Acton Foodshare
352 Queen St, Unit 6, Acton, ON L7J 1R2
Volunteer-run; Feed Ontario member; started 1991.
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.
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- 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 — Halton
Showing 25 of 25 matching listings (page 1 of 1). Source: Ontario Resource Directory export, 2026-10-20. Listings are shown in city, then name order.
Links2Care - Acton Community Hub
69 Acton Blvd, Acton, ON L7J 2H4
Community support hub: information and referral, food pantry, income tax clinics, Shop Assist grocery help.
Who it serves: Halton Hills residents, seniors, adults with disabilities
Burlington Food Bank
1254 Plains Rd E, Unit 1A, Burlington, ON L7S 1W6
Choice-model food bank: fresh produce, dairy, meat and staples; visits once every three weeks.
Who it serves: Burlington residents
Compass Point Bible Church - Food Market
1500 Kerns Rd, Burlington, ON L7P 3A7
Twice-monthly food market: non-perishable, frozen and fresh foods plus personal care supplies; contact [email protected] or 905-336-0500 ext 234
Who it serves: No restrictions; registration and intake interview required; ID for every household member
Compassion Society of Halton
484 Plains Rd E, Burlington, ON L7T 2E1
Food, clothing and household goods plus referrals to local resources.
Who it serves: Halton residents in need
Food for Life (Halton)
4391 Harvester Rd, Burlington, ON
Fresh food distribution across Halton Region.
Who it serves: Residents of Halton in need of food.
Open Doors of St. Christopher's
662 Guelph Line, Burlington, ON L7R 3M8
Church-based community outreach hub: community market (food bank), free community dinners and lunches, free clothing store, children's and parenting programs.
Who it serves: Families and neighbours in need
ROCK – Our Community Cares (Burloak Hub)
356 Burloak Dr, Burlington, ON L7L 4W5
Our Community Cares is ROCK's (Reach Out Centre for Kids, DB record odr-82) community program: free food pantry, clothing room, and infant supplies for families facing financial barriers; plus life/social skills programs for youth 5–17. Burloak hub has its own line (905-631-1218), distinct from ROCK's central access line. Verified on 211 (Dec 2025/Jun 2026) and ROCK's official site 2026-10-14.
Who it serves: Children and youth 5–17 and their families; must live in Halton Region
ROCK – Our Community Cares (Warwick Hub)
702 Surrey Lane, Burlington, ON L7T 3S6
Our Community Cares is ROCK's (Reach Out Centre for Kids, DB record odr-82) community program: free food pantry, clothing, and infant supplies for families facing financial barriers; plus life/social skills programs for youth 5–17. Warwick hub has its own line (905-681-2777), distinct from ROCK's central access line. Verified on 211 Halton (May 2026) 2026-10-14.
Who it serves: Children and youth 5–17 and their families; must live in Halton Region
Salvation Army - Burlington Food Bank
5040 Mainway, Unit 9, Burlington, ON
Food bank with afternoon appointments available.
Who it serves: Burlington residents in need
The Burlington Food Bank
1254 Plains Road East, Unit 1A, Burlington, ON L7S 1W6
Charity 88963-8946-RR 0001; Feed Ontario + Food Banks Canada member.
Who it serves: Burlington residents only.
Georgetown Bread Basket
55 Sinclair Ave, Unit 12, Georgetown, ON L7G 4X4
Volunteer-run food bank serving Halton Hills since 1996; ID and proof of income at first visit.
Who it serves: Georgetown, Norval, Hornby and Limehouse residents
The Salvation Army - Georgetown Community and Family Services
271 Mountainview Rd S, Georgetown, ON L7G 4Y5
Food bank (Tue & Thu by appointment), emergency food and clothing assistance, temporary shelter referrals, pastoral counselling, and Christmas assistance. Operates out of Georgetown Community Church.
Who it serves: Residents of Halton Hills needing emergency assistance
Feed Halton / local food banks
Milton Bible Church - Community Food Programs
Connect Centre, 121 Chisholm Dr, Milton, ON L9T 4A6
Hosts weekly Food for Life fresh-food distribution (2 grocery bags per family); also partners with No One Goes Hungry Milton (drivethrough Sat 12-1pm, delivery Tue 3-5pm)
Who it serves: No restrictions; valid ID required to activate Food for Life membership
Milton Community Resource Centre
410 Bronte St S, Milton, ON L9T 0H8
Food bank and basic needs
Who it serves: Families
Milton Halal Food Bank (Syyidah Aysha Centre)
50 Steeles Ave E, Unit 203, Milton, ON L9T 4W9
100% halal food bank open to all; monthly basic food items plus clothing, household items, Udhiyah/Qurbani; serves Milton and Halton Region
Who it serves: No restrictions; open to everyone
Salvation Army - Milton Food Bank
820 Nipissing Rd, Unit 4, Milton, ON
Food bank by appointment.
Who it serves: Milton residents in need
Fare Share Food Bank Oakville
1240 Speers Rd, Unit 6, Oakville, ON L6L 2X4
Volunteer-run registered charity food bank; no appointment needed; baby food and diapers as available.
Who it serves: Oakville families in need
Hope Bible Church Oakville – The Market
500 Great Lakes Blvd, Oakville, ON L6L 6X9
Food bank (in-person shopping by appointment) at Hope Bible Church Oakville, north Oakville. Verified on official church website and 211 Halton (record updated Apr 2026) 2026-10-14.
Who it serves: Residents of Oakville and Burlington; once per month; photo ID and proof of address required each visit
Kerr Street Mission
485 Kerr St, Oakville, ON L6K 3C6
Food market, meals and family/youth programs serving people in need in Oakville.
Who it serves: Oakville residents in need
Salvation Army Lighthouse Shelter (Oakville)
1494 Speers Rd, Oakville, ON
Emergency shelter and meals in Oakville.
Who it serves: Adults experiencing homelessness in Halton.
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul - St. Andrew Parish Conference (Oakville)
c/o St. Andrew Parish, 47 Reynolds St, Oakville, ON L6J 3J9
Part of Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Halton Particular Council - Oakville Conferences; church volunteer outreach: home visits, food vouchers, clothing, some furniture; connects neighbours to community resources
Who it serves: Eligibility assessment required; serves anyone in need regardless of denomination
St. Luke's Palermo – Nourishing Neighbours Food Bank
3114 Dundas St W, Oakville, ON L6M 4J3
Food bank run in partnership with Food for Life at St. Luke's Anglican Church & Community Centre, Palermo (north-west Oakville fringe). Verified on official church website 2026-10-14.
Who it serves: All are welcome; registration by phone or email
The Salvation Army – Oakville Community and Family Services
2270 Speers Rd, Oakville, ON L6L 2X8
Emergency food assistance (provisions line 905-827-6523), budget and spiritual counselling, Pathway of Hope family case management, Christmas assistance, youth programs, referrals. Currently appointment-only from temporary space while moving to a new permanent facility. Distinct from the Lighthouse emergency shelter (separate phone/address).
Who it serves: No restrictions; Oakville and area
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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.