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Food Access Guide
Hamilton, Ontario
www.foodaccessguide.ca
September 2020
Food Access Guide, 3rd Edition, 2020-09-23 Revision Download the current version at http://foodaccessguide.ca Copyright © Hamilton Public Library Some rights reserved. You may reproduce or transmit this publication, in whole or in part, if doing so will improve someone's access to food. You may not charge a fee for reproductions of this publication or derivitave works except to cover the costs of printing. Hamilton Public Library values its partnerships with organizations and community groups to distribute reliable, up-to-date community information in accessible formats. If you intend to use the information in this publication for a project of community benefit, please let us know. Structured, relational community data is available in electronic form that produces a result superior to manual transcription from this book. Red Book by HPL Hamilton Public Library (Central branch) 55 York Blvd. L8N 4E4 905-546-3200 redbook@hpl.ca redbook.hpl.ca Inclusion in this publication does not imply an endorsement and should not be construed as a comment on the quality of any service listed. Omission should not be construed as a statement on the suitability or quality of any agency, program, or service. Hamilton Public Library, as publisher, accepts no liability for loss or damage resulting from errors or omissions in this directory. Information Hamilton ISBN: 978-0-9947700-6-6 Printed in Canada
The Hamilton Food Access Guide
The Food Access Guide lists places in Hamilton, Ontario where food can be obtained for
free or at low cost.
In 1997, the City of Hamilton Public Health Services created the Food Access Guide
as mandated by the Government of Ontario. All public health units were to develop
and disseminate an inventory of local programs and services which increase access to
healthy foods. In 2008 when provincial mandates changed, a City of Hamilton Public
Health Services survey found that service providers valued the Food Access Guide and
supported its continuation.
A grant from the Hamilton Community Foundation enabled to the integration of the Food
Access Guide with the Red Book of Hamilton services database. Information Hamilton
took over production of the guide in 2016, and developed a real time version of the guide
in 2018.
When Information Hamilton closed in December 2018, the database for the Red Book of
Hamilton was transitioned to the Hamilton Public Library (HPL). In 2019, HPL re-engaged
City of Hamilton Public Health Services to collaborate on the Food Access Guide.
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1Table of Contents
3 Community Gardens
4 Community Kitchens
7 Congregate Dining
10 Community Meals
14 Food Banks
21 Food Cooperatives
22 Free Meals
29 Good Food Box Programs
30 Low Cost Meals
33 Meals on Wheels Programs
35 Prenatal Nutrition Programs
40 Shopping and Transportation
44 Student Nutrition Programs
2Community Gardens
A community garden is a space where plants are grown by the community to meet
that community’s needs. The garden engages community members to grow their
own vegetables and herbs, to get exercise, and to meet new friends.
Hamilton Community Garden Network
Phone: 905-574-1334 x302
Contact: Amy Angelo,
Email: aangelo@n2ncentre.com
Web: www.n2ncentre.com/hamilton-
community-food-centre/community-garden-
networking-program/
Address:
Dates: varies by location * phone or email
contact listed in the Garden Directory for
information about your local garden
Hours: varies by location * phone or email
contact listed in the Garden Directory for
information about your local garden
Cost: Program - fees vary * see information
listed in Garden Directory by visiting the
website;
Who can access this service: see information
listed in Garden Directory by visiting the
website
How to apply: see information listed in Garden
Directory by visiting the website
Hamilton Community Garden Network (HCGN)
provides resources and tools needed to start,
run, or participate in community garden
development. Current community garden
locations can be searched on the online
map: http://www.n2ncentre.com/hamilton-
community-food-centre/community-garden-
networking-program HCGN is currently
organized by the Neighbour to Neighbour
Centre's Hamilton Community Food Centre.
3Community Kitchens
A community kitchen is a public space where people get together and cook on a
regular basis. Community kitchens offer the opportunity to share skills, socialize, and
reduce costs by purchasing collectively.
Cooking Programs program offered twice throughout the school
Living Rock Ministries year. Youth-led creation and facilitated
Phone: 905-528-7625 x229 discussion on food justice topics. Recipes
Contact: Kevin Vos, Rock Rescources feature whole foods and locally sourced
Email: mail@livingrock.ca ingredients with vegetarian and halal options.
Web: www.livingrock.ca
Address: 30 Wilson St, Hamilton, ON, L8R 1C5 Diabetes Kitchen Program
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30 am-4:30 pm Compass Community Health Centre
Cost: None Phone: 905-523-6611 x3047
Who can access this service: Age 13 years to Contact: Cory Ma, Registered Dietitian
25 years; Open to all Web: www.nhchc.ca/programs-services/
How to apply: managing-your-health-wellness
Cooking and kitchen training in the Living Rock Address: 438 Hughson St N, Hamilton, ON,
industrial kitchen. Provides work experience L8L 4N5
and training for at risk youth in the Hamilton Dates: Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Sep-Nov * 1 Friday per
community. Youth cook and participate in month
clean-up. Incentives for participation include Hours: 9:30am-12:30pm
volunteer hours and Rock Bucks to be used Cost: None
in Stacey's Place Youth Food Bank and Rock Who can access this service: People living
Shop. Food produced in these programs is with diabetes, and their families, or those
used to support the Oasis Coffeehouse meal who are at increased risk of development of
programs. Diabetes.
How to apply: Contact for information.
Cooking Up Justice Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all Compass
Neighbour to Neighbour Centre Community Health Groups are cancelled until
Phone: 905-574-1334 x308 further notice. All non-essential programs
Contact: LeeAnne MacGregor, Program and services including the gym services are
Coordinator also cancelled. Program provides learning
Email: lmacgregor@n2ncentre.com opportunities that help participants develop
Web: www.n2ncentre.com/ skill and confidence in the kitchen, and learn
Address: 310 Limeridge Rd W, Hamilton, ON, about choice and preparation of diabetes
L9C 2V2 friendly food. Topics include: food safety
Dates: Temporarily closed during COVID-19 education, cooking more to limit processed
pandemic food and restaurant use, make healthy choices
Hours: Tue 3:30 pm-5:30 pm taste great, cooking techniques, healthy
Cost: None alternatives, vegetarian protein options and
Who can access this service: Age 12 years to money saving tips. Sessions run one Friday
18 years per month, for three Months: September -
How to apply: Contact to register November January - March April – June
Due to the COVID-19 virus this service has
been temporarily suspended. 12-week cooking
4Food Access Programs, Cooking at the Intercultural Community Kitchens
Core Neighbour to Neighbour Centre
Hamilton Urban Core Community Health Phone: 905-574-1334 x304
Centre Contact: Caitlin Craven or Narmin Mzouri ,
Phone: 905-522-3233 Food Skills Coordinator
Email: administration@hucchc.com Email: ccraven@n2ncentre.com
Web: www.hucchc.com/programs.html Web: www.n2ncentre.com/
Address: 71 Rebecca St, Hamilton, ON, L8R communityfoodcentre/
1B6 Address: 310 Limeridge Rd W, Hamilton, ON,
Hours: Hours vary - 8 week sessions offered 4 L9C 2V2
times per year Dates: TEMPORARILY CLOSED
Cost: None Hours: Wed and Thu 11:30 am-2:30 pm
Who can access this service: Open to all Cost: None
How to apply: Contact for information * Who can access this service: Open to all
Registration required How to apply: Register for Wednesday's
program by contacting Narmin at
Due to COVID-19 this service is experiencing nmzouri@n2ncenctre.com Register for
a closure. Offering a weekly, eight-week Thursday's program by contacting Caitlin at
program in which participants learn about ccraven@n2ncentre.com
food, nutrition, healthy eating, kitchen
safety, safe food handling, and basic cooking Due to the COVID-19 virus this service has
techniques. Offered up to four times per year. been temporarily suspended. Intercultural
Community Kitchens are a space where
people get together regularly to cook and eat
Food Access Programs, Inner City
healthy recipes and share knowledge from
Women’s Collective Kitchen their cultures. Community kitchens offer the
Hamilton Urban Core Community Health opportunity to meet others and exchange skills
Centre in a welcoming environment.
Phone: 905-522-3233
Contact: Denise Brooks, Executive Director
Seniors Community Kitchen
Email: administration@hucchc.com
Web: www.hucchc.com Compass Community Health Centre
Address: 71 Rebecca St, Hamilton, ON, L8R Phone: 905-523-6611 x3006
1B6 Contact: Andrew Sweetnam,
Hours: Twice each month, contact for Web: compassch.org/programs-services/
information community-health-promotion
Cost: None Address: 438 Hughson St N, Hamilton, ON,
Who can access this service: Female L8L 4N5
identifying individuals Dates: Third Wednesday of the month
How to apply: Hours: 11:30am-2:30pm
Cost: None
Due to COVID-19 this service is experiencing Who can access this service: Older adults
a closure. Offers a place to plan and cook How to apply: Registration required, contact
affordable meals, learn and share skills helpful for more information.
in budgeting, shopping and preparation
of healthy food. The initiative is aimed to Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all Compass
address food access, reduced social isolation, Community Health Groups are cancelled until
community engagement and capacity building. further notice. All non-essential programs
and services including the gym services are
also cancelled. Teaches senior residents
and clients nutrition strategies and cooking
skills. Participants participate in a luncheon
5to develop friendships and socialize. Also
offers special guest speakers about topics that
interest participants.
6Congregate Dining
Congregate and dining programs provide lowcost meals that are enjoyed in a
community setting. Transportation may be provided.
Cafe 55 Plus
Due to the COVID-19 virus, all VON congregate
Salvation Army (The)
dining programs have been temporarily
Phone: 905-627-0572
cancelled. Participants receive a meal served
Contact: Shirley Molloy, Director
in a group setting that provides an opportunity
Web: www.salvationarmy.ca
for socializing. Developed for older adults
Address: Salvation Army Community and
and adults with disabilities who would like to
Family Services, 150 King St W, Dundas, ON,
get out of the house more. Transportation is
L9H 1V4
available for a fee.
Dates: Sep-Jun
Hours: Thu 10 am-2:30 pm
Cost: Program - $5 Diners Club
Who can access this service: Age 55 years Welcome Inn Community Centre
and older; Residents in Dundas, Ancaster, Phone: 905-525-5824
Flamborough and West Hamilton (west of Contact: Ruth Kaulback, Seniors Program
Highway 403). Coordinator and Volunteer Coordinator
How to apply: Email: info@welcomeinn.ca
Web: welcomeinn.ca/seniors-support-
Program provides games, fellowship, and programs/
learning opportunities in a fun environment Address: 40 Wood St E, Hamilton, ON, L8L
to develop companionship among seniors. 3Y3
Congregate/Group Senior Dining available Dates: Temporarily closed during COVID-19
from Sep-Jun. pandemic (Sept-June)
Hours: Tue 12 noon-2 pm
Congregate Dining Cost: None - social interaction; Program -
VON Hamilton Tuesday meal: $4.50
Phone: 905-522-1022 Who can access this service: Seniors living in
Contact: Annette Thompson, Coordinator, the central and north end of Hamilton
Community Support Services How to apply:
Email: voncsshamilton@von.ca
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic Seniors
Web: www.von.ca/en/service/congregate-
Diners Club has been suspended until further
dining
notice. Weekly home-cooked lunch followed
Address: St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton,
by activities such as singing, games, and
2757 King St E, Hamilton, ON, L8G 5E4
excursions. Summer schedule available in July
Hours: Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30
and August including brunch and/or a day trip.
pm * Every other Tue 12 noon-2 pm
Cost: Program - Program: $9.50/meal
maximum * Transportation: available for Diners' Club Congregate Dining Program
additional fee; fees adjusted to ability to pay * Glanbrook Community Services
participants are invoiced monthly Phone: 905-692-3464
Who can access this service: Seniors and Contact: Carole Taylor, Program Coordinator
people with disabilities Email:
How to apply: carole@glanbrookcommunityservices.ca
7Web: www.glanbrookcommunityservices.ca/ Meal Services, Congregate Dining
diners_club.html VON Hamilton
Address: The 447 Wing, 3210 Homestead Dr, Phone: 905-522-1022
Mount Hope, ON, L0R 1W0 Email: voncsshamilton@von.ca
Hours: Third Thu of each month 12 noon-1 pm Web: www.von.ca/en/service/congregate-
Cost: Program - $12 includes meal, dessert, dining
and tea/coffee; Address: Idlewyld Manor, 449 Sanatorium Rd,
Who can access this service: Open to seniors Hamilton, ON, L9C 2A7
and most older adults Hours: Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30
How to apply: Call to register pm * Every other Tue 12 noon-2 pm
Cost: Program - Program: $9.50/meal
Due to the COVID-19 virus Glanbrook
maximum * Transportation: available for
Community Services has cancelled all
additional fee; fees adjusted to ability to pay *
programs and services except for Meals on
participants are invoiced monthly
Wheels deliveries. Program offers a monthly
Who can access this service: Seniors and
nutritious meal and social time at a location in
people with disabilities
Glanbrook/Binbrook. Participants from outside
How to apply:
of Glanbrook are welcome, but must arrange
their own transportation. Transportation can Due to the COVID-19 virus, all VON congregate
be arranged for participants who reside in dining programs have been temporarily
Glanbrook. cancelled. Program offered to older adults and
adults with disabilities who don't get out and
McQuesten Senior's Program would like to. Each meal is served in a group
Boys and Girls Clubs of Hamilton setting providing opportunity for socializing,
Phone: 905-544-0050 x261 and transportation is available for a fee.
Contact: Emily Carroll, Program Lead,
Roxborough Seniors Seniors Drop-In Centre
Email: emily.carroll@kboysandgirlsclub.com St. Matthew's House
Web: www.kboysandgirlsclub.com Phone: 905-523-5546 x240
Address: St. Helen's Community Centre, 785 Contact: Mel Delorme, Supervisor, Social
Britannia Ave, Hamilton, ON, L8H 2B6 Services
Dates: TEMPORARILY CLOSED Email: admin@stmatthewshouse.ca
Hours: Hours vary by program * contact for Web: www.stmatthewshouse.ca
information Address: Eva Rothwell Centre, 460
Cost: Membership - $10/year Wentworth St N 1st Floor, Hamilton, ON, L8L
Who can access this service: Age 55 years 5W8
and older; Seniors, people who are retired Hours: Mon-Thu 9 am-4 pm: Breakfast 9
How to apply: am-9:45 am and Lunch 12 pm-1:15 pm * Fri 9
am-1 pm: Breakfast 9 am-9:45 am and Lunch
Due to the COVID-19 virus all of Boys and
11:30 am-12:30 pm
Girls Clubs Hamilton's programs have been
Cost: None
cancelled and all locations are closed. Program
Who can access this service: Age 55 years
provides a variety of activities and programs
and older; Older adults
to promote enjoyment and well being for older
How to apply: Drop in, no registration required
adults and retirees. Offering bingo, euchre
and more. Also, fitness and strength training, Due to the COVID-19 virus, St. Matthew's
speaker events on topics relevant to seniors House Seniors Centre has been closed.
and pot luck lunches. Program provides a casual space for seniors to
gather and socialize with an emphasis on low-
income seniors who are vulnerable, potentially
isolated or are living in at-risk conditions. Also
8offering light breakfast and lunch daily, TV,
movies, newspapers, books, games and a
free weekly chair exercise program. Provides
referrals to internal services at St. Matthew’s
House or external organizations or agencies
that provide financial assistance, legal aid,
housing, medical treatment and other services.
Outreach workers provide friendly visiting to
seniors at home for health and safety checks,
and assist seniors in crisis situations.
Seniors Luncheon
Saint James United Church
Phone: 905-689-6223
Contact: Wendy Thomson, Administrator
Email: stjames@stjameswaterdown.ca
Web: www.stjameswaterdown.ca
Address: 306 Parkside Dr, Waterdown, ON,
L0R 2H0
Dates: Sep-May
Hours: Third Tue of each month 11:30 am-1 pm
Cost: Program - $5 per person
Who can access this service: Open to all older
adults
How to apply: Call or email to reserve your
seat(s) by noon on the Friday before the lunch.
Due to COVID-19 this program has been
temporarily cancelled. Program offers a lunch
for all seniors.
9Community 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.
Community Breakfast counselling and access to food cupboard is
Knox Presbyterian Church also available.
Phone: 905-689-8115
Contact: George Robertson, Pastor De Mazenod Door Outreach
Web: www.knoxwaterdown.ca/event/ Phone: (905) 522-9828
community-breakfast Contact: Fr. Tony O'Dell, President & CEO
Address: 80 Mill St N, Waterdown, ON, L0R Email: demazenod@stpatrickshamilton.ca
2H0 Web: demazenod-door.ca
Hours: Second and third Sat of the month 8 Address: St. Patrick Parish, 440 King St E,
am–10 am Hamilton, ON, L8N 1C6
Cost: None Hours: Sat-Thurs Breakfast 10 am-11 am,
Who can access this service: Open to all Lunch 11 am-1 pm; Fri (BBQ) Breakfast 10
How to apply: No registration required am-11 am, Lunch 1 pm-2:30 pm
Cost: None
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the
Who can access this service: Open to all ages.
church building is closed and all in-person
How to apply:
programming has been suspended until
further notice. Program offers Saturday During the COVID-19 pandemic, De Mazenod
morning breakfast to the community twice per Door Outreach is continuing to run with a
month. modified method of service. Please see
website (http://demazenod-door.ca/) for more
Community Outreach Program details. Provides free daily breakfast and lunch
New Vision United Church meals to individuals in need. Friday meals
Phone: 905-522-6843 are provided as a BBQ. Located in St. Patrick
Contact: Pam Wilson, Office Secretary Parish with meal service area in St. Patrick
Email: officeadmin@newvisionunited.org Catholic Elementary School.
Web: www.newvisionunited.org
Address: 24 Main St W, Hamilton, ON, L8P 1H2 Drop-In Programs
Hours: Thu 10 am-1 pm (Lunch 12:15 pm-1 pm) Boys and Girls Clubs of Hamilton
Cost: None Phone: 905-549-2814
Who can access this service: Families/ Contact: Mila Minic, Manager, School Age
Individuals who are in need and on a low Services
income. Email: frontdesk@kboysandgirlsclub.com
How to apply: Web: www.kboysandgirlsclub.com/index.html
Address: 45 Ellis Ave, Hamilton, ON, L8H 4L8
During COVID-19, New Vision United
Dates: TEMPORARILY CLOSED
Church is offering snacks and rest space to
Hours: Hours vary by program * contact for
homeless individuals and others in need. This
information
service is available Mon-Sun 5 pm-10 pm.
Cost: Membership - Child (ages 12 and under)
Meanwhile, the Thursday outreach program
$5; Youth (ages 13-18 and full-time students
will not be running. Program provides lunch,
up to 24) $10; Adult $107.35; Senior (ages 55
worship service and fellowship. One-on-one
10and over) $56.50; Program - all programs free Let's Do Lunch
with club membership Saint Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Who can access this service: Open to all * Phone: 905-648-6024
some programs are geared towards specific Contact: Rev. John T Read
age groups * contact for more information Email: secretary@standrews.ws
How to apply: Web: www.standrews.ws
Address: Ancaster Apsotolic Church, 91
Due to the COVID-19 virus all of Boys and
Carrington Court, Ancaster, ON, L9G 1R2
Girls Clubs Hamilton's programs have been
Dates: Sept - May
cancelled and all locations are closed. Tech
Hours: 3rd Wednesday of each month at 12
Centre Provides public free high speed
pm-1 pm
Internet access for use as a resource for job
Cost: None - Donation accepted
searches or to enhance digital literacy. There
Who can access this service: Open to all
are also scanners and a laser printer. Games
How to apply:
Centre A variety of games available including
pool, foosball, air hockey, board games, ping- Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the
pong, and the latest video games. Jam 101 church building is closed and all in-person
A music education program in collaboration programming has been suspended until
with Hamilton Music Collective's, for seniors in Ancaster the community.
An Instrument for Every Child Program. Introduces children to a wide variety
Loonie Lunch
of musical instruments to spark children's
curiosity and interest. Dinner Club Mon-Fri Saint Andrew's United Church
5 pm-5:30 pm - Provides young people with Phone: 905-383-7411
resources to enhance and expand their access Contact: Laurie White, Minister
to food, education relating to food, and the Email: standrewsofc@shaw.ca
development of healthy habits and life skills. Web: www.standrewsunitedhamilton.ca
Cool Moves A healthy lifestyle program that Address: 479 Upper Paradise Rd, Hamilton,
tackles poor eating habits and inactivity ON, L9C 5E2
among kids (ages 7 and older) Dates: Fall to Spring * Closed in the summer
Hours: 12pm-1:30pm
Cost: Program - $1 or donation
Food Access Programs, Dinner With a Who can access this service: Open to all
Movie How to apply:
Hamilton Urban Core Community Health
Centre Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the
Phone: 905-522-3233 church building is closed and all in-person
Email: administration@hucchc.com programming has been suspended until
Web: www.hucchc.com further notice. Program offers 2 kinds of soup
Address: 71 Rebecca St, Hamilton, ON, L8R (one vegetarian) and a sandwich lunch along
1B6 with the opportunity for community fellowship.
Hours: 3rd Friday of each month, 5 pm-8 pm
Cost: None Lunch in the Country
Who can access this service: Open to all, with Jerseyville United Church
a focus on low income individuals and families Phone: 905-648-5433
How to apply: Contact: Mamie McCromack, Chair
Email: mamiemccormack@gmail.com
Due to COVID-19 this service is experiencing a
Web: fc.churchwebcanada.ca/jerseyville
closure. Program offers dinner and a movie to
Address: 17 Field Rd, Ancaster, ON, L0R 1R0
the community.
Dates: Sep-Jun
Hours: Second Wed of each month at 12 noon
11Cost: None Oasis Coffehouse Evening Drop-In
Who can access this service: Open to all Living Rock Ministries
How to apply: Phone: 905-528-7625
Email: mail@livingrock.ca
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the
Web: www.livingrock.ca
church building is closed and all in-person
Address: 30 Wilson St, Hamilton, ON, L8R 1C5
programming has been suspended until
Hours: Tue, Wed, Thu 6:30 pm-9 pm
further notice. Program offers free soup,
Cost: None
sandwiches, coffee, tea and dessert. There is a
Who can access this service: Age 13 years to
free will donation for those who are able.
25 years; youth
How to apply: Drop-In, no registration required
Men's Breakfast
Hess Street Baptist Mission Inc. Due to the COVID-19 virus all Living Rock
Phone: 905-529-4187 facilities are closed. Dinner is being handed
Address: 179 Hess St N, Hamilton, ON, L8R out at the side door Monday to Friday 4 pm-5
2T1 pm. A safe community for youth to come and
Hours: Hours vary * contact for details share a warm and nutritious meal. Also offers
Cost: None a variety of positive social activities such as
Who can access this service: Men wellness spa night, sports and recreation,
How to apply: Drop-in, no application required cultural theme nights, and movie and game
nights. Youth are able to access support
Offers community breakfast for men to gather, through crisis response, referrals, and use the
eat, share, and pray. "work to earn" model to receive incentives
such as bus tickets or snacks. Program is part
Oasis Coffeehouse Breakfast Program of the Oasis Coffeehouse supported through
Living Rock Ministries the Living Rock Cooking
Email: mail@livingrock.ca Programs
Web: www.livingrock.ca
Address: 30 Wilson St, Hamilton, ON, L8R 1C5 Out of the Cold Day Program
Hours: Mon-Fri 7:45 am-9:30 am Hamilton Out of the Cold
Cost: None Phone: 905-308-8447
Who can access this service: Age 13 years to Email: hootc97@gmail.com
25 years; Youth Web: www.hamiltonoutofthecold.ca
How to apply: Drop-In, no registration required Address: St. Stephen on the Mount Anglican
Church, 625 Concession St, Hamilton, ON, L8V
Due to the COVID-19 virus all Living Rock
1B7
facilities are closed. Breakfast is being handed
Dates: Nov 1, 2019 to Mar 31, 2020
out at the side door Monday to Friday 9 am-10
Hours: Wed 4:30 pm;Temporarily closed
am. Free breakfast available Mon-Fri for youth
during COVID-19 pandemic
aged 13-25. During the program youth also
Cost: None
have access to showers, hygiene produces,
Who can access this service: Families or
clothing, wifi, computers, and crisis and
individuals in need who are on a low income.
housing support. Weekly themed activities
How to apply:
such as wellness, arts and crafts. Program
is part of the Oasis Coffeehouse supported This service/organization is experiencing a
through the Living Rock virus. Visit the City of Hamilton Closures and Cancellations
website for details and updates. Provides
12free hot meals to people in need on Tuesdays.
Organized through Hamilton Out of the Cold
which is a not-for-profit, non-denominational
program serving hot nutritious meals six
days a week from 10 locations throughout
November to March.
Seniors Fitness and Breakfast
Neighbour to Neighbour Centre
Phone: 905-574-1334 x305
Web: www.n2ncentre.com/hamilton-
community-food-centre/food-access-
programs/
Address: Hamilton Community Food Centre,
310 Limeridge Rd W, Hamilton, ON, L9C 2V2
Hours: Tue & Fri; fitness program 9:30
am-10:30 am; breakfast 10:30 am-11:00 am
Cost: None
Who can access this service: Age 55 years
and older; Older adults, with no strict age
requirements
How to apply: No registration required
Due to the COVID-19 virus, all meals are take-
out only and are offered at no cost. Free
program focused on wellness for seniors
includes exercise with YWCA staff and
breakfast.
13Food Banks
Food Banks and Emergency Food programs provide individuals and families with
grocery items free of charge.
BlueDoor Food Pantry Who can access this service: Families/
Hamilton Dream Center (The) Individuals who are in need and on a low
Phone: 905-527-8605 income.
Contact: Brenda Paszkat, Food Bank Manager How to apply:
Web: www.hamiltondreamcenter.ca
During COVID-19, New Vision United
Address: 627 Main St E, Hamilton, ON, L8M
Church is offering snacks and rest space to
1J5
homeless individuals and others in need. This
Hours: Office hours: Tue-Thu 9:30am-3:30pm
service is available Mon-Sun 5 pm-10 pm.
* Food Bank hours: Tue 9:30am until last
Meanwhile, the Thursday outreach program
appointment * Thu 9:30am until last
will not be running. Program provides lunch,
appointment * By appointment only
worship service and fellowship. One-on-one
Cost: None
counselling and access to food cupboard is
Who can access this service: Individuals on
also available.
low working income or low pension income
who live in the City of Hamilton. Only OW
and ODSP recipients living in the service East Hamilton Food Centre
area of Wellington St. to Parkdale Ave. and Mission Services of Hamilton
Cumberland Ave. to Burlington St. may have Phone: 905-574-6201
access this service. Email: ehfc@mission-services.com
How to apply: By appointment only * Must Web: www.mission-services.com
provide an income statement, a rent receipt, Address: 625 Greenhill Ave, Hamilton, ON,
proof of address, and photo ID for each person L8K 5N8
listed on the file. Dates: Temporarily closed during COVID-19
pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic The Hamilton Hours: Tue and Thu 1 pm-4 pm
Dream Center is offering food bank support Cost: None
by appointment only - call 905-527-8605 Who can access this service: Open to all
to arrange to pick up a 10 item food bag. families and individuals who are on a low
No clothing is being provided at this time. income and in need of food assistance.
Provides food and clothing to individuals in How to apply: Contact for information.
need. Bring: identification for all members of the
household, proof of address, rent or mortgage
Community Outreach Program statements, and copies of utility statements
New Vision United Church
Due to the COVID-19 virus, the East Hamilton
Phone: 905-522-6843
Food Centre has been closed until further
Contact: Pam Wilson, Office Secretary
notice. The Good Food Centre at 196
Email: officeadmin@newvisionunited.org
Wentworth St N remains open. An emergency
Web: www.newvisionunited.org
food bank operated in partnership with Davis
Address: 24 Main St W, Hamilton, ON, L8P 1H2
Creek neighbourhood organization. Also offers
Hours: Thu 10 am-1 pm (Lunch 12:15 pm-1 pm)
hygiene supplies when available.
Cost: None
14Emergency Food Pantry Hours: Admin: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm *
Eva Rothwell Centre Food hamper delivery hours vary
Phone: 905-526-1558 x419 Cost: None
Web: www.evarothwell.ca Who can access this service: Hamilton
Address: 460 Wentworth St N, Hamilton, ON, Aboriginal population
L8L 5W8 How to apply: Call and leave message
Hours: Mon-Fri 10 am-4 pm
Provides emergency food hampers to
Cost: None
Indigenous people living in the Hamilton area
Who can access this service: Open to all
who are homeless or at risk of being homeless.
individuals and families in need
Food hampers are delivered to the applicants
How to apply:
homes.
Due to COVID-19, the Eva Rothwell Centre will
be CLOSED until further notice. To request Emergency food and clothing bank
assistance from the Emergency Food Pantry, Good Shepherd Centres, Main
please email sam.campanella@evarothwell.ca Administration
or call 905-526-1558 x419 to set up an Phone: 905-972-9485 press option 1
appointment. Food Pantry is available to Contact: Mark Tennant,
anyone in need. Donations are welcome. Email: info@gsch.ca
Web: www.goodshepherdcentres.ca/food-
Emergency Food Program bank-clothing-room
Parkview Church Address: 155 Cannon St E, Hamilton, ON, L8L
Phone: 905-574-6917 0A2
Contact: Rev Jon Huxtable, Pastor Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30 am-3 pm
Web: www.parkviewchurchhamilton.ca/food/ Cost: None
Address: 1120 West 5th St, Hamilton, ON, L9B Who can access this service: All families
1J6 (including newcomer families) and individuals
Hours: Mon-Thu 10 am-1 pm, Fri 10 am-12 that meet a low income assessment are
noon eligible.
Cost: None How to apply: Contact for information. An
Who can access this service: Individuals and attendant will schedule an appointment for the
families in need caller to attend and be registered.
How to apply: No application required, service
Due to the COVID-19 virus the Venture Centre
is first-come first-served. Please bring ID
is enforcing social distancing by limiting
and proof of income (such as a stub from
number of clients shopping in the Market
Ontario Works or ODSP) or a referral slip from
Place to 10 at any given time, while eliminating
a referring agency
clothing and housewares from the shop until
Distributes food to Hamilton residents through further notice. To ensure social distancing only
donations from local bakeries and grocery one household member will be allowed in at
stores. This is NOT a food bank, but can one time and a maximum of 10 guests in the
occasionally supplement what individuals or waiting room. Provides emergency food and
families receive from food banks. clothing for families and individuals in need.
Emergency Outreach Program Flamborough Food Bank
Native Women's Centre Phone: 905-690-1036
Phone: 905-664-1114 Email: flamborough1@hotmail.com
Contact: Emergency Outreach Worker Web: carlisleuc.ca/flamborough-food-bank
Email: eow1@nativewomenscentre.com Address: Carlisle United Church, 1432 Centre
Web: www.nativewomenscentre.com Rd, Carlisle, ON, L0R 1H1
Address: Hours: Wed 1 pm-3 pm and 7 pm-8:30 pm
15Cost: None How to apply: Call for information
Who can access this service: Anyone in need
of food and personal care supplements who is The food bank offers emergency food
not registered at another food bank. assistance to all persons living in poverty and
How to apply: Registration form needs to with low incomes.
be filled out at the food bank. Bring Photo
ID, proof of residency, income and major Food Bank
expenses. Salvation Army (The)
Phone: 905-627-0572
Due to the COVID-19 virus food bank clients
Contact: Shirley Molloy, Program Director
are no longer entering the food bank for
Web: www.salvationarmy.ca
personal shopping. All food bank items are
Address: 150 King St W Ste 1, Dundas, ON,
gathered into pre-packaged hampers. Hours
L9H 1V4
of operation remain Wednesday 1pm-3pm and
Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri 9:30 am-11:30 am * Fri 1
7pm-8:30pm. Community food bank located
pm-3:30 pm
in Carlisle United Church. Food drop off places
Cost: None
include: * Sobeys (255 Dundas Street East,
Who can access this service: Open to all
Waterdown) * Fortino’s (115 Hamilton Street
families and/or individuals who are in need and
North, Waterdown) * Waterdown Fire Station
on a low income.
24 (252 Parkside Drive, Waterdown) For major
How to apply: Call ahead to make an
donations please call in advance as we can not
appointment
accept donations during office hours.
Due to COVID-19 Salvation Army is offering
Food Bank food delivery to isolated seniors and
All Nations Full Gospel Church vulnerable individuals. Provides emergency
Phone: 416-667-9333 help in the form of a community food bank.
Contact: Pastor Dike Odimuko, Pastor The food bank sometimes has fresh fruits and
Email: info.hamilton@anfgc.org vegetables.
Web: www.anfgc.org/
Address: 1209 Main St E, Hamilton, ON, L8K Food Bank
1A3 Salvation Army (The)
Hours: Sun 12:30 pm-1:30 pm Phone: 905-540-1888
Cost: None Contact: Shirley Molloy, Program Director
Who can access this service: Open to all Email: graham_brown@can.salvationarmy.org
How to apply: Contact for information. Photo Address: 80 Bay St N, Hamilton, ON, L8R 3N3
ID is required. Hours: Mon-Wed, Fri 9:30 am-11:45 am, 1
pm-3:30 pm * Thu 9:30 am-11:45 am
Provides emergency food assistance to people
Cost: None
in need.
Who can access this service: Open to all
families and/or individuals who are in need and
Food Bank on a low income.
Restoration House Hamilton How to apply: Users can access the food bank
Phone: 905-527-1622 monthly, to a maximum of 12 times per year.
Contact: Pastor Olayinka Dada,
Email: office@restorationhouse.ca Due to COVID-19 Salvation Army is offering
Web: www.restorationhouse.ca food delivery to isolated seniors and
Address: 54 Vine St, Hamilton, ON, L8R 2A7 vulnerable individuals. Provides emergency
Hours: Tue, Fri, Sun 12 noon-2 pm help in the form of a community food bank.
Cost: None
Who can access this service: Open to any
family or individual in need on a low income.
16Food Bank Address: Ancaster Municipal Service Centre
Welcome Inn Community Centre and Library, 300 Wilson Lower Level, Ancaster,
Phone: 905-525-5824 ON, L9G 2B9
Contact: Krista Rao, Community Programs Hours: Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm, Food Bank:
Coordinator Mon, Tue 9 am-4 pm by appointment only
Email: info@welcomeinn.ca Cost: None
Web: welcomeinn.ca/food-bank/ Who can access this service: Low income
Address: 40 Wood St E, Hamilton, ON, L8L individuals and families residing in the
3Y3 Ancaster or surrounding area
Hours: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 10:30 am-2 pm How to apply: By appointment only * Must
Cost: None provide identification for each member of the
Who can access this service: Open to all household, proof of income, proof of expenses
How to apply: Contact for information * ID is (utility bills, telephone and cable bills etc.), and
required for each member of the household proof of address
During COVID-19 the Welcome Inn Food Food bank services are available during the
Bank will be distributing food as prepackaged COVID-19 pandemic by appointment only.
hampers, Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 10:30 am-2 Social-distancing measures are in place for
and Tues 12 noon-4 pm. Emergency food food pick up. Provides non-perishable food on
bank. Provides three-day supply of food and an emergency basis to residents in need.
personal hygiene products. Can be accessed
once per household every 30 days. Food Bank and Emergency Services
Neighbour to Neighbour Centre
Food Bank Phone: 905-574-1334
Hamilton Jewish Family Services Contact: Charlotte Redekop-Young, Manager
Phone: 905-627-9922 of Emergency Food Services
Contact: Alexis Wenzowski, Director Email: warehouse@n2ncentre.com
Email: alexis.jss@gmail.com Web: www.n2ncentre.com/community-food-
Web: www.hamiltonjss.com/ programs/food-bank/
Address: 30 King St E, Dundas, ON, L9H 5G4 Address: 28 Athens St, Hamilton, ON, L9C 3K9
Hours: Mon-Thu 10 am-12:30 pm Hours: Mon-Wed 9:30 am-3:30 pm * Thu 12:30
Cost: None pm-7:30 pm * Fri Closed
Who can access this service: Interview Cost: None
required to determine eligibility. Who can access this service: Families or
How to apply: individuals who are in need, and on a low
income.
Provides Kosher food and personal care How to apply: Contact for information and to
products to families and individuals. Allows book intake appointment Bring: * Identification
clients to collect their own goods according to for all members of the household * Proof of
the size of the household and their needs. address * Proof of income
Supplementary and emergency food,
Food Bank
for residents of Hamilton mountain and
Ancaster Community Services neighbouring communities. Pet food
Phone: 905-648-6675 assistance is also available. Mobile food bank
Contact: Paula Jones, Supervisor, Volunteer for community members who cannot access
and Social Services food bank, due to illness or disability. Mountain
Email: residents only. Doctor referral is required.
AncasterCommunityServices@gmail.com
Web: www.ancastercommunityservices.ca/
programs-and-services/food-bank/
17Food Pantry at Sobey's, Fortino's, or No Frill's stores in
King's Way Outreach Centre (The) Waterdown, or at Grace Church.
Phone: 905-296-9473
Contact: Antoinette Laffrenier, Manager Giving Cupboard (The)
Email: a.laffrenier@alifeatatime.com Crown Point Community Church
Web: alifeatatime.com Phone: 905-545-2002
Address: 649 King St E, Hamilton, ON, L8N Contact: Pastor Liana Brown
1E5 Email: churchoffice@crownpointcommunity.ca
Hours: Mon-Thu 11 am-12:30 pm, 1:30pm - Web: www.crownpointcommunity.ca
3pm Address: 92 Ottawa St N, Hamilton, ON, L8H
Cost: None 3Z1
Who can access this service: Families or Hours: Wed 12 pm-2 pm
individuals who are in need and on a low Cost: None
income Who can access this service: Open to all
How to apply: No registration or ID required. neighbourhood residents
Bring own bags. How to apply:
Grocery baskets provided to those in need During the COVID-19 pandeic, The Giving
upon request as food items are available. Cupboard will remain open on Wednesdays
Donations for the food pantry accepted during from 12 - 2pm for those who are in need of
hours of operation. food for now. Please check the website (http://
crownpointcommunity.ca/) for updates. Food
Food With Grace pantry, stocked with non perishable staples for
Grace Anglican Church Waterdown those in need in the neighbourhood. Clients
Phone: 905-689-6715 x80 can shop once every calendar month, using a
Contact: Cindy Allen, Administrator points system.
Email:
foodwgrace@graceanglicanwaterdown.org Glanbrook Community Food Bank
Web: www.graceanglicanwaterdown.org/food- Christ Church Woodburn
with-grace Phone: 905-692-3781
Address: 157 Mill St N, Waterdown, ON, L0R Email: woodburnanglican@rogers.com
2H0 Web: niagaraanglican.ca/parish/christ-church-
Hours: Pickup: Tue 2pm-6pm *Donation drop woodburn/ministry-team
off Tues 11am-5pm; Wed, Thurs 10am-3pm Address: Christ Anglican Church, 1307
Cost: None Woodburn Rd, Binbrook, ON, L0R 1P0
Who can access this service: Anyone in need Hours: Thu 9 am-11 am
of food or personal care items Cost: None
How to apply: Who can access this service: Low income
During COVID 19 Food with Grace remains individuals and families residing in the
open with precautionary restrictions. Food Glanbrook area
bank is operating Tuesdays 2 pm-6 pm. Please How to apply: Call or drop in for information
do not arrive before 1:30 pm. Food assistance Community food bank operated by Christ
will be provided with pre-made bags of food Anglican Church that provides emergency help
at the entrance door. Provides emergency to individuals and families.
food parcels and personal care items for
families and individuals in need of assistance.
Donations of non-perishable items can be
Good Food Centre
dropped off in the Food with Grace boxes Mission Services of Hamilton
Phone: 905-528-4212
Contact: Sue Smith, Director of Food Services
18Email: communityservices@mission- Infant Formula and Diaper Bank
services.com Essential Aid and Family Services
Web: www.mission-services.com Phone: 289-799-9514
Address: 196 Wentworth St N, Hamilton, ON, Contact: Raven van Bommel, Founder and
L8L 5V7 Executive Director
Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-3 pm; Email: info@essentialaid.ca
Tue, Thu 9 am-12 noon Web: www.essentialaid.ca
Cost: None Address: 100 Main St E Suite 109, Hamilton,
Who can access this service: Open to all ON, L8N 1G5
families and individuals who are on a low Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri 10 am-12 noon
income and in need of food assistance. Cost: None
How to apply: Contact for information. Who can access this service: Families and
Bring: identification for all members of the Individuals with children aged 0-3 years who
household, proof of address, rent or mortgage are in need of assistance.
statements, and copies of utility statements How to apply: Valid ID for each qualifying
family member is required for registration.
During COVID-19 the Good Food Centre will
remain open while supplies last. Provides Provides emergency supply of infant formula,
emergency access to food in a community- baby food, and diapers to families with children
based setting while working to improve skills aged 0-3 years. Assistance provided up to
related to healthy eating. Each hamper aims once every 2 months.
to include all 5 food groups and each contains
a 3-5 day supply of food for every person in
Niwasa Food Bank
the household. Hamper contents depend of
availability, can also provide personal care Niwasa Kendaaswin Teg
items such as toothpaste, diapers, and razors. Phone: 905-549-4884
Email: office@niwasa.ca
Web: niwasa.ca/food-bank/
Hamilton East Campus Food Bank Address: 785 Britannia Ave, Hamilton, ON,
Seventh Day Adventist Church, East L8H 2B6
Hamilton Location Hours: Mon and Thurs 9 am-12 noon, Wed 2
Phone: 905-545-6180 pm-5 pm
Email: acs4hamiltoneast@cogeco.net Cost: None
Web: www.hamiltoneastsda.org/ Who can access this service: Open to all.
Address: 203 Bell Ave, Hamilton, ON, L8K 3E5 How to apply: Photo identification required.
Hours: Hours vary * contact for details
Cost: None During the COVID-19 pandemic, Niwasa
Who can access this service: Individuals and Kendaaswin Teg has closed all programs and
families requiring urgent basic needs services until further notice. Niwasa Food Bank
How to apply: Call or send an email describing will be operating by delivery and appointment
the need or situation. only. To book an appointment please call (905)
549-4884 Ext 416, Mon-Thurs 9 am -4 pm.
Community service exists to fill in the gap for Please see website (https://niwasa.ca/) for
individuals and families in urgent need of basic more details. Provides food to residents in
needs such as food, supplies or any type of need.
immediate emotional support for those who
are grieving. Donations of non-perishable Resource Centre & Food Bank
food items, cleaning supplies and toiletries are
ICNA Relief Canada
welcome from the community.
Phone: 289-780-8901
Contact: Sheikh Abu Noman Tarek,
Email: hamiltonfb@icnareliefcanada.ca
Web: www.icnareliefcanada.ca
19Address: 192 Greenwich St, Brantford, ON, Christmas Hampers to those in need. Youth
N3S 2X6 can also trade in "Rock Bucks" earned through
Hours: Hours vary * contact for details the Living Rock educational programs to
Cost: None "purchase" household items or clothing.
Who can access this service: Individuals
or families on a low income in the greater Stoney Creek Community Food Bank
Hamilton area. Phone: 905-643-2090
How to apply: Online Registration Contact: Wilf Rogers, Chairperson
Required: Register online here After registration email proof of income at L8G 5G2
hamiltonfb@icnareliefcanada.ca Hours: Mon, Wed, Thu 9:30 am-1 pm
During COVID-19 the Food Bank is still making Cost: None
deliveries to vulnerable people and people with Who can access this service: Open to any
food needs. Also providing support through family or individual in need and on a low
professional counsellors available via phone income. Must be a resident of Stoney Creek.
and online. Community-supported project, How to apply: Must provide proof of Stoney
completely dependent on donations of cash Creek residency.
and non-perishable foods and open to all those The purpose of the food bank is to provide
in need. Home Delivery Service only. Food assistance to the people of Stoney Creek who
delivered to your home once a month upon are economically disadvantaged. Adequate
approval. stocks of nutritional foods are distributed
to the clientele. A piece of I.D is required
Stacey's Place Youth Food Bank and Rock e.g. utility bill, drivers licence etc. to prove
Shop residence.
Living Rock Ministries
Phone: 905-528-7625 x259
Contact: Melissa Henley, Coordinator, Food
Bank
Email: mail@livingrock.ca
Web: www.livingrock.ca
Address: 30 Wilson St, Hamilton, ON, L8R 1C5
Hours: Tue, Thu 1 pm-4 pm * Wed 1:30 pm-4
pm * Sat 1:30 pm-4 pm
Cost: None
Who can access this service: Age 13 years to
25 years; Must bring ID to verify birth date
How to apply:
Due to the COVID-19 virus all Living Rock
facilities are closed. Food hampers are
available at the side door Tuesday and
Thursday 1 pm-4 pm. See website (https://
www.livingrock.ca/) for weekly calendar.
Emergency services and grocery support
for youth in the community. Provides food,
clothing, hospital care packages, baby
products and hygiene items. Offers nutrition
and budgeting programs. Provides connection
to Wellness Works Coordinator. Distributes
20Food Cooperatives
Programs that allow groups of consumers to be a part owner and democratically
control the enterprise through a paid membership.
Mustard Seed (The)
Phone: 289-492-2667
Contact: Mary Lou Tanner, President
Email: info@mustardseed.coop
Web: www.mustardseed.coop
Address: 460 York Blvd, Hamilton, ON, L8R
3J8
Hours: Grocery: Mon-Fri 9 am-8 pm, Sat 8
am-6 pm, Sun 10 am-5 pm * Cafe: Mon-Fri
71m-5pm, Sat 8 am-5 pm, Sun 10 am-4 pm
Cost: Membership - $100 share initial fee *
$50 each year for renewal;
Who can access this service: Age 16 years and
older; Open to all
How to apply:
During COVID-19, and until further notice, The
Mustard Seed will be open Mon-Fri 9 am-6
pm and Sun 10 am-5 pm. Ordering of Large
Local Bounty Boxes has been suspended
until further notice due to supply difficulties.
Offers grocery services in a co-operative
model with a priority given to local producers
and manufacturers. Open to members and
non-members. Members are part-owners and
receive benefits such as discounts, member
only specials, bulk ordering privileges, and
educational opportunities. Local bounty food
box program and workshops. Also offers a café
with low cost hot drinks and food items.
21Free Meals
Meals are provided free of charge in the community through volunteer labour and
donations.
Family Dinner providers, health information, emergency
Neighbour to Neighbour Centre supplies and other items.
Phone: 905-574-1334 x305
Web: www.n2ncentre.com/hamilton- Food Access Programs, Street Drop In
community-food-centre/food-access- Hamilton Urban Core Community Health
programs/ Centre
Address: Hamilton Community Food Centre, Phone: 905-522-3233
310 Limeridge Rd W, Hamilton, ON, L9C 2V2 Contact: Denise Brooks, Executive Director
Hours: Thu 5:30 pm-6:30 pm Email: administration@hucchc.com
Cost: None Web: www.hucchc.com
Who can access this service: Open to all Address: 71 Rebecca St, Hamilton, ON, L8R
How to apply: No registration required 1B6
Due to the COVID-19 virus, Hamilton Hours: Mon, Thu 10 am
Community Food Centre is closed until further Cost: None
notice. Please visit the 28 Athens Street Who can access this service: Open to all
location for food bank services. Program How to apply: Drop-in program, No
provides a healthy free meal each Thursday. appointment required
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all non-
Food Access Programs, Pancake essential appointments, services, and
Tuesdays programs at Hamilton Urban Core have
Hamilton Urban Core Community Health been suspended until further notice. Please
Centre see website (http://www.hucchc.com/
Phone: 905-522-3233 CoronaVirus.html) for details Provides a safe
Contact: Denise Brooks, Executive Director environment, forum for discussion, and a place
Email: administration@hucchc.com for friends and participants to meet and enjoy
Web: www.hucchc.com a nutritious meal. Health related information
Address: 71 Rebecca St, Hamilton, ON, L8R is available and representatives from other
1B6 service providing agencies are often on hand
Hours: 3rd Tuesday of every month, 10 am-12 to talk about services or simply to answer
pm questions that participants may have.
Cost: None
Who can access this service: Open to all Gathering (The)
How to apply: Living Rock Ministries
Phone: 905-528-7625
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all non-
Email: mail@livingrock.ca
essential appointments, services, and
Web: www.livingrock.ca
programs at Hamilton Urban Core have
Address: 30 Wilson St, Hamilton, ON, L8R 1C5
been suspended until further notice. Please
Hours: Tue 12 noon-1 pm, Wed, 12 noon-1:30
see website (http://www.hucchc.com/
pm, Thu 12 noon-1 pm
CoronaVirus.html) for details Drop in for
Cost: None
a quick meal and to connect with service
22Who can access this service: Age 13 years to How to apply: No registration required For
25 years; Youth-At-Risk; Supporters of Youth- information about volunteering fill out this form
Program offers a noon-hour lunch and chapel Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Lunch Nook
service with a Christ-focused message is cancelled due to risk management at this
designed specifically for street-involved time. See website for details and updates.
youth. Offers food, music, and people Program offers free lunch for the community
sharing their personal stories. There are on Sundays.
also opportunities for informal discussions
and questions, and one-on-one chaplaincy Meals and Feeding Programs
support on request. Program is part of the King's Way Outreach Centre (The)
Oasis Coffeehouse supported through the Living Rock Cooking Programs
Web: alifeatatime.com
Address: 649 King St E, Hamilton, ON, L8N
Hot Meals 1E5
Good Shepherd Centres, Main Hours: Breakfast: Mon-Thu 11 am-12:30 pm *
Administration Lunch: Mon-Thu 1:30 pm-3 pm
Phone: 905-528-9109 Cost: None
Contact: Carmen Salciccioli, Director Who can access this service: Families and
Email: info@goodshepherdcentres.ca individuals in need, who are on a low income.
Web: www.goodshepherdcentres.ca/ How to apply:
emergency-shelter-hot-meals-trusteeship
Due to the COVID-19 virus, the King's Way
Address: 135 Mary St, Hamilton, ON, L8N 3R1
Outreach is temporarily closed and this
Hours: Mon-Sat 3:30 pm-4:45 pm
program has been temporarily suspended.
Cost: None
Program offers continental breakfast, hot
Who can access this service: Families and
lunches and pizza night for those in need.
individuals in need, who are on a low income.
How to apply:
Mobile Meal Service
Due to COVID-19 Good Shepherd is currently Salvation Army (The)
offering only packed meals handed out at the Phone: 905-527-1444
Good Shepherd Centre on Mary Street. A meal Web: www.SalvationArmy.ca
program for anyone in need. Address:
Hours: Mon-Sun 8 pm-8:45 pm
Lunch Nook Cost:
Helping Hands Street Mission Who can access this service: Open to all.
Phone: 905-522-4263 How to apply: No application required.
Contact: Marion Van den Akker, Outreach
Provides daily meals of soup, and sandwiches.
Worker
Also offers emergency supplies such as
Email: info@hhsmhamilton.com
blankets, sleeping bags, coats, hats, mittens,
Web: www.hhsmhamilton.com/lunch-nook/
etc. when supplies are available. Truck stops
Address: 349 Barton St E, Hamilton, ON, L8L
at Hamilton Urban Core Community Health
2X8
Centre at 8 pm-8:45 pm.
Hours: One Sunday of the month, 1 pm-2:30
pm * Call for details
Cost: None
Who can access this service: Open to all
23Mobile Meal Service Contact or visit website before visiting in
Salvation Army (The) person. Multi-agency resource centre for at-
Phone: 905-527-1444 risk youth residing within the community. Case
Web: www.SalvationArmy.ca coordinator assists the youth in navigating
Address: community and internal services based on
Hours: Mon-Sun 9 pm-9:45 pm their identified needs. Services include: * 24
Cost: Hour a day intake and admissions * Meets
Who can access this service: Open to all. basic needs by providing all meals and snacks,
How to apply: No application required. clothing, laundry and hygiene products,
etc. * Advocacy and Case Co-ordination *
Provides daily meals of soup, and sandwiches. Recreational / Therapeutic programming * On-
Also offers emergency supplies such as Site Access to Mental Health Services and
blankets, sleeping bags, coats, hats, mittens, Consulting Psychiatry * On-Site Access to a
etc. when supplies are available. Truck stops at General Practitioner and/or Nurse Practitioner
Bayfront Park at 9 pm-9:45 pm. * On-Site Addiction / Substance Use Supports
(Alternatives for Youth) * On-Site sexual health
Mobile Meal Service clinic * On-Site Withdrawal Management
Salvation Army (The) Assessment and Monitoring (St. Joseph’s
Phone: 905-527-1444 Hospital) * Aftercare services through our
Web: www.SalvationArmy.ca Community Resource Centre The Notre Dame
Address: Community Resource Centre, is a multi-agency
Hours: Mon-Sun 10 pm-10:45 pm resource centre for at-risk youth residing
Cost: within the community who are between 16
Who can access this service: Open to all. and 21 years of age. Youth have access to a
How to apply: No application required. number of outreach support services and
programs to assist them in remaining housed;
Provides daily meals of soup, and sandwiches. diverting them from homelessness and street
Also offers emergency supplies such as involvement. A case coordinator assists the
blankets, sleeping bags, coats, hats, mittens, youth in navigating community and internal
etc. when supplies are available. Truck stops at services based on their identified needs.
Barton Street at 10 pm-10:45 pm.
One Dish Lunch
Notre Dame House Neighbour to Neighbour Centre
Good Shepherd Centres, Main Phone: 905-574-1334 x305
Administration Contact: Mark Raymond, Community Chef
Phone: 905-308-8090 Web: www.n2ncentre.com/hamilton-
Contact: Loretta Hill-Finamore, Director community-food-centre/food-access-
Email: info@gsch.ca programs/
Web: www.goodshepherdcentres.ca/notre- Address: Hamilton Community Food Centre,
dame-house 310 Limeridge Rd W, Hamilton, ON, L9C 2V2
Address: 14 Cannon St W, Hamilton, ON, L8R Hours: Fri 12:30 pm-1:30 pm
2B3 Cost: None
Hours: Administration Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * Who can access this service: Open to all
Shelter Mon-Fri 24 hours How to apply: No registration required
Cost: None
Who can access this service: Age 16 years to Due to the COVID-19 virus, Hamilton
21 years; Youth-At-Risk Community Food Centre is closed until further
How to apply: notice. Please visit the 28 Athens Street
location for food bank services. Provides a
Due to COVID-19 this service/organization free lunch of healthy, fresh, culturally diverse
is experiencing closures or cancellations.
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