Provides food and clothing to individuals in need. Donations are welcome. This service is offered through appointments on Tuesdays. Please call 905-527-8605 to book an appointment.
Food Banks
Food Banks and Emergency Food programs provide individuals and families with grocery items free of charge.
Blue Door Food Pantry
Work: 905-527-8605
Brenda Paszkat, Community Volunteer, Hamilton Dream Center
627 Main St E, Hamilton, ON L8M 1J5, Canada
Cost:
Who can access this service: None
Individuals on low working income or low pension income who live in the City of Hamilton. Only OW and ODSP recipients living in the service area of Wellington St. to Parkdale Ave. and Cumberland Ave. to Burlington St. may have access to this service.
By appointment only. Must provide an income statement, a rent receipt, proof of address, and photo ID for each person listed on file.
East Hamilton Food Centre Emergency Food Bank
Work: 905-574-6201
625 Greenhill Ave, Hamilton, ON L8K 5N8, Canada
Cost:
Who can access this service: None
Open to all families and individuals who are on a low income and in need of food assistance.
To register bring identification for all members of the household, proof of address, rent or mortgage statements, and copies of utility statements. Contact or visit website for details.
An emergency food bank operated in partnership with the Davis Creek neighbourhood association. Also offers hygiene supplies when available.
Venture Centre Market Place Emergency Food and Clothing Bank
Work: 905-972-9485
Mark Tennant
155 Cannon St E, Hamilton, ON L8L 2A6, Canada
Cost:
Who can access this service: None
Open to all families (including newcomer families) and individuals that meet a low income assessment.
Contact for information. An attendant will schedule an appointment for the caller to attend for registration.
Provides emergency food and clothing for families and individuals in need.
Parkview Church Emergency Food Program
Work: 905-574-6917
Jon Huxtable, Minister
1120 West 5th Street, Hamilton, ON L9B 1J6, Canada
Cost:
Who can access this service: None
Individuals and families in need of food assistance.
No application required, service is first-come first-served. Please bring ID and proof of income (such as a stub from Ontario Works or ODSP) or a referral slip from a referring agency.
Distributes food to Hamilton residents through donations from local bakeries and grocery stores. No appointment necessary, service is first-come, first-served. This is NOT a food bank, but can occasionally supplement what individuals or families receive from food banks.
Native Women's Centre Emergency Outreach Program
Vicki Montour, Executive Assistant
Food delivery hours vary, contact for details
Cost:
Who can access this service: None
Indigenous individuals and families living in Hamilton.
Call the office and leave a voicemail to register for a food delivery.
Provides emergency food/clothing/household supplies to Indigenous people living in the Hamilton area who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. Supplies are delivered to the applicants homes.
Flamborough Food Bank Services
Work: 905-690-1036
1432 Centre Rd, Carlisle, ON L0R 1H1, Canada
Wednesday 1pm-8pm
Cost:
Who can access this service: None
Open to individuals and families in need of food and personal care supplements who are not registered at another food bank.
Registration form needs to be filled out at the food bank. Bring Photo ID, proof of residency, income and major expenses.
Community food bank located in Carlisle United Church.
Food drop off sites include:
- Sobeys (255 Dundas Street East, Waterdown)
- Fortino’s (115 Hamilton Street North, Waterdown)
- Waterdown Fire Station 24 (252 Parkside Drive, Waterdown)
For major donations please call in advance, donations are not accepted during Food Bank hours.
All Nations Full Gospel Church Food Bank
Work: 416-667-9333
Dike Odimuko, Pastor
1209 Main St E, Hamilton, ON L8K 1A3, Canada
Cost:
Who can access this service: None
Open to all.
Photo ID is required to access the food bank.
Provides emergency food assistance to people in need.
Ancaster Community Services Food Bank
Work: 905-648-6675
300 Wilson St E, Ancaster, ON L9G 2B9, Canada
Cost:
Who can access this service: None
Low income individuals and families who live in Ancaster or the surrounding area
Call to book an appointment. ID with proof of address for each household member required. Proof of income and expenses required.
Provides non-perishable food on an emergency basis to residents on a fixed or low income.
Hamilton Jewish Social Services Kosher Food Bank
Work: 905-627-9922 x29
Alexis Wenzowski, Executive Director
30 King St E, Dundas, ON L9H 1B8, Canada
Cost:
Who can access this service: None
Applicants must attend an interview to determine eligibility.
Contact to arrange an interview.
Provides Kosher food and personal care products to families and individuals. Allows clients to collect their own goods according to the size of the household and their needs.
Restoration House Hamilton Food Bank
Work: 905-527-1622
Olayinka Dada, Senior Pastor
103 MacNab St S, Hamilton, ON L8P 3C2, Canada
Cost:
Who can access this service: None
Open to any family or individual in need of food assistance.
Contact for information about how to apply.
Offers emergency food assistance to all persons living in poverty and with low incomes.
Salvation Army Dundas Food Bank
Work: 905-627-0572
Shirley Molloy, Executive Director, Salvation Army, Hamilton Community and Family Services
150 King St W, Dundas, ON L9H 1V4, Canada
Cost:
Who can access this service: None
Open to all families and individuals who are in need and on a low income.
Contact for information
Provides emergency help in the form of a community food bank. The food bank sometimes has fresh fruits and vegetables.
Salvation Army Central Hamilton Food Bank
Work: 905-540-1888
Shirley Molloy, Executive Director, Salvation Army, Hamilton Community and Family Services
80 Bay St N, Hamilton, ON L8R 3N3, Canada
Cost:
Who can access this service: None
Open to all families and individuals who are in need and on a low income. Users can access the food bank monthly, to a maximum of 12 times per year.
No application required.
Provides emergency help in the form of a community food bank.
Welcome Inn Community Centre Food Bank
Work: 905-525-5824
Krista Rao, Community Programs Coordinator
40 Wood St E, Hamilton, ON L8L 3Y3, Canada
Mon, Wed-Fri
10:30 am-2 pm
Revised hours 2021
Cost:
Who can access this service: None
Open to all
Contact for information. ID with proof of address is required for each household member.
Emergency food bank providing three-day supply of food and personal hygiene products. Can be accessed once per household every 30 days.
Neighbour to Neighbour Centre Food Bank and Emergency Services
Work: 905-574-1334 x300
Charlotte Redekop-Young, Manager of Emergency Food Services
28 Athens Street, Hamilton, ON L9C 3K9
Cost:
Who can access this service: None
Families or individuals who are in need of food assistance, are on a low income, and reside on the Hamilton mountain.
Contact for information and to book intake appointment. Bring identification for all members of the household, proof of address, and proof of income.
Provides supplementary and emergency food for residents of Hamilton mountain. Food bank clients are required to make an appointment for every visit.
King's Way Outreach Centre Food Pantry (The)
Work: 905-296-9473
Antoinette Laffrenier, Operations Manager
390 King William St, Hamilton, ON L8L 1P6, Canada
Cost:
Who can access this service: None
Families or individuals who are in need of food assistance.
Walk-Ins welcome. No registration required. Bring own bags.
Grocery baskets provided to those in need upon request as food items are available. Donations for the food pantry accepted during hours of operation.
Food with Grace Waterdown Food Bank
Work: 905-966-7900
Cindy Allen, Parish Administrator
157 Mill St N, Waterdown, ON L0R 2H0, Canada
Cost:
Who can access this service: None
Families or individuals in need of food assistance or personal care items.
Call to make an appointment. Please bring proof of residence when picking up food.
This program provides emergency food parcels and personal care items for families and individuals in need of assistance, operating by appointment at the door.
Donations of non-perishable items can be dropped off in the Food with Grace boxes at Sobeys, Fortinos, or No Frills stores in Waterdown, or at Grace Anglican Church. Monetary donations can also be made to the church.
Crown Point Community Church The Giving Cupboard
Work: 905-545-2002
Liana Brown, Pastor
92 Ottawa St N, Hamilton, ON L8H 3Z1, Canada
Cost:
Who can access this service: None
Open to all residents of the Crown Point neighbourhood.
Contact for information about the application procedure.
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.
Glanbrook Community Food Bank
Work: 905-692-3781
1307 Woodburn Rd, Hannon, ON L0R 1P0, Canada
Cost:
Who can access this service: None
Low income individuals and families residing in the Glanbrook area with the following postal codes: L0R 1C0 (Binbrook), L0R 1P0 (Hannon), and L0R 1W0 (Mount Hope)
Call or drop in for information about application procedures.
Community food bank operated by Christ Anglican Church that provides emergency help to individuals and families.
Good Food Centre
Work: 905-528-4212
Sue Smith, Director of Food Services
196 Wentworth St N, Hamilton, ON L8L 5V7, Canada
Cost:
Who can access this service: None
Open to all families and individuals who are on a low income and in need of food assistance.
Contact for information or to book an appointment. Bring: identification for all members of the household, proof of address, income statements, rent or mortgage statements, and copies of utility statements.
Provides emergency access to food and hygiene supplies in a community-based setting, while providing as much choice as possible, including culturally appropriate food.
Hamilton East Campus Food Bank
Work: 905-545-6180
203 Bell Ave, Hamilton, ON L8K 3E5, Canada
Hours vary, contact for details
Cost:
Who can access this service: None
Individuals and families in need of food assistance.
Call or send an email describing the need or situation.
Community service exists to fill in the gap for individuals and families in urgent need of basic needs such as food, hygiene supplies, or any type of immediate emotional support for those who are grieving.
Donations of non-perishable food items, cleaning supplies and toiletries are welcome from the community.
Infant Formula and Diaper Bank
Work: 289-799-9514
Raven vanBommel, Founder and Executive Director
100 Main St E, Hamilton, ON L8N 3W7, Canada
Cost:
Who can access this service: None
Families and Individuals with children aged 0-3 years who are in need of assistance.
Valid ID for each qualifying family member is required for registration.
Provides emergency supply of infant formula, baby food, and diapers to families with children aged 0-3 years. Assistance provided up to once every 2 months.
Niwasa Food Bank
Work: 905-549-4884 x1
785 Britannia Ave, Hamilton, ON L8H 2B6, Canada
Cost:
Who can access this service: None
Open to all
Make an appointment by calling 905-549-4884, option 1. Photo identification required.
Provides food to Hamilton residents in need. Provides delivery to seniors and those not able to pick up. By appointment only.
ICNA Relief Canada Resource Centre and Food Bank
Work: (905) 997-8777
Abu Noman Tarek
192 Greenwich St, Brantford, ON N3S 2X6, Canada
Hours vary, contact to book a time
Cost:
Who can access this service: None
Individuals or families on a low income in the greater Hamilton area.
Online registration is required. After registration proof of income needs to be emailed to hamiltonfb@icnareliefcanada.ca
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.
Stacey's Place Youth Food Bank and Rock Shop
Work: 905-528-7625 x259
Fax Number: 905-526-8723
Melissa Henley, Food Bank Coordinator
30 Wilson St, Hamilton, ON L8R 1C5, Canada
Cost:
Who can access this service: None
Open to everyone ages 13 to 25. ID must be shown to verify birth date.
No application required.
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.
Youth can also trade in "Rock Bucks" earned through the Living Rock educational programs to "purchase" household items or clothing.
Stoney Creek Community Food Bank Services
Work: 905-643-2090
605 ON-8, Stoney Creek, ON L8G 5G2, Canada
Cost:
Who can access this service: None
Open to any family or individual in need of food assistance and on a low income who resides in Stoney Creek.
A piece of I.D is required to prove residence. Ex. Utility bill, driver's license, home rental agreements etc.
Provides nutritional food to residents of Stoney Creek who are in need.
Seventh Day Adventist Church Community Services and Food Bank
Work: 905-575-8764
284 Concession St, Hamilton, ON L9A 1B3, Canada
1pm - 2pm
Third Saturday of the month
Cost:
Who can access this service: None
Families and individuals who are in need and on a low income.
Bring identification to register as first-time user. Food bank can be used once per month.
Offers emergency services to families and individuals of any religion to assist in meeting immediate needs. Services include Food Bank and occasional clothing, furniture, and household items.
Eva Rothwell Centre Emergency Food Pantry
Work: 905-526-1558 x401
Fax Number: 905-524-1558
460 Wentworth St N, Hamilton, ON L8L 5W8, Canada
Cost:
Who can access this service: None
Open to all individuals and families in need.
Contact for information.
Provides food assistance to those in need.
Grocery Give-Away and Open Doors
Work: 905-525-8894
458 King St W, Hamilton, ON L8P 1B7, Canada
Cost:
Who can access this service: None
Open to all.
No application required.
Provides a bag of non-perishable food to people in need on the third Wednesday of every month. The meeting room is open, with coffee and desserts offered.