Provides affordable meals. Also offers a program in which customers can purchase a button, which those in need can then exchange for meals free of charge.
Low Cost Meals
Restaurants, cafeterias and other eating establishments operated by hospitals, senior centers or other organizations which provide reduced-cost meals for low-income people, older adults or other targeted individuals.
Affordable Meal and Button Program
Work: 289-389-0541
Sue Carr, Executive Director, 541 Eatery and Exchange
541 Barton St E, Hamilton, ON L8L 2Z2, Canada
Cost:
Who can access this service: Service
Meal prices vary
Open to all
No application required. Contact to donate or purchase a button.
First Start Cafe
Work: 289-639-2931
350 King St E, Hamilton, ON L8N 3Y3, Canada
Contact for hours.
Cost:
Who can access this service: Service
Low cost
Open to all.
No application required.
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.
Dundas Community Services Frozen Meal Program
Work: 905-627-5461
2 King St W Suite 3A, Dundas, ON L9H 6Z1, Canada
Cost:
Who can access this service: Service
fees vary, contact for details
Older adults (55+) or adults living with a disability or convalescing may purchase the meals, however restrictions apply for delivery.
Delivery is open to seniors or adults living with disability or convalescing who are residents of Dundas and do not live beyond the railway line at Sydenham and York Road or beyond the Conservation Area on Governor's Road.
Pre-registration is required. Registration forms may be completed online or visit to fill out the form in person. Cancelations must be done with 24 hours notice.
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 Grafton Gage Village in Niagara.
Ancaster Community Service Frozen Meals
Work: 905-648-6675
300 Wilson St E, Ancaster, ON L9G 2B9, Canada
Cost:
Who can access this service: Service
$6 – meal only; $6.75 – meal and dessert OR meal and soup; $1.90 – dessert only; $2.50 - soup only, Prices are subject to change without prior written notice
Ancaster residents who are elderly, disabled, or are temporarily confined to home.
Contact to register. Meals are ordered every Thursday before 2 pm and delivered the following Wednesday for those eligible for delivery or picked up at the ACS office Wednesday after 12 noon.
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.
Glanbrook Community Services Meals on Wheels (Frozen) Program
Work: 905-692-3464
Fax Number: 905-692-9406
Carole Taylor, Program Coordinator
4280 Binbrook Rd, Binbrook, ON L0R 1C0, Canada
Contact for information.
Cost:
Who can access this service: Service
Fees vary, contact for details
Glanbrook and area resident seniors and other adults with physical or developmental disabilities.
Contact to register. Meals can be ordered online with email confirmation.
Delivery restricted to Glanbrook, Stoney Creek, Hamilton mountain.
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.
Dundas Community Services Meals on Wheels (Hot) Program
Work: 905-627-5461
2 King St W Suite 3A, Dundas, ON L9H 6Z1, Canada
Cost:
Who can access this service: Service
Price per meal, contact for information
Seniors, adults living with disability, or recuperating from surgery or illness. Must be residents of Dundas and do not live beyond the railway line at Sydenham and York Road or beyond the Conservation Area on Governor's Road.
Registration is required. Registration forms may be completed online or printed, filled out and delivered to Dundas Community Services at 2 King St W Suite 3A in Dundas. Cancelations must be done with 24 hours notice.
Delivers a hot meal at lunch time to the home or apartment of people with disabilities, recuperating from surgery, or anyone not able to cook a meal for themselves. Meals consist of a bowl of soup, a main course meal (with a protein, a vegetable, and a starch), and a dessert. No deliveries on holidays and weekends, but additional meals may be requested to accommodate weekend and holidays. Special diet types available, all meals prepared at Wentworth Lodge Long-Term Care Facility.
Glanbrook Community Services Meals on Wheels (Hot) Program
Work: 905-692-3464
Fax Number: 905-692-9406
Carole Taylor, Program Coordinator
4280 Binbrook Rd, Binbrook, ON L0R 1C0, Canada
Cost:
Who can access this service: Service
Fees vary, contact for details
Seniors and other adults with physical limitations who live in the Binbrook, Mount Hope, or Glanbrook areas.
Contact to register for a delivery.
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.