Program provides a healthy free meal each Thursday. This service is currently being offered as take-out only.
Free Meals
Meals are provided free of charge in the community through volunteer labour and donations.
Hamilton Community Food Centre Family Dinner
Open to all
No application required
Oasis Coffeehouse Evening Meal Program
Open to all ages 13 to 25.
No application required.
Provides free warm, nutritious meals on weekdays for youth aged 13-25. Offers positive social activities such as wellness spa night, sports and recreation, cultural theme night, and movie and game nights. Youth are also able to access support through crisis response, referrals, and use the “work to earn” model to receive incentives. This program is part of the Oasis Coffeehouse supported through the Living Food Training Service Programs.
King's Way Meals and Feeding Program
Families and individuals in need of food assistance.
No application required.
Program offers continental breakfast, hot lunches and pizza night for those in need.
Living Rock Ministries The Gathering
Open to everyone ages 13 to 25.
Drop-in to register.
Offers a noon-hour lunch and chapel service with a Christ-focused message designed specifically for street-involved youth. Offers food, music, and people sharing their personal stories. There are also opportunities for informal discussions and questions, and one-on-one chaplaincy support on request.
There are two seatings each Wednesday. Drop-in to register.
Good Shepherd Centres, Daily Hot Meal Program
Open to all families and individuals in need of food assistance.
No application required.
Distributes free packed meals for anyone in need.
Dine-in Friday Lunch
Open to all.
No application required.
Provides a healthy free lunch every Friday.
Hamilton Out of The Cold Free Meal Program
Families or individuals in need who are on a low income.
No application required.
Provides free hot meals to people in need. Operates in the winter, usually the beginning of November to the end of March. Schedule can be found online.