Searching for Food Banks And Referrals

Church Volunteer Outreach

• conduct home visits to neighbours and provide for their immediate needs (food vouchers, clothing, some furniture etc.)
• connect our neighbours to community resources
• work with our neighbours to help alleviate challenges they face

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Oakville locations:

• c/o Mary Mother of God Parish, 2745 North Ridge Trail, Oakville L6H 7A3 Phone: 289-300-1023 email, website
• c/o St. Andrew Parish, 47 Reynolds Street, Oakville L6J 3J9 Phone: 905-844-3303 email, website
• c/o St. Dominic Parish, 2415 Rebecca Street, Oakville L6L 2B1 Phone: 905-827-2373 email, website
• c/o St. James Parish, 231 Morden Road, Oakville L6K 2S2 Phone: 905-845-3603 Fax: 905-844-1113 email, website
• c/o St. Matthew Parish, 1150 Monks Passage, Oakville L6M 1M2 Phone: 905-825-0219 Fax: 905-825-0802 email, website
• c/o St. Michael Parish, 181 Sewell Drive, Oakville L6H 1E3 Phone: 905-844-7971 Fax: 905-842-9869 email, website

This listing summarizes the day-by-day open hours for all food and meal programs in Oakville

• some may require proof of residency or income, see each listing for details
• all community meals are free and open to everyone, unless otherwise specified

COVID-19 may still be having an impact on service delivery. It is recommended you contact the service agency first to confirm hours and whether an appointment is required. For more details regarding each program, view the individual listing.

Weekly Schedule

Monday:

• 9:30 am-2 pm, Fare Share Food Bank, 1240 Speers Road
• 1 pm-2:30 pm, Kerr Street Mission, 485 Kerr St (market)
• 6:15 pm-7:30 pm (sit down meal - Family Fun Night - adults must be accompanied by a child)

Tuesday:

• 11:45 am-12:50 pm, Kerr Street Mission, 485 Kerr St (sit down meal)
• 1 pm-2:30 pm & 6 pm-7:30 pm, Kerr Street Mission, 485 Kerr St (meals to go & market)

Wednesday:

• morning, Clearview Christian Reformed Church, 2300 Sheridan Garden Drive
• 9 am-12 noon, Salvation Army Food Bank, 1225 Rebecca St (other times available by appointment only)
• 10 am-2 pm, DAR Foundation, 485 Morden Rd
• 10:15 am-11:30 am, Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre, 2200 Sawgrass Dr
• 1 pm-2:30 pm, Kerr Street Mission, 485 Kerr St (meals to go & market)
• 6:15 pm- 7:30 pm, Kerr Street Mission, 485 Kerr St (sit down meal - adults only)

Thursday:

• 10 am-11:30 am, Kerr Street Mission, 485 Kerr St (meals to go & market)
• 2 pm-6:45 pm, Fare Share Food Bank, 1240 Speers Road
• 4 pm-5:30 pm, St.Luke's Anglican Church Palermo, 3114 Dundas Street West
• 6 pm-7:30 pm, Kerr Street Mission, 485 Kerr St (meals to go & market)

Friday:

• 11:45 am-12:50 pm, Kerr Street Mission, 485 Kerr St (sit down meal)
• 1 pm-2:30 pm, Kerr Street Mission, 485 Kerr St (meals to go & market)

Saturday:

• 9 am - 9:50 am, Kerr Street Mission, 485 Kerr St (sit down meal)
• 10 am-11:30 am, Kerr Street Mission, 485 Kerr St (meals to go & market)

Additional Support

Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre

• 2200 Sawgrass Dr
• 905-257-6029 ext 101, michelle@opnc.ca
• send an email or call for all supports: food, tax completion, clothing, utility payment support, microloans, household, counselling, budgeting, etc., you will be responded to promptly
• view listing

Oakville Public Library, Central Branch

• 120 Navy St, just inside 3rd floor entrance
• Community Food Corner with non-perishable and fresh food, pet food
• available during branch hours
• view listing

Oakville Public Library, Clearview Branch

• 2860 Kingsway Dr
• Community Food Shelf with non-perishable food, pet food
• available during branch hours
• view listing

Oakville Public Library, Glen Abbey Branch

• 1415 Third Line
• Community Food Corner with non-perishable food, pet food
• available during branch hours
• view listing

Hope Bible Church

• 500 Great Lakes Blvd
• the Market is open to shop by appointment
• for those who are not able to visit, 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
• see website for more information

Society of St Vincent de Paul

• refer to the Halton Council website to find which conference will help (organized geographically) and contact that conference directly
• view listing

Canadian Muslim Response Network

• designed to especially help those who may be more vulnerable to the COVID-19 virus and to the effects of self-isolation
• delivering various kits containing essential groceries, as well as hygiene and sanitation products, to seniors and families in dire needs
• if you require help during the COVID-19 crisis, or know someone who does, click here
• view website

Meal Delivery

Programs that prepare and regularly deliver meals to older adults, people with disabilities and others who have difficulties shopping and/or preparing food for themselves or traveling to a site where a meal is being served

• For a list of meal delivery services serving Oakville, see here

Ontario Community Support Association

• helping isolated, low-income seniors and people with disabilities and chronic medical conditions across Ontario get meals, groceries, medicine and other essentials to stay safe at home during COVID-19
• delivery of nutritious meals accompanied by a safety check
• delivery of supplies such as groceries or prescription medication
• for more information, see here
• view listing

Represents the full time and part time students of Sheridan College

Student Services include:

• Health & Dental coverage - covers gaps in government coverage
• Clubs & Associations - provides guidance, financial and promotional support and meeting spaces for all clubs on campus
• Dressed for Success - campus wide donation program provides students with easy access to winter clothing as well as business clothing
• Empower Me - allows students to connect with qualified counsellors, consultants and life coaches for a variety of issues. Helpline available 24/7, phone 1-833-628-5589
• Legal Advice - free consultations with a lawyer in all areas including family law, immigration, criminal law, real estate business
• Food First - digital grocery gift cards available for students experiencing food insecurity
• Graduation Photos - traditional and fun grad portraits shot by a professional photographer
• Perks program - exclusive discounts and deals offered by community businesses
• Equipment Loan program - includes calculators, sketch pencils, architectural tools as well as safety glasses, lab coats, and calipers

Offices also located at the Hazel McCallion Campus and the Davis Campus

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

Helps local churches and organizations connect with local subsidized housing communities for the purposes of poverty relief and community investment

Food Bank

• weekly food distribution
• food supplied by Food for Life
• fresh food and canned goods are distributed

More than a Meal

• prepared dinners delivered to homeless, elderly shut ins and in special circumstances

Community barbecues and dinners

• coordinates on site summer barbecues and community dinners at subsidized housing sites
• gives the participants opportunities to get to know each other, moving them from loneliness to engagement

Camp Dakota

• an outreach program that serves children and youth who live in subsidized, low income housing communities
• a summer day camp program run in Halton Region and 5 sites in Toronto
• activities include basketball, field hockey, wide games - capture the flag & prisoners base, track and field, soccer, frisbee, hip hop dance, crafts and story time
• all programs are provided at no cost to the camper or the family
• see website for more information

Healing Wheelz

• the bike doctor (Phil Carver) makes house calls and does on site bike clinics to do bike repairs so no kid is without a bike
• if it can't be repaired on site, he'll take it to the shop
• for those who want to learn how, he will provide training to become a bike doctor

Father's House Cafe

• held every Mon evening from 5 pm-9 pm
• a coffee house format, where the atmosphere is warm and inviting, refreshments are served, personal stories and experiences are shared, encouragement is given, prayer is available and the unconditional love of God dispensed

Life Happens

• program helps neighbours living in poverty, connect to community resources through advocacy and referral

Winter outerwear distribution

Christmas toy distribution

Annual fundraiser in May

Church Services

• Sunday worship


• Youth worship

Community Support Programs

• ClearView FX Nights


• ClearView Community Garden


• ClearView Sports League


• Sheridan Woods Community BBQ


• Wednesday Food Program
  
  
  
  • each week, participants receive a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables as well as food staples including eggs, milk, protein and non perishables
  
  
  • for Clearview area residents
  
  
  • if you would like food assistance, contact Heather Maat at hmaat@clearviewchurch.com
  
  
  
  

Youth Groups/Programs

• Nursery (Newborns-3 yrs)


• ClearView Preschool (3-5 yrs)


• ClearView Kids (grades 1 to 5)


• Summer Kids Camp (grades 1 to 5)


• Boys & Girls Clubs (grades 2-8)
  
  
  
  • Cadets
  
  
  • GEMS
  
  
  
  


• ClearView Youth (grades 6 to 12)


• College & Careers (High School graduates to age 25)


• Youth Band

Adult Groups/Programs

• Men's Gym Night


• Mom's Morning Out


• Friendship Club


• Griefshare


• Creative Sisters


• Senior Circle Coffee Social


• LifeGroups & Discipleship

Rental Facilities:

• a full-sized gym that is suitable for use by organized sport teams


• auditorium, with a seating capacity of 560 (in pew seating) can accommodate large community concert events


• unable to accommodate facility rentals for private functions, social events or parties


• for more information, contact Josie Jager at josie@clearviewchurch.com

Food Bank

• If you are in need of food assistance please come to the Food Bank during operating hours
• no appointment needed
• can assist with baby food, formula and diapers
• program participants are eligible to receive a food order once each calendar month
• currently provides food to approximately 700 Oakville families

Donations

• non-perishable food can be dropped off at all Oakville Fire Stations and most Oakville Grocery stores, in their collection bins
• bulk of non-perishable food comes from food drives held at Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas
• for a list of currently needed items, see here
• financial donations are vital and needed to purchase fresh fruit, vegetables, fish, meat, eggs, cheese, milk, and a variety of other items
• tax receipts are issued on site
• please call to make sure someone is there to receive your donation

Provides emergency food assistance, by appointment only

• non-perishable food items
• diapers and baby food/formula available
• contact through email at tsaoakvillecfs@gmail.com or call for assistance

• Emergency food bank
• Christmas Assistance
• toys

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

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

Offers a variety of non-perishable food items from pasta, veggies, soups, and sauces, to cereals and snacks

Provides diapers, pull-ups, wipes, formula, baby food, cereals, and feminine hygiene products - as available

• this service is based on donations, so not all items are available at all times

Local food bank serving Burlington and the surrounding community

• for more information on Community and Family Services, see separate listing here

• grocery delivery service for vulnerable people, call for details

• offers home delivery for individuals who are unable to get to the food bank due to severe medical issues and/or disability