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Food banks provide free food to low-income individuals and families, including those who are on Ontario Works (OW) and Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP).
Offers a space for LGBTQ+ individuals to join to cook and eat dinner, and create community and connection.
Provides affordable meals.
Offers a program to buy a button that those in need can exchange for meals.
Proceeds are used to facilitate local educational community initiatives such as a homework club, a youth employment program, eating well workshops, kitchen skills training and other skills training opportunities.
Offers purchase of local and fresh fruits and vegetables at low cost, and low-cost baked goods and hot drinks to enjoy at the café.
Provides emergency food assistance to people in need.
Provides meals prepared from fresh foods and frozen the week prior to delivery or pick-up. Offers 35 different entrées and desserts over a 5 week rotation plus 7 different soups each week. Meals are delivered to the door or can be picked up at the ACS office. Cooking times and instructions are provided on the cellophane cover of every entrée. Some dietary restrictions available.
Provides non-perishable food on an emergency basis to residents on a fixed or low income.
Delivers hot meals to the homes of elderly, convalescent, disabled persons, or any person in need of a meal and unable to provide for themselves. Available on both a short-term and long-term basis to eligible clients. This volunteer-based program assists members of the community to remain in their homes as an alternative to retirement or nursing residences, while helping clients stay connected to their community and support their personal independence. Meal delivery is prepared by Set the Table Kitchen & Co. Food Delivery Service and delivered by volunteers.
Specialty diets (i.e. celiac, diabetic) may be accommodated upon request. A regular Meals on Wheels delivery consists of:
Provides free baby clothing and other essential gear to local families in need.
Accept used and new baby clothing in sizes 0 to 2T as well as coats, diapers, blankets, wipes, Vaseline, baby lotion, baby shampoo, diaper cream, new towels, and new or used washcloths.
Items that will not be accepted include used swim suits, used towels, used underwear, reusable diapers, stuffed animals, used toys, or any adult clothing.
Donations can be dropped off at one of three drop-off locations in the city. Please call for locations.
Offers free, confidential emergency service for women distressed by pregnancy.
Services include:
Provides food and clothing to individuals in need. Donations are welcome. This service is offered through appointments on Tuesdays. Please call 905-527-8605 to book an appointment.
Nonprofit program that provides hot or frozen meals for those who have difficulty preparing food. Both short term and long term meal plans are available as well as accommodations for special diets. Hot meals are delivered daily and frozen meals are delivered weekly. There is no delivery on statutory holidays.
Provides a free hot lunch on Tuesdays for those in need.
Provides a free meal to people in need on the first Wednesday of every month. Join others in the Crossfire meeting room, or take a meal to go.
Food pantry, stocked with non-perishable staples for those in need in the neighbourhood. Clients can shop once every calendar month, using a points system.
A community fridge in which anyone in the neighbourhood can take or leave food donations, in the spirit of mutual aid. See website for list of donation guidelines.
Volunteer opportunities available.
Provides free daily breakfast and lunch meals to individuals in need.
Weekly home-cooked lunch followed by activities such as singing, games, and excursions. July and August dates include brunch and/or a day trip.
Program offers a monthly nutritious meal and social time at a location in Glanbrook/Binbrook. Participants from outside of Glanbrook are welcome, but must arrange their own transportation. Transportation can be arranged for participants who reside in Glanbrook.
Program offers free dinner and a movie to the community.
Provides flash-frozen meals for older adults, adults living with a disability or recuperating from surgery, or anyone not able to cook a meal for themselves. Pick-up and delivery options are available. Special diet types available; cooking instructions are provided on the packaging. All meals prepared at Ina Grafton Gage Village in Niagara.
Provides a hot, nutritious meal for people with disabilities, recuperating from surgery, or anyone not able to cook for themselves, delivered to their own home or apartment at lunch time. No deliveries on holidays and weekends, but additional meals may be requested to accommodate. Special diet types available, all meals are prepared at Wentworth Lodge Long-Term Care Facility.
An emergency food bank operated in partnership with the Davis Creek neighbourhood association. Also offers hygiene supplies when available.
On-site food bank at Delta United Church serving families and individuals in the community. Clients can visit once a month to select a limited number of items from a variety of packaged/canned foods as well as health and hygiene items.
Food donations welcome during church hours.
Provides food assistance to those in need.
Provides kitchen and food training, job opportunities, and development to marginalized youth and adults. Operates a downtown café for Wesley clients, First Place Seniors Residence residents, and community groups from the 3rd floor of the First Place building. Also available for outside catering.
Community food bank located in Carlisle United Church.
Food drop off sites include:
This program provides emergency food parcels and personal care items for families and individuals in need of assistance, operating by appointment at the door.
Donations of non-perishable items can be dropped off in the Food with Grace boxes at Sobeys, Fortinos, or No Frills stores in Waterdown, or at Grace Anglican Church. Monetary donations can also be made to the church.
A community fridge in which anyone in the neighbourhood can take or leave food donations, in the spirit of mutual aid. See website for list of donation guidelines.
Volunteer opportunities available.
Community food bank that provides emergency help to individuals and families.
Service provides frozen meals prepared from fresh foods to seniors and those requiring additional nutritional assistance. Meals are delivered weekly, or can be picked up at the Glanbrook Community Services office. Special diet types available, cooking instructions are provided on the packaging. Meals provided by Ina Grafton Village in St. Catharine’s and by Zarky’s in Hamilton.
Hot, nutritious, three-course meal delivered during lunch hour. Meal includes salad, main course of meat, potato and vegetable, and dessert. Specialized meals can be made upon request. Meals are delivered Monday through Friday, excluding holidays; additional meals may be requested to accommodate weekends and holidays.
Provides emergency access to food and hygiene supplies in a community-based setting, while providing as much choice as possible, including culturally appropriate food.
Distributes free packed meals for anyone in need.
Provides a bag of non-perishable food to people in need on the third Wednesday of every month. The meeting room is open, with coffee and desserts offered.
Community service exists to fill in the gap for individuals and families in urgent need of basic needs such as food, hygiene supplies, or any type of immediate emotional support for those who are grieving. Donations of non-perishable food items, cleaning supplies and toiletries are welcome from the community.
Provides Kosher food and personal care products to families and individuals. Allows clients to collect their own goods once a month according to the size of the household and their needs.
Offers community breakfast for men to gather, eat, share, and pray.
Provides deliveries of food to applicants homes once per month. The program is a community-supported project that completely dependent on donations of cash and non-perishable foods. Home delivery only.
A community fridge with 24/7 access, in which anyone in the neighbourhood can take or leave food donations, in the spirit of mutual aid.
Provides emergency supply of infant formula, baby food, and diapers to families with children aged 0-3 years. Assistance provided up to once every 2 months.
Offers free pizza, treats, and refreshments, as well as community connections.
Provides access to a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy, and packaged foods as available. Clothing racks may be available. Please bring reusable grocery bags.
Program offers Saturday morning breakfast to the community twice per month.
Program offers a monthly lunch for seniors in Ancaster the community.
Provides support services to the Indigenous community, regardless of age, who are disabled, chronically ill, frail, elderly or require acute/chronic continuum of care.
Services include:
A community fridge in which anyone in the neighbourhood can take or leave food donations, in the spirit of mutual aid. See website for list of donation guidelines.
Volunteer opportunities available.
Program offers two kinds of soup (one vegetarian) and a sandwich lunch along with the opportunity for community fellowship.
A monthly support program that provides infant formula and baby food for low income families with infants under the age of 12 months. By appointment only.
Program offers free soup, sandwiches, coffee, tea and dessert. There is a free will donation for those who are able.
A community fridge in which anyone in the neighbourhood can take or leave food donations, in the spirit of mutual aid. See website for list of donation guidelines.
Volunteer opportunities available.
Program provides a variety of activities and programs to promote enjoyment and well being for older adults and retirees. Offering bingo, euchre and more. Also, fitness and strength training, speaker events on topics relevant to seniors and pot luck lunches.
Provides dine-in or take-out meals at lunch and dinnertime for youth.
Provides emergency food/clothing/household supplies to Indigenous people living in the Hamilton area who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. Supplies are delivered to the applicants homes.
Provides supplementary and emergency food for residents of Hamilton mountain. Food bank clients are required to make an appointment for every visit.
Provides food to Hamilton residents in need. Provides delivery to seniors and those not able to pick up. By appointment only.
Provides a free warm, nutritious meal on weekday mornings for youth aged 13-25. Also gives access to showers, hygiene products, clothing, wi-fi, computers, and crisis and housing support. Program parts are on-site to give resources and support. This program is part of the Oasis Coffeehouse supported through the Living Food Training Service Programs.
Distributes food to Hamilton residents through donations from local bakeries and grocery stores. No appointment necessary, service is first-come, first-served. This is NOT a food bank, but can occasionally supplement what individuals or families receive from food banks.
Offers emergency food assistance to all persons living in poverty and with low incomes.
The Right to Play program at the Hamilton Regional Indian Centre seeks to improve youth life skills, leadership opportunities, healthy living, and community engagement through sport, recreation, and cultural activities. A meal is provided in the first hour of the program, and the program activity takes place for the following two hours. Bus tickets are provided to program participants as transportation to and from the program.
Provides emergency help in the form of a community food bank.
Provides emergency help in the form of a community food bank. The food bank sometimes has fresh fruits and vegetables.
Provides daily meals of soup, and sandwiches. Also offers emergency supplies such as blankets, sleeping bags, coats, hats, mittens, etc. when supplies are available.
Offers emergency services to families and individuals of any religion to assist in meeting immediate needs. Services include Food Bank and occasional clothing, furniture, and household items.
Program offers a lunch for all seniors.
Program provides a casual space for seniors to gather and socialize with an emphasis on low-income seniors who are vulnerable, potentially isolated or are living in at-risk conditions. Also offering light breakfast and lunch daily, TV, movies, newspapers, books, games and a free weekly chair exercise program. Provides referrals to internal services at St. Matthew’s House or external organizations or agencies that provide financial assistance, legal aid, housing, medical treatment and other services. Outreach workers provide friendly visiting to seniors at home for health and safety checks, and assist seniors in crisis situations.
Emergency services and grocery support for youth in the Hamilton community. Provides food, clothing, hospital care packages, baby products and hygiene items. Also offers nutrition and budgeting programs as well as referrals to Living Rock’s Wellness Works Coordinator.
Youth can also trade in “Rock Bucks” earned through the Living Rock educational programs to “purchase” household items or clothing.
Provides nutritional food to residents of Stoney Creek who are in need.
A community pantry in which anyone in the neighbourhood can take or leave non-refrigerated food and essential good donations, in the spirit of mutual aid. See website for list of donation guidelines.
Every Wednesday evening, volunteers from Blessings Christian Church serve hot take-away meals from The Dream Centre parking lot.
Provides food to transgender and non-binary people and their families.
Provides emergency food and clothing for families and individuals in need.
Provides delivered meals for residents who are unable to attend to their own nutritional needs, yet wish to continue living independently in the community. Volunteers are selected through a screening process and provide social contact as well as monitor the well-being of the client.
Meals on Wheels (Frozen) – Clients are given several frozen meal options to choose from and special dietary items are also available. All meals can be easily reheated in a microwave or conventional oven.
Meals on Wheels (Hot) – Affordable, hot, and nutritious meals, delivered to clients’ doors.
Offers meals served in a group setting that provides an opportunity for socializing. Developed for older adults and people with disabilities who would like to get out of the house more often. Transportation is available for a fee.
Emergency food bank providing three-day supply of food and personal hygiene products. Can be accessed once per household every 30 days.