calgary-based nonprofit drop-in and shelter serving people experiencing homelessness and poverty with meals, shelter, and wellness services; the most direct multi-service drop-in peer outside Winnipeg.
• Union Gospel Mission (Winnipeg): Winnipeg-based faith-rooted nonprofit providing community meals, shelter and recovery services; comparable model with multi-stream revenue from donations, events and thrift operations.
• Saskatoon Friendship Inn: Saskatoon drop-in center providing meals, shelter and support services for people in need; comparable drop-in model in a different Prairie city, useful for cross-market benchmarking.
• Siloam Mission: Winnipeg-based nonprofit drop-in and shelter organization providing meals, overnight shelter, recovery programs and community support for people experiencing homelessness and poverty — directly comparable operating model to Oak Table in the same city.
• Main Street Project: Winnipeg nonprofit operating emergency shelter, drop-in services and housing programs for vulnerable populations; closely comparable service mix (meals, shelter, basic needs) and shared donor pool.
• Calgary Drop-In & Rehab Centre: Large Calgary drop-in centre providing shelter, meals, health services and housing support; comparable integrated service offering (food, shelter, healthcare) at scale.
• Winnipeg Harvest: Winnipeg's largest food distribution charity supplying food to community meal programs including drop-ins; aligned food-security mission and donor base with Oak Table.

Broad incumbents

• Mennonite Central Committee Manitoba: Larger Manitoba-based faith-rooted nonprofit operating broad social services (food, newcomer support, relief) in the same region; comparable donor demographic and overlapping program areas, but with a much wider geographic and programmatic footprint.
• The Salvation Army Manitoba & Northern Ontario Division: Major incumbent charity running community meals, shelter and family services across Manitoba including Winnipeg; comparable core services but operating at much larger scale with national infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/oaktable
• Instagraminstagram.com/oaktable.inc

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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