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How to Find - Food Banks & Community Meals
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This listing summarizes the day-by-day open hours for all food and meal programs in Burlington
- food banks usually have a wide selection and stock of items, food cupboards/pantries may have a smaller number and selection
- some may require proof of residency or income, see each listing for details
- all community meals are free, open to everyone and drop-in, unless otherwise specified
CALL AHEAD TO CONFIRM, AS HOURS MAY CHANGE, OR BE SUBJECT TO VOLUNTEER SCHEDULES
Monday:
- 9 am-12:30 pm Burlington Food Bank, 1254 Plains Rd E, 905-637-2273
- 9 am-9 pm Community Fridge, Burlington Public Library Aldershot Branch, 550 Plains Rd E
- 12 noon-3:30 pm Compassion Society Emergency Food Cupboard, 1881 Fairview St, 905-592-3722
- 1 pm-4 pm by appointment only Salvation Army Burlington, Food Bank, 5040 Mainway, 289-230-2556
Tuesday:
- 9 am-12:30 pm Burlington Food Bank, 1254 Plains Rd E, 905-637-2273
- 9 am-9 pm Community Fridge, Burlington Public Library Aldershot Branch, 550 Plains Rd E
- 10 am-6 pm by appointment only Food for Life Mountainside Market, 2258 Mountainside Drive, 905-635-1106
- 9:45 am-11 am Food for Life Neighbourhood Food Program at St Luke's Anglican Church, 1371 Elgin St, 905-634-1826
- 2 pm-6 pm, 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month Burlington ROCK Hub - Warwick, Our Community Cares - Food Pantry, 702 Surrey Lane
- 2 pm-6 pm, 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month Burlington ROCK Hub - Warwick, Our Community Cares - Infant Food Bank, 702 Surrey Lane
- 2 pm-6 pm, 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month Burlington ROCK Hub - Burloak, Our Community Cares - Food Pantry, 356 Burloak Dr
- 2 pm-6 pm, 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month Burlington ROCK Hub - Burloak, Our Community Cares - Infant Food Bank, 356 Burloak Dr
- 3:30 pm-6 pm Open Doors Community Market at St Christopher's Anglican Church, 662 Guelph Line, 905-634-1809
- 6 pm Open Doors Community Dinner at St Christopher's Anglican Church, 662 Guelph Line, 905-634-1809
Wednesday:
- 9 am-12:30 pm Burlington Food Bank, 1254 Plains Rd E, 905-637-2273
- 9 am-12 noon by appointment only Salvation Army Burlington, Food Bank, 5040 Mainway, 289-230-2556
- 9 am-9 pm Community Fridge, Burlington Public Library Aldershot Branch, 550 Plains Rd E
- 10 am-4 pm by appointment only Food for Life Mountainside Market, 2258 Mountainside Drive, 905-635-1106
- 11:30 am, 1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesday of the month (Oct-May) St Luke's Anglican Church Community Lunch, Parish Hall 1382 Ontario St
- 4 pm-7 pm Compassion Society Emergency Food Cupboard, 1881 Fairview St, 905-592-3722
Thursday:
- 9 am-12:30 pm Burlington Food Bank, 1254 Plains Rd E, 905-637-2273
- 9 am-12 noon and 1 pm-4 pm by appointment only Salvation Army Burlington, Food Bank, 5040 Mainway, 289-230-2556
- 9 am-9 pm Community Fridge, Burlington Public Library Aldershot Branch, 550 Plains Rd E
- 10 am-6 pm by appointment only Food for Life Mountainside Market, 2258 Mountainside Drive, 905-635-1106
- 11:45 am-1:15 pm Next Door Social Space Lunch, 650 Plains Rd E
- 12 noon Open Doors Seniors Lunch at St Christopher's Anglican Church, 662 Guelph Line, 905-634-1809
- 5 pm-7 pm Burlington Food Bank, 1254 Plains Rd E, 905-637-2273
Friday:
- 9 am-12:30 pm Burlington Food Bank, 1254 Plains Rd E, 905-637-2273
- 9 am-5 pm Community Fridge, Burlington Public Library Aldershot Branch, 550 Plains Rd E
- 9:30 am-10:30 am Food for Life Neighbourhood Food Program at Grace United Church, 2111 Walkers Line, 905-335-0090
- 12 noon-2 pm Friday Hub & Lunch, Wellington Square United Church, 2121 Caroline St, 905-634-1849
- 12 noon-3:30 pm Compassion Society Emergency Food Cupboard, 1881 Fairview St, 905-592-3722
Saturday:
- 9 am-10:30 am, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month, Compass Point Bible Church, Food Market, 1500 Kerns Rd, 905-336-0500
- 9 am-11 am Next Door Social Space Toonie Breakfast, 650 Plains Rd E
- 9 am-5 pm Community Fridge, Burlington Public Library Aldershot Branch, 550 Plains Rd E
- 9:30 am-12 noon Open Doors Community Market at St Christopher's Anglican Church, 662 Guelph Line, 905-634-1809
Sunday:
- 12 noon-5 pm Community Fridge, Burlington Public Library Aldershot Branch, 550 Plains Rd E
FOOD VOUCHERS may be available from:
- Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, see listing for phone numbers
FRESH FOOD BOX FOR HALTON PROGRAM
This is not an emergency food program, but allows pre-ordering of fresh fruits and vegetables at below-retail cost, available in different sized boxes
- for details, see full listing here
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Volunteers conduct home visits and provide assistance for immediate needs when possible (food vouchers, clothing, or furniture)
* connects with community resources
SSVP in Burlington is composed of the following conferences:
South of QEW:
1. Holy Rosary Parish, 287 Plains Rd E * 905-631-6111
2. St. John the Baptist Parish, 2016 Blairholme Ave * 905-979-6460
3. St. Raphael Church Parish, 4072 New St * 905-681-6394
4. St. Patrick, 196 Kenwood Ave * 905-632-0270
North of QEW:
1. St. Paul the Apostle Parish, 2265 Headon Rd * 905-522-8222
2. St. Gabriel Parish, 2261 Parkway Dr * call SSVP, 905-570-6320
* connects with community resources
SSVP in Burlington is composed of the following conferences:
South of QEW:
1. Holy Rosary Parish, 287 Plains Rd E * 905-631-6111
2. St. John the Baptist Parish, 2016 Blairholme Ave * 905-979-6460
3. St. Raphael Church Parish, 4072 New St * 905-681-6394
4. St. Patrick, 196 Kenwood Ave * 905-632-0270
North of QEW:
1. St. Paul the Apostle Parish, 2265 Headon Rd * 905-522-8222
2. St. Gabriel Parish, 2261 Parkway Dr * call SSVP, 905-570-6320
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Food market with staple items, frozen, ready to go meals and fresh produce including:
- bread and buns (provided by Food For Life and Cobs Bread)
- pizza (provided by Little Caesars)
- daily fresh foods delivery of fruits, vegetables, meat and dairy etc.
- ready to go and prepared meals when available
- KCC bags of chicken and frozen food when available
Donations accepted on site only
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Food bank provides pre-packaged boxes of non-perishable foods, hygiene, produce, milk, eggs, bread and frozen meat
* contactless delivery to lobby or door by appointment only
* appointments required for curbside pickup
Partners with St Christopher's Church to provide food assistance at Open Doors, for details see separate listing here
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Community-based volunteer driven programs to help people build relationships across the diversity of income, education, age, ability and health to enhance their capacity for meaningful lives
Offers programs (all are drop-in unless otherwise mentioned) related to:
Food
- Tuesday Dinner: in-person dining, 6 pm
- Seniors Thursday Lunch: in-person dining, 12 noon
- Community Market: Tue 3:30 pm-6 pm and Sat 9:30 am-12 noon
- Community Garden: seasonally harvested food used to prepare community dinners or for pick up in the market
- Seniors' Garden Social: Thu 10 am-11 am during the growing season
Clothing Store
- offers seasonally-appropriate clothing and shoes Tue 3:30 pm-6 pm and Sat 9:30 am-12 noon
- donations of clean, gently-used, seasonal clothing and footwear are accepted Wed and Thu, 9:30 am-4 pm
Seasonal Programs
- Christmas Families: gift giving program for families (registration required)
- Backpack Program: children receive new backpacks and school supplies (registration required)
Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP)
- provides assistance in applying using OESP's online application system (by appointment only)
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Our Community Cares - Food Pantry, Burlington ROCK Hub - Warwick
Access Line 289-266-0036 Visit Website
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Offers a variety of non-perishable food items from pasta, veggies, soups, and sauces, to cereals and snacks
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Our Community Cares - Infant Food Bank, Burlington ROCK Hub - Warwick
Access Line 289-266-0036 Visit Website
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Provides diapers, pull-ups, wipes, formula, baby food, cereals, and feminine hygiene products
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Offers a full choice shopping experience with access to healthy, fresh rescued food
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Food bank that provides non-perishable, frozen and fresh foods to registered families (can be accessed twice per month)
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Office: Food Bank 289-230-2556 (allow up to 24 hours for a return call, Mon-Fri);
Office 905-637-3893 Visit Website
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Local food bank serving Burlington and the surrounding community
- for more information on Community and Family Services, see separate listing here
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Due to COVID-19, visitors must wear a mask. To request assistance from the Emergency Food Pantry, please email sam.campanella@evarothwell.ca or call 905-526-1558 x419 to set up an appointment. Food Pantry is available to anyone in need. Donations are welcome. Donations accepted and greatly needed (canned fruit, Kraft dinner, cereal bars, rice, pasta and pasta sauce, peanut butter, Chef Boyardee cans).
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Emergency food bank. Provides three-day supply of food and personal hygiene products. Can be accessed once per household every 30 days.
Appointments accepted, drop-in available to all.
Appointments accepted, drop-in available to all.
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Our Community Cares - Food Pantry, Burlington ROCK Hub - Burloak
Access Line 289-266-0036 Visit Website
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Offers a variety of non-perishable food items from pasta, veggies, soups, and sauces, to cereals and snacks
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Our Community Cares - Infant Food Bank, Burlington ROCK Hub - Burloak
Access Line 289-266-0036 Visit Website
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Provides diapers, pull-ups, wipes, formula, baby food, cereals, and feminine hygiene products
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During COVID 19 Food with Grace remains open with precautionary restrictions. Food bank is operating Tuesdays 2pm-5:30pm. Call to make an appointment. Food assistance will be provided with pre-made bags of food at the entrance door.
Provides emergency food parcels and personal care items for families and individuals in need of assistance. Donations of non-perishable items can be dropped off in the Food with Grace boxes at Sobey's, Fortino's, or No Frill's stores in Waterdown, or at Grace Church.
Provides emergency food parcels and personal care items for families and individuals in need of assistance. Donations of non-perishable items can be dropped off in the Food with Grace boxes at Sobey's, Fortino's, or No Frill's stores in Waterdown, or at Grace Church.
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Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
- The Market is now open to shop by appointment
- For those who are not able to visit, we are still offering deliveries of Boxes of Hope
- If you would like to make an appointment or request a delivery, please fill out the I Need A Box of Hope form or call the church office at 905-827-4888
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A local food bank
- can be accessed once a month
- see here for more details
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Provides emergency access to food in a community-based setting while working to improve skills related to healthy eating. Each hamper aims to include all 5 food groups and each contains a 3-5 day supply of food for every person in the household. Hamper contents depend of availability, can also provide personal care items such as toothpaste, diapers, and razors.
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Community Fridges HamOnt is a mutual aid group in Hamilton, ON. Community fridges are located outdoors in weatherized shelters, so that they can be accessed without restriction. Food is donated by individuals & local businesses. Does not accept: raw meet or seafood, rotting or wilted food, home-cooked food, opened food or leftovers, expired food, alcohol, dented cans, excess packaging, medication, clothing and housewares.
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Provides emergency food and clothing for families and individuals in need.
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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.
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Grocery baskets provided to those in need upon request as food items are available. Donations for the food pantry accepted during hours of operation.
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During COVID-19 the Food Bank is still making deliveries to vulnerable people and people with food needs.
Contact for details.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.
Contact for details.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.
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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.
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The food bank offers emergency food assistance to all persons living in poverty and with low incomes.
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During the COVID-19 pandemic The Hamilton Dream Center is offering food bank support by appointment only - call 905-527-8605 to arrange to pick up a 10 item food bag. No clothing is being provided at this time.
Provides food and clothing to individuals in need.
Provides food and clothing to individuals in need.
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