Food Banks

Programs that acquire food products through donations, canned food drives, food bank programs or direct purchase and distribute the food to people who are in emergency situations. Some pantries deliver food to people whose disabilities or illnesses make it difficult for them to leave home.

 

Services
Hamilton Regional Indian Centre Community Food Bank

Addresses food security challenges to Indigenous community members by providing emergency food assistance. 

HCF Food Care

A food bank providing items such as bread, dairy, cereal, meats, personal hygiene items, and occasionally produce. 

Barakah Box

Food bank using a gift card system; monthly reloadable gift cards are distributed to be used at a local partner halal food market.

Foodshare

A program designed to address the issues of food insecurity by assisting clients who are facing financial issues and food insecurity. Through food drives and donations from the community, the program distributes donated food to families in need.

Edith’s Pantry

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.

Crossfire Assembly Grocery Give-Away

Provides a bag of non-perishable food to people in need on the third Wednesday of every month. 

Trans and Non-Binary Food Bank

Food bank and support services for transgender and non-binary people and their families. 

MSU Food Collective Centre

A student-run food bank and food security resource, located on McMaster University's campus. Services include:

Locke Street Community Fridge Location

A community fridge located on the corner of Locke Street and Stanley Avenue. Maintained by Blessings Community Church.

Crown Point Community Fridge Location

A community fridge located at the Ottawa Market on Ottawa Street North in east Hamilton. Maintained by Community Fridges HamOnt.

Community Fridges HamOnt

A non-profit organization that sets-up, monitors, and licenses outdoor fridges to provide free food to people in the community.

East Hamilton Food Centre

An emergency food bank in the Davis Creek neighbourhood operated by Mission Services Hamilton.

Eva Rothwell Centre Emergency Food Pantry

Provides food assistance to those in need.

Seventh-Day Adventist Church Community Services and Food Bank

Offers emergency services to families and individuals of any religion to assist in meeting immediate needs. Services include regular distribution of food and gift cards through the food bank, as well as occasionally providing clothing, furniture, and household items.

Stoney Creek Community Food Bank Services

A food bank providing food to residents of Stoney Creek who are in need.

Stacey's Place Youth Food Bank

Emergency services and grocery support for youth in the Hamilton community. Provides food, clothing, baby products, and hygiene items. Also offers nutrition and budgeting programs as well as referrals to Living Rock's Wellness Works Coordinator.

Niwasa Food Bank

Provides food to Hamilton residents in need. Limited delivery is available to seniors and those not able to pick up. By appointment only.

Infant Formula and Diaper Bank

Provides emergency supply of infant formula, baby food, and diapers to families with children aged 0-3 years.

Good Food Centre

Provides emergency access to 7 days worth of food and hygiene supplies in a community-based setting, while providing as much choice as possible, including culturally appropriate food. 

Glanbrook Community Food Bank

Community food bank that provides emergency help to individuals and families.

Crown Point Community Church The Giving Cupboard

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.

Food with Grace Waterdown Food Bank

This program provides emergency food parcels and personal care items for families and individuals in need of assistance, operating by appointment at the door. 

King's Way Weekly Grocery Pickup

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. 

Neighbour to Neighbour Centre Food Bank and Emergency Services

Offers emergency food support for residents of Hamilton mountain by providing 5-7 days of essential food, including fruits and vegetables, meat, dairy, bread and vital non-perishable items.

Welcome Inn Community Centre Food Bank

Emergency food bank providing food and personal hygiene items to individuals and families. Can be accessed once per month per household.

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