Aamjiwnaang First Nation - Health Centre - Food Bank
1300 Tashmoo Ave, Sarnia ON N7T 7H5
Verified on the First Nation's own website Food Bank Policy
Who it serves: Aamjiwnaang band members living on-reserve, once per month
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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Showing 60 of 120 matching listings (page 1 of 2). Source: Ontario Resource Directory export, 2026-10-20. Listings are shown in city, then name order.
Ailsa Craig and Area Food Bank
161 Ailsa Craig Main St, North Middlesex ON
Who it serves: Serves Lucan-Biddulph, Middlesex Centre, North Middlesex, Port Franks, Northville, rural Grand Bend/Pinery, Thedford and Arkona
Alvinston Food Bank
3236 River St, Alvinston ON N0N 1A0
Amherstburg Community Services
320 Richmond St, Amherstburg, ON N9V 1H4
Multi-service community agency (20+ services): Meals on Wheels, CareLink transportation, Keep the Heat, Ontario Energy Program support, energy bill help, income tax clinics, mental health services, services for children/youth, recreation subsidies, emergency food via Amherstburg Food Bank, Service Canada outreach. Phone confirmed on the organization's own website and 211.
Who it serves: Varies by program; serves Amherstburg, LaSalle, Harrow and McGregor
East Elgin Community Assistance Program - Corner Cupboard Food Bank
29 John St N, Aylmer ON N5H 2A7
Who it serves: East Elgin residents, once per month
The Family Central
62 Talbot St E, Aylmer, ON N5H 1H4
Faith-based community hub for people experiencing poverty, homelessness, mental health and addictions. Food program serving three meals per day to those in need in Aylmer and area (supported by Ontario Trillium Foundation and United Way). Distinct from Aylmer Community Services (20 Talbot St E), already in DB.
Who it serves: People facing poverty, homelessness, mental health challenges, or addictions; food program open to those in need
Bayfield Area Food Bank
PO Box 42, Bayfield, ON N0M 1G0
Volunteer food bank serving Bayfield and area; contact by phone to arrange assistance.
The Salvation Army - Chatham-Kent Ministries Community and Family Services - Blenheim
Blenheim Baptist Church, 24 Talbot St E, Blenheim ON N0P 1A0
Phone corrected 2026-10-05 per official site.
Word of Life Church (Blenheim) - Soup Kitchen
22 Talbot St W, Blenheim
Soup kitchen / community meal program run by Word of Life Church in Blenheim; previously operated as take-out 6 days a week during COVID (cksn.ca, 2020) and now offers scheduled meal pickup plus delivery to seniors/shut-ins per the Spring 2026 NeighbourLink guide. DISTINCT from 'Word of Life Outreach Food Bank' (odi-111, Lake St. Peter) — different town, different org, different phone. Official site fetched directly (currently under construction but shows org name, address, phone). Program schedule corroborated by the NeighbourLink Chatham-Kent Community Resources Guide (Spring 2026).
Who it serves: Open to all; seniors/shut-ins eligible for delivery
Praise Fellowship Church (Chatham) - Soup Kitchen
165 Park Ave E, Chatham
Weekly soup kitchen (take-out) with free clothing, run by Praise Fellowship Church since 1977. Phone verified on the church's official site contact page (519 351-0066; matches the Spring 2026 NeighbourLink guide listing). Program schedule corroborated by the NeighbourLink Chatham-Kent Community Resources Guide (Spring 2026).
Who it serves: Open to all
Chatsworth Community Outreach Food Bank
149 McNabb St, Chatsworth, ON N0H 1G0
Church-based food bank serving Chatsworth and the surrounding township; call ahead to arrange a pickup.
Chesley Salvation Army Food Bank
307 First Ave N, Chesley, ON N0G 1L0
Chesley SA community church food bank, 307 First Ave N. Published line 519-364-3450 is shared with the Hanover SA ministry unit (both listed on southwesthealthline.ca). Call for hours/intake.
Friends of the Community Food Bank and Resource Centre
9 Rattenbury St E, Clinton, ON N0M 1L0
Clinton food bank open Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings, also offering a small resource centre; no phone is listed.
Salvation Army Clinton
80 Mary St, Unit 3, Clinton, ON N7A 4C6
Salvation Army food bank in Clinton; phone for hours and intake information.
St Andrew's Presbyterian Church - St Andrew's Food Bank
437 Colborne Dr, Corunna ON N0N 1G0
Delhi Sharing Pantry
140 Western Ave, Delhi ON N4B 1S1
Free clothing and housewares room, hygiene supplies and school lunch snacks
Who it serves: Serves Delhi, Teeterville and area; once per month
Dorchester Food Bank
Dresden Community Church - Community Food Bank
29043 Community Rd, Dresden ON N0P 1M0
Appointment preferred
North Dresden Baptist Church
182 Trerice St W, Dresden
Dresden community outreach: free monthly community meal, clothing/personal-care closet, and a 24/7 take-what-you-need food pantry and book box at the front of the church. Phone/address verified via the church's official site and the Town of Dresden (dresden.ca) directory listing.
Who it serves: Everyone welcome; everything free
Durham and District Food Bank
185 Elizabeth St E, Durham, ON N0G 1R0
Independent food bank serving Durham and nearby Grey County communities; phone for current distribution times.
Essex Area Food Bank
60 Fairview W, Essex ON N8M 2Y1
Salvation Army Essex
26 Talbot St S, Essex, ON N8M 1A7
Salvation Army food bank in Essex, open Wednesday and Friday mornings by appointment.
The Salvation Army - Essex
26 Talbot St S, Essex ON N8M 1A7
Downtown Mission of Windsor
875 Ouellette Ave, Windsor ON
Emergency shelter, meals and food bank.
Who it serves: People experiencing homelessness and hunger in Windsor.
Exeter Community Food Bank
249 Andrew St, Box 93, Exeter ON N0M 1S6
Who it serves: Serves Exeter and area
Flesherton Food Bank
46 Collingwood St, Flesherton, ON N0C 1E0
Small-town food bank run from Cedarside Church in Flesherton; serves local households in need.
Contact House Community Food Bank
7883 Amtelecom Pkwy, Forest ON
Who it serves: Serves Forest and North Lambton
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Glencoe
209 Main St, Glencoe, ON N0L 1M0
St. Vincent de Paul food bank in Glencoe serving Southwest Middlesex; call ahead.
St. Vincent de Paul Glencoe Chapter - Food Bank
209 Main St, Glencoe ON
Salvation Army Goderich
309 Suncoast Dr E, PO Box 397, Goderich, ON N7A 4C6
Salvation Army community services in Goderich offering emergency food; call for an appointment.
St Vincent de Paul Goderich
441 MacEwan St, Box 382, Goderich, ON N7A 4C6
St. Vincent de Paul food bank in Goderich, separate from the Salvation Army; phone for hours.
Hagersville Food Bank
5 Marathon St, PO Box 525, Hagersville ON N0A 1H0
Salvation Army Hanover
581 12th St, Hanover, ON N4N 1W5
Salvation Army food bank serving Hanover and area; phone for appointment and hours.
Salvation Army Ingersoll
48 Charles St W, Unit 2, Ingersoll, ON N5C 2L6
Salvation Army community services in Ingersoll providing food assistance; call ahead.
Jarvis Caring Cupboard (Christ Church)
136 Rainham Rd, Nanticoke ON N0A 1L0
Kincardine Food Bank
421 Russell St E, Kincardine, ON N2Z 2A9
Food bank based at the Anglican Church of the Messiah in Kincardine; call for hours and eligibility details.
Nutrition for Learning
500 Trillium Drive, Unit 28, Kitchener, ON N2R 1A7
Registered charity supporting universal school nutrition programs (breakfast, snacks, lunches) at schools throughout Waterloo Region.
Who it serves: Students across Waterloo Region (programs in all three school boards)
St Andrews Anglican Church - Community Food Bank
205 Laurier Dr, LaSalle ON N9J 1L7
Leamington Community Hope Centre
58 Erie St S, Leamington, ON
Community support centre offering evening resource drop-in, soup kitchen, donation centre, and hosted AA (English/Spanish/women-only), Al-Anon and NA meetings. Established 2022. Phone verified on the centre's own website.
Who it serves: People in need in the Leamington community
Salvation Army Leamington
88 Setterington St, Leamington, ON N8H 1T6
Salvation Army food bank in Leamington, open weekday mornings by appointment; serves Leamington and area.
Salvation Army Leamington Community and Family Services - Food Bank
88 Setterington St, Leamington ON N8H 1T6
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul – Leamington Food Bank
29 Elliott Street, Leamington, ON N8H 3M4
Parish-based SVDP food bank operating out of St. Michael's Parish. Phone 226-340-7233 published on the Erie Shores South Catholic Family of Parishes official site; the ministry's Facebook page (facebook.com/ssvpleamington) showed active food-bank posts through fall 2025. Verified 2026-10-11.
Who it serves: People in need in the Leamington area
Southwestern Ontario Gleaners
40 Industrial Rd, Leamington, ON N8H 4W4
Charity 812889681RR0001. Dehydrates donated surplus local produce into free soup mix and fruit snacks distributed locally and internationally. Name/address verified on official site; phone 519-326-7687 cross-verified on Canadian Book of Charities charity listing plus Google business panel for swogleaners.ca (official site lists address only). Distinct from Gleaners Food Bank (Belleville) already in directory.
Who it serves: Distributes free dehydrated food through local hunger relief agencies and community partners; volunteering open to the public
Lion's Head and District Food Bank
Basement of the Pentecostal Country Church, 2627 Hwy 6, Northern Bruce Peninsula, ON N0H 1W0
Volunteer-run food bank serving the Lion's Head area on the Bruce Peninsula.
It Takes A Village
148 Main St W, Listowel, ON N4W 1A1
Listowel-based food program supporting local families; call for current services and hours.
Salvation Army Community and Family Services - Listowel - Food Bank
326 Main St E, Unit D, Listowel ON N4W 2C8
Also runs HOPE Links drop-in (free laundry, showers, meals) at 295 Main St W, Mon/Wed/Thu 10am-3pm
Glen Cairn Community Resource Centre
244 Adelaide Street South, London ON N5Z 3L1
Food cupboard, clothing, Ontario Works drop-in and system navigation; serves Glen Cairn and Pond Mills in southeast London
Gateway Church - Lucan - Community Cares Market
120 Main St, Lower Level, Lucan, ON N0M 2J0
Church-run community food market in Lucan; no public phone is listed.
Markdale and District Food Bank
14 George St, Markdale, ON N0C 1H0
Food bank operating from Cooke's Presbyterian Church in Markdale; no public phone is listed.
Merlin Food Bank (Merlin United Church)
100 Aberdeen, Merlin
Food and personal items
Loaves and Fishes - Milverton Food Bank
6619 Perth Rd 131, Milverton, ON N0K 1M0
Food bank in the basement of Milverton Christian Fellowship; phone ahead to confirm pickup times.
Salvation Army Mitchell
80 Rowland St, Mitchell, ON N0K 1N0
Salvation Army food bank operating from a Mitchell church; phone ahead for hours.
Mount Brydges Caring Cupboard Food Bank
22638 Adelaide Rd, Mount Brydges ON
Who it serves: Twice a month
Salvation Army Norwich
18 Main St, Norwich, ON N0J 1P0
Salvation Army food bank serving Norwich and area; contact for current hours.
Six Nations Community Food Bank
20 Cao Lane, Ohsweken, ON N0A 1M0
Community food bank serving Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit; also food programs, education and poverty-reduction partnerships.
Who it serves: Members of Six Nations and New Credit First Nations
Oil Heritage Family Church - Food Bank
2554 Elizabeth Street, Oil Springs
Salvation Army Owen Sound
365 14th St W, Owen Sound, ON N4K 5P7
Salvation Army community services in Owen Sound providing emergency food; call for an appointment.
Paisley and Community Food Bank
307 Balaklava St, Paisley, ON N0G 2N0
Missionary church food bank serving Paisley and area; phone ahead to confirm distribution days.
The Salvation Army Paris - Community and Family Services Food Bank
25B Dundas St W, Paris, ON N3L 1E9
Distinct Paris service site (separate phone/address from the Brantford Salvation Army food bank already listed). Bring proof of address, proof of income and government ID.
Who it serves: People experiencing poverty, homelessness or barriers in the community; assistance every 30 days
Petrolia Community Refrigerator
St Paul's United Church, 4169 Petrolia Line, Petrolia, ON N0N 1R0
Free 24-hour community fridge at St. Paul's United Church in Petrolia; take what you need and leave what you can.
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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.