Searching for Grocery Stores, Fresh Food And Producers

GROCERY DELIVERY

• check with your regular grocery store to see what delivery services they offer
• delivery available from most grocery stores including, Walmart, COSTCO, Longo's, Metro, and Loblaws

SHOPPING SERVICES / ACCOMPANIMENT:

• some commercial home care/home support agencies offer shopping services and/or accompaniment (usually for a fee)
• for complete list see here
• occasional accompaniment for shopping may be available at no charge for clients of the Home Help programs of non-profit agencies (see separate listing for Links2Care)

Food for Life Program

• outreach program provides people in need with direct access to fresh food within their neighborhood
• no application required
• 2 grocery bags per family
• at the Connect Centre, 121 Chisholm Drive

• Fresh food boxes available for purchase include a small box or large box
• fresh fruits and vegetables are bulk purchased offering quality and value at below retail cost
• focus is on seasonal produce
• Fresh food boxes are delivered to distribution sites throughout the region of Halton, on the first and third Tuesday of every month

Distribution Sites

Milton

• Milton Community Resource Center

Oakville

• Mary Mother of God
• SSVP St Matthew's Church
• SSVP St. Andrew's Church

Burlington

• ROCK - Burloak Hub
• ROCK - Warwick/Surrey Hub
• St Luke's Anglican Church

Halton Hills

• St George Anglican (Georgetown)
• Georgetown Christian Fellowship
• Links2Care (Acton)

Campbellville

• Ontario Harness Horse Association

The coordinator is working to set up more drop sites:

• new sites require a site coordinator
• vegetable and fruit farmers are invited to contact the coordinator regarding their produce and potential sales

Offers a full choice shopping experience with access to healthy, fresh rescued food

• Bring your own shopping bags
• For inquiries: tremainemarket@foodforlife.ca

A food bank program that is open to all

• perishable fresh food from Food for Life - meat, bread, fruit and vegetables
• other canned goods as donated

Worship:

• Weekly Worship Service offered in both Georgetown and Glen Williams

Food Programs:

• Food for Life - weekly, free food available to those in need
• Ev's Kitchen - home-cooked lunch held the last Friday of every month except July and August at the Georgetown church. Starts at 11 am with fellowship following at 1 pm

Rental space available, see website for details

GROCERY DELIVERY

• check with your regular grocery store to see what delivery services they offer
• delivery is available from most grocery stores for a fee

SHOPPING SERVICES / ACCOMPANIMENT

• some commercial home care/home support agencies offer shopping services and/or accompaniment (usually for a fee)
• for complete list see here
  
  
• occasional accompaniment for shopping may be available at no charge for clients of Home Help programs of the non-profit agencies Acclaim Health (see separate listing here) and Links2Care (see separate listing here)

A food bank offered to those in need

• clients are able to pick up food once per week
• a variety of food items are available: perishables, non-perishables - including bread and healthy meals in take out containers

Choose Fresh

• all clients are encouraged to register for Choose Fresh, so they can receive a bi-weekly supply of produce and proteins (milk, eggs, chicken or fish)
• for more information, see here

Call or visit KSM website for more information

Online services available through church YouTube channel

Food for Life ​

• Tuesday am bag delivery​
• Please call 905-877-8323​ to receive a bag - based on availability of volunteers
• Focus is on those with mobility constraints and those with lack of transportation

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Church service:

• Candlelight Service Sun 7:30 pm with weekly guest musician

Groups:

• Rainbows Program for children dealing with grief and/or other difficult situations
• transportation to the church can be arranged
• contact The Rev. Aaron Orear for further details

Food for Life distribution centre - a nonprofit organization that supplies surplus perishable food (baked goods, fruit and vegetables, prepared foods, dairy and meat) free of charge to those in need

Events:

Men w/ Spatulas Community Breakfast

• last Sat of each month
• Sep-May (excluding Dec)
• 8 am-10:30 am
• small charge for meal

Christmas on the Credit bazaar

• annually, first Sat in Dec

Annual Victoria Weekend BBQ with fireworks - Sat
Canada Day BBQ, live entertainment, fireworks - Jul 1 annually

Rental Facilities:

• Hall available for rent
• main parish hall holds 100 people
• Alban House (suitable for small meetings) holds 10-12 people
• to book, contact Louise in the church office during office hours
• facilities available to everyone

Worship services Sunday 10 am

Community Outreach
* Food For Life - provides free food to those in need, Thu 9:30-10:30 am
* More Than Meals - provides free, fresh or frozen home-cooked meals to anyone in the community experiencing a difficult time due to medical treatments or recovery, recent loss of a loved one, or other difficulties - call church office or email meals@actoncrc.com for details
* Annual Say Yes to the Dress event provides free, gently-used formal attire for Graduation or Prom to students * donations of formal wear accepted (Facebook Page)

Special Events
* Concerts
* Breakfasts
* Speakers
* Visit website for more information

Weekly Small Groups
* Bible Studies
* Women's Morning Coffee Break Group
* Girls' GEMS
* Boys' Cadets
* Youth Group
* Youth of Yesterday
* Knit and Chat

Annual Vacation Bible School Kids Camp in the Summer
Annual Women's Breakfast

This listing describes where to find services for grocery delivery, shopping services and accompaniment.

GROCERY DELIVERY
Metro Online Grocery

• order online for home delivery
• available for Georgetown postal code addresses

Voilà by Sobey's

• order online for home delivery
• available for Acton and Georgetown postal code addresses

SHOPPING SERVICES / ACCOMPANIMENT

1. Some commercial home care/home support agencies offer shopping services and/or accompaniment (fee for use) - for complete list see here
2. Occasional accompaniment for shopping may be available at no charge for clients of the non-profit agencies Acclaim Health (see separate listing here) and Links2Care (see separate listing here).

Offers a full choice shopping experience with access to healthy, fresh rescued food

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)

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

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