Community Meals

Programs often run by volunteers that organizes suppers, lunches or other get-togethers that give community residents an opportunity to meet one another in a friendly and informal atmosphere while sharing a meal.

Knox Presbyterian Church Waterdown Community Breakfast

Phone:
Fax Number: 905-689-0542
Contact:
Grant Vissers, Lead Pastor, Knox Presbyterian Church
Email:
Web: Address:
80 Mill St N, Waterdown, ON L0R 2H0, Canada
Hours:
8 am-10 am
Second and third Saturday of each month
Cost:
None
Who can access this service:

Open to all

How to apply:

No application required

Program offers Saturday morning breakfast to the community twice per month.

De Mazenod Door Outreach

Phone:
Contact:
Tony O'Dell, President & CEO
Email: Web: Address:
440 King St E, Hamilton, ON L8N 1C6, Canada
Hours:
Cost:
None
Who can access this service:

Open to all

How to apply:

No application required

Provides free daily breakfast and lunch meals to individuals in need. 

Dinner with a Movie

Phone:
Fax Number: 905-522-3433
Contact:
Jennifer Black, Office Administrator
Email: Web: Address:
181 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8P 4Y4, Canada
Hours:
Cost:
None
Who can access this service:

Open to all, with a focus on low income individuals and families

How to apply:

No application required

Program offers free dinner and a movie to the community.

Let's do Lunch, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church

Phone:
Contact:
John Read, Minister
,
Amber Cowan, Office Administrator
Email: Web: Address:
31 Sulphur Springs Rd, Ancaster, ON L9G 1L7, Canada
Hours:
Program is temporarily CANCELLED due to COVID-19.
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Third Wednesday of each month
12 noon-1pm
Only operates from September to May
Cost:
None
donation accepted
Who can access this service:

Open to all.

How to apply:

No application required.

Program offers a monthly lunch for seniors in Ancaster the community.

Lunch in the Country

Phone:
Contact:
Mamie McCromack, Chair
Email: Web: Address:
16 Field Rd, Jerseyville, ON L0R 1R0, Canada
Hours:
Second Wednesday of each month
12 noon
Operates September to June
Cost:
None
donations accepted
Who can access this service:

Open to all.

How to apply:

No application required.

Program offers free soup, sandwiches, coffee, tea and dessert.  There is a free will donation for those who are able.

Hess Street Baptist Mission Men's Breakfast

Phone:
Contact:
Email:
Web:
Address:
179 Hess St N, Hamilton, ON L8R 2T1, Canada
Hours:
Hours vary, contact for details
Cost:
None
Who can access this service:

Men

How to apply:

No application required.

Offers community breakfast for men to gather, eat, share, and pray.

Oasis Coffeehouse Breakfast Program

Phone:
Contact:
Email: Web: Address:
30 Wilson St, Hamilton, ON L8R 1C5, Canada
Hours:
Cost:
None
Who can access this service:

Open to all ages 13 to 25.

How to apply:

No registration required.

Provides a free warm, nutritious meal on weekday mornings for youth aged 13-25. Also gives access to showers, hygiene products, clothing, wi-fi, computers, and crisis and housing support. Program parts are on-site to give resources and support. This program is part of the Oasis Coffeehouse supported through the Living Food Training Service Programs.

King's Way Coffeehouse

Phone:
Contact:
Email: Web: Address:
390 King William St, Hamilton, ON L8L 1P6, Canada
Hours:
2nd and 4th Fridays of the month
September-June
Cost:
None
Who can access this service:

Open to all.

How to apply:

No application required.

Offers free pizza, treats, and refreshments, as well as community connections.

The Table

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

Open to all.

How to apply:

Contact for information.

Every Wednesday evening, volunteers from Blessings Christian Church serve hot take-away meals from The Dream Centre parking lot. 

Crossfire Assembly Community Dinner

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 free meal to people in need on the first Wednesday of every month. Join others in the Crossfire meeting room, or take a meal to go. 

Meal Program, Notre Dame House

Phone:
Contact:
Email: Web: Address:
14 Cannon St W, Hamilton, ON L8R 2B2, Canada
Hours:
Cost:
None
Who can access this service:

Open to all youth ages 16-21 years old.

How to apply:

No registration required.

Provides dine-in or take-out meals at lunch and dinnertime for youth.