Food Banks

Food Banks and Emergency Food programs provide individuals and families with grocery items free of charge.

Blue Door Food Pantry

Phone:
Contact:
Brenda Paszkat, Community Volunteer, Hamilton Dream Center
Email: Web: Address:
627 Main St E, Hamilton, ON L8M 1J5, Canada
Hours:
Cost:
None
Who can access this service:

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.

How to apply:

By appointment only. Must provide an income statement, a rent receipt, proof of address, and photo ID for each person listed on file.

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. 

East Hamilton Food Centre Emergency Food Bank

Phone:
Contact:
Email: Web: Address:
625 Greenhill Ave, Hamilton, ON L8K 5N8, Canada
Hours:
Cost:
None
Who can access this service:

Open to all families and individuals who are on a low income and in need of food assistance.

How to apply:

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

Phone:
Contact:
Mark Tennant
Email: Web: Address:
155 Cannon St E, Hamilton, ON L8L 2A6, Canada
Hours:
Cost:
None
Who can access this service:

Open to all families (including newcomer families) and individuals that meet a low income assessment.

How to apply:

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

Phone:
Contact:
Jon Huxtable, Minister
Email:
Web: Address:
1120 West 5th Street, Hamilton, ON L9B 1J6, Canada
Hours:
Cost:
None
Who can access this service:

Individuals and families in need of food assistance.

How to apply:

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

Phone:
Crisis Line Number: 1-888-308-6559
Contact:
Vicki Montour, Executive Assistant
Email: Web: Address:
Hours:
Food delivery hours vary, contact for details
Cost:
None
Who can access this service:

Indigenous individuals and families living in Hamilton.

How to apply:

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

Phone:
Contact:
Email: Web: Address:
1432 Centre Rd, Carlisle, ON L0R 1H1, Canada
Hours:
Wednesday 1pm-8pm
Cost:
None
Who can access this service:

Open to individuals and families in need of food and personal care supplements who are not registered at another food bank.

How to apply:

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

Phone:
Contact:
Dike Odimuko, Pastor
Email: Web: Address:
1209 Main St E, Hamilton, ON L8K 1A3, Canada
Hours:
Cost:
None
Who can access this service:

Open to all.

How to apply:

Photo ID is required to access the food bank.

Provides emergency food assistance to people in need.

Ancaster Community Services Food Bank

Phone:
Contact:
Email: Web: Address:
300 Wilson St E, Ancaster, ON L9G 2B9, Canada
Hours:
Cost:
None
Who can access this service:

Low income individuals and families who live in Ancaster or the surrounding area

How to apply:

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

Phone:
Work: 905-627-9922 x29
Contact:
Alexis Wenzowski, Executive Director
Email: Web: Address:
30 King St E, Dundas, ON L9H 1B8, Canada
Hours:
Cost:
None
Who can access this service:

Applicants must attend an interview to determine eligibility.

How to apply:

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

Phone:
Contact:
Olayinka Dada, Senior Pastor
Email: Web: Address:
103 MacNab St S, Hamilton, ON L8P 3C2, Canada
Hours:
Cost:
None
Who can access this service:

Open to any family or individual in need of food assistance.

How to apply:

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

Phone:
Contact:
Shirley Molloy, Executive Director, Salvation Army, Hamilton Community and Family Services
Email:
Web: Address:
150 King St W, Dundas, ON L9H 1V4, Canada
Hours:
Cost:
None
Who can access this service:

Open to all families and individuals who are in need and on a low income.

How to apply:

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

Phone:
Contact:
Shirley Molloy, Executive Director, Salvation Army, Hamilton Community and Family Services
Email:
Web: Address:
80 Bay St N, Hamilton, ON L8R 3N3, Canada
Hours:
Cost:
None
Who can access this service:

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.

How to apply:

No application required.

Provides emergency help in the form of a community food bank.

Welcome Inn Community Centre Food Bank

Phone:
Contact:
Krista Rao, Community Programs Coordinator
Email: Web: Address:
40 Wood St E, Hamilton, ON L8L 3Y3, Canada
Hours:
Mon, Wed-Fri
10:30 am-2 pm
Revised hours 2021
Cost:
None
Who can access this service:

Open to all

How to apply:

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

Phone:
Work: 905-574-1334 x300
Contact:
Charlotte Redekop-Young, Manager of Emergency Food Services
Email: Web: Address:
28 Athens Street, Hamilton, ON L9C 3K9
Hours:
Cost:
None
Who can access this service:

Families or individuals who are in need of food assistance, are on a low income, and reside on the Hamilton mountain.

How to apply:

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)

Phone:
Contact:
Antoinette Laffrenier, Operations Manager
Email: Web: Address:
390 King William St, Hamilton, ON L8L 1P6, Canada
Hours:
Cost:
None
Who can access this service:

Families or individuals who are in need of food assistance.

How to apply:

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

Phone:
Contact:
Cindy Allen, Parish Administrator
Email: Web: Address:
157 Mill St N, Waterdown, ON L0R 2H0, Canada
Hours:
Cost:
None
Who can access this service:

Families or individuals in need of food assistance or personal care items.

How to apply:

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

Phone:
Contact:
Liana Brown, Pastor
Email: Web: Address:
92 Ottawa St N, Hamilton, ON L8H 3Z1, Canada
Hours:
Cost:
None
Who can access this service:

Open to all residents of the Crown Point neighbourhood.

How to apply:

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

Phone:
Contact:
Email: Web:
Address:
1307 Woodburn Rd, Hannon, ON L0R 1P0, Canada
Hours:
Cost:
None
Who can access this service:

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)

How to apply:

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

Phone:
Contact:
Sue Smith, Director of Food Services
Email: Web: Address:
196 Wentworth St N, Hamilton, ON L8L 5V7, Canada
Hours:
Cost:
None
Who can access this service:

Open to all families and individuals who are on a low income and in need of food assistance.

How to apply:

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

Phone:
Contact:
Email: Web: Address:
203 Bell Ave, Hamilton, ON L8K 3E5, Canada
Hours:
Hours vary, contact for details
Cost:
None
Who can access this service:

Individuals and families in need of food assistance.

How to apply:

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

Phone:
Contact:
Raven vanBommel, Founder and Executive Director
Email: Web: Address:
100 Main St E, Hamilton, ON L8N 3W7, Canada
Hours:
Cost:
None
Who can access this service:

Families and Individuals with children aged 0-3 years who are in need of assistance.

How to apply:

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

Phone:
Work: 905-549-4884 x1
Contact:
Email: Web: Address:
785 Britannia Ave, Hamilton, ON L8H 2B6, Canada
Hours:
Cost:
None
Who can access this service:

Open to all

How to apply:

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

Phone: Contact:
Abu Noman Tarek
Email: Web: Address:
192 Greenwich St, Brantford, ON N3S 2X6, Canada
Hours:
Hours vary, contact to book a time
Cost:
None
Who can access this service:

Individuals or families on a low income in the greater Hamilton area.

How to apply:

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

Phone:
Work: 905-528-7625 x259
Fax Number: 905-526-8723
Contact:
Melissa Henley, Food Bank Coordinator
Email: Web: Address:
30 Wilson St, Hamilton, ON L8R 1C5, Canada
Hours:
Cost:
None
Who can access this service:

Open to everyone ages 13 to 25. ID must be shown to verify birth date.

How to apply:

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

Phone:
Contact:
Email: Web: Address:
605 ON-8, Stoney Creek, ON L8G 5G2, Canada
Hours:
Cost:
None
Who can access this service:

Open to any family or individual in need of food assistance and on a low income who resides in Stoney Creek.

How to apply:

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

Phone:
Contact:
Email: Web: Address:
284 Concession St, Hamilton, ON L9A 1B3, Canada
Hours:
1pm - 2pm
Third Saturday of the month
Cost:
None
Who can access this service:

Families and individuals who are in need and on a low income.

How to apply:

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

Phone:
Work: 905-526-1558 x401
Fax Number: 905-524-1558
Contact:
Email: Web: Address:
460 Wentworth St N, Hamilton, ON L8L 5W8, Canada
Hours:
Cost:
None
Who can access this service:

Open to all individuals and families in need.

How to apply:

Contact for information.

Provides food assistance to those in need.

Grocery Give-Away and Open Doors

Phone:
Contact:
Email: Web: Address:
458 King St W, Hamilton, ON L8P 1B7, Canada
Hours:
Cost:
None
Who can access this service:

Open to all.

How to apply:

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.