Food banks, food cupboards and meal programs in Ontario

824 Ontario food listings from the directory, organized by city and region — not a sample. Some organisations appear more than once in the source with different sites or hours; call to confirm which site serves you. If you need food tonight, start with 211 Ontario (dial 211) or the listing for your own city below, and call ahead: hours, ID rules and whether an appointment is needed vary by program.

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Ottawa detail page — 28 programs from the Ottawa Food Bank public map → That page is a different, smaller list than this page's Ottawa filter, which includes every directory food listing in Ottawa. Both lists are shown, with the difference explained on the Ottawa page.

Start Here — Before You Go

Check the local listing first for hours, whether an appointment or referral is needed, and what ID or proof of address it asks for. There is no universal Ontario rule — banks set their own.
No fixed address? Most community food banks will still serve you. Enter an address or postal code close to you and explain your situation to the bank.
Cannot travel? Some banks offer home delivery or other accommodations for disability or mobility barriers — ask the local bank directly.
Food cupboard vs food bank vs meal program: a food bank or cupboard usually gives take-home groceries; a meal program serves a hot meal on site; a community kitchen cooks together. The notes on each card say which it is, where the source said so.

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Listings — Grey-Bruce

Showing 6 of 6 matching listings (page 1 of 1). Source: Ontario Resource Directory export, 2026-10-20. Listings are shown in city, then name order.

The Salvation Army – Hanover

Hanover · Grey-Bruce · Tue & Thu 9:30am-2:00pm

581 12th St, Hanover, ON N4N 1W5

Church, Community & Family Services and thrift store; food bank by appointment only; 408+ households served through the food bank in 2025.

Call 519-364-3450 Official site →

South East Grey Community Health Centre - Community Pantry

Markdale · Grey-Bruce · Markdale pantry: Tue 1-3pm, Fri 10am-12noon (drop-in); Dundalk: Wed 10-11:30am, Thu 12-1:30pm; other days by appointment (call 519-986-2222 x6376)

55 Victoria Ave, Markdale, ON; Dundalk Erskine Site: 90 Artemesia St S, Dundalk

Distinct program record under branch precedent: free non-perishable food, fresh produce, volunteer-made frozen meals and household items; food rescue with Second Harvest/O-ShaRE; community gardens in Dundalk, Flesherton, Markdale; toll-free 1-855-519-2220. Honest digit check: main line 519-986-2222 is the CHC's shared central number (DB odw-20261002-09); pantry direct ext is 6376. Verified on segchc.ca and 211 listing updated May 2026.

Who it serves: Open to all community members in Chatsworth, Grey Highlands, Southgate, West Grey

Call 519-986-2222 Official site →

Meaford Food Bank and Outreach

Meaford · Grey-Bruce · Mon 9:30-11:30am; Thu 5-7pm (appointment required)

34 Trowbridge St W, Meaford, ON N4L 1A5

Registered charity #889992798RR0001, est. 1984 (formerly Golden Town Outreach); emergency food plus recreation funding and support services; Christmas hamper and Adopt-a-Star programs.

Who it serves: Municipality of Meaford catchment area

Call 519-538-4550 Official site →

OSHaRE / Owen Sound Food Programs

Owen Sound · Grey-Bruce · Daily meals (see site)

946 3rd Ave East, Owen Sound, ON N4K 2K9

Community meals and food support.

Who it serves: Anyone in need in Owen Sound and area.

Call 519-376-3899 Official site →

The Salvation Army – Owen Sound Community and Family Services

Owen Sound · Grey-Bruce · Mon-Fri 9am-12noon, 1pm-3pm (closed 12-1pm; by appointment)

365 14th St W, Owen Sound, ON

Salvation Army community services food bank; emergency relief and clothing and household vouchers also offered.

Who it serves: People and families in need

Call 519-371-0957 Official site →

The Salvation Army – Saugeen Shores Community and Family Services

Port Elgin · Grey-Bruce · Mon, Tue, Fri 9am-12noon, 1pm-3pm (closed 12-1pm)

614 Barnes Ave, Unit 2, Port Elgin, ON

Salvation Army community services food bank serving Saugeen Shores and area; emergency relief and Christmas assistance also offered.

Who it serves: People and families in need

Call 519-389-3942 Official site →

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A note on completeness: these listings come from the Ontario Resource Directory, which is maintained from provider websites and 211 Ontario. A program can move, change hours, or close between updates — call ahead, and if a listing here is wrong, tell EmergencyHousing.ca so it can be corrected. Ottawa-specific programs from the Ottawa Food Bank lookup are being merged next, city by city, as that research returns.