Clarington East Food Bank
250 Mill St. S, Newcastle, ON L1B 1J3
Feed Ontario and Food Banks Canada member; serves Newcastle, Orono, Newtonville, Kendal, Kirby.
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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Listings
Showing 60 of 824 matching listings (page 8 of 14). Source: Ontario Resource Directory export, 2026-10-20. Listings are shown in city, then name order.
Inn From The Cold
510 Penrose St, Newmarket, ON L3Y 1A2
Year-round multi-service agency for homeless adults in Newmarket: 29-bed emergency shelter plus transitional beds, drop-by centres with showers, laundry and lunch, Friday community meal, employment program and housing-first supports.
Who it serves: Adults 16+ experiencing homelessness in York Region
Newmarket Food Pantry
1251 Gorham St Units 8-9, Newmarket ON L3Y 8Y6
Emergency supply of food plus baby pet and hygiene items in Newmarket.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul — St. Elizabeth Seton Conference (Newmarket)
c/o St. Elizabeth Seton Parish, 17955 Leslie Street, Newmarket, ON L3Y 9A4
Parish-based conference helping families, seniors and individuals in need: monthly Good Food Network fresh produce boxes, food vouchers, Christmas gift cards and gift distribution, gently used household items on request, community resource referrals. Call and leave a message; members respond within a couple of days.
Feed Niagara members
Niagara Falls Soup Kitchen
4865 St Lawrence Ave, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 3Y1
Free hot meals served seven days a week to anyone in need, run by ~300 volunteers and an elected board of directors.
Who it serves: Anyone in need; no restrictions
Niagara Worship Centre — Food Pantry
6846 Frederica St, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 1E2
Church-run food pantry (non-perishable distribution). Also hosts a free hot meal on the 1st Tuesday of each month and a Christmas Eve dinner for the community.
Who it serves: Anyone in the community in need of food
Project Share
2-4129 Stanley Ave, Niagara Falls ON L2E 7H3
Food bank and basic-needs supports.
The Salvation Army — Niagara Falls — Community and Family Services
5720 Dorchester Rd, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 5S3 (Niagara Orchard Community Church)
Ongoing and emergency community supports, food bank (by appointment), emergency assistance. Co-located with Niagara Orchard Community Church; CFS service line 905-358-8394 is distinct from the church office line.
Who it serves: People experiencing poverty, homelessness, or barriers in the community
Newark Neighbours
1534 Niagara Stone Road, Virgil
Thrift shop; groceries every two weeks for registered clients; serves Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake; 50 years.
Church of the Annunciation - Nipigon - Food Bank
26 Second St, Nipigon, ON P0T 2J0
Anglican church food bank in Nipigon; call for details.
Nipigon Baptist Church - Food Bank
161 Fifth St, Nipigon, ON P0T 2J0
Baptist church food bank in Nipigon, a second option alongside the Anglican program.
Canadore College - Student Emergency Food Bank
100 College Dr, North Bay, ON P1B 8K9
Canadore Students' Council emergency food bank for students in urgent need; locations at College Drive, Commerce Court, Aviation, Education Centre and Parry Sound campuses.
Who it serves: Currently enrolled full-time Canadore students; valid student card required; limited to 1 bag per month, max 3 visits per semester
Meals on Wheels (North Bay)
150 First Ave W, North Bay, ON P1B 3B9
Hot meals delivered by volunteers with regular social contact and security check. Program of VON North East District.
Who it serves: Individuals unable to prepare meals
Nipissing University Student Union (NUSU) - Food Bank
NUSU Student Centre, 221 College Dr, North Bay ON P1B 8L7
Student food pantry run by the student union; ~100 bags/month distributed, demand rising near end of semester.
Who it serves: Nipissing University students; current student ID required; limit 2 grocery bags per week
North Bay Food Bank
1016 Fisher St, North Bay
Fixed-address hamper program; one visit every 30 days providing about 1-3 days of food
Who it serves: People in need with fixed addresses in North Bay and Redbridge
St John's Anglican Church - Food Bank
307 Main St E, North Bay ON P1B 1B3
Weekly food bank (non-perishables, hygiene items when available). Also runs Open Arms Cafe hospitality meal Wed 4-6pm at the same location.
Who it serves: Individuals in need; ID, proof of residency, rent receipt and proof of income required; weekly access, 6 items per visit
The Gathering Place (North Bay)
373 Oak St W, North Bay, ON
Community soup kitchen serving daily meals.
Who it serves: Anyone in need of a hot meal in North Bay.
The Gathering Place (North Bay)
373 Oak St W, North Bay, ON
Hot meals and community support.
Who it serves: Anyone in need in North Bay.
The Salvation Army North Bay Community Church and Community Services
743 Main St E, North Bay, ON
Food bank: non-perishable and perishable food, diapers, formula, personal hygiene items, Christmas hampers.
Who it serves: Individuals in need
Trinity United Church - Food Bank
111 McIntyre St E, North Bay ON P1B 1C5
Also runs the Trinity Infant Food Shelf for infants under 12 months (same phone).
Who it serves: Individuals in need; one visit per month
Oriole Food Space
2975 Don Mills Rd W, North York, ON (Oriole Community Centre)
Community food space run by North York Harvest Food Bank in partnership with Flemingdon Health Centre and Working Women Community Centre.
Salvation Army Norwich
18 Main St, Norwich, ON N0J 1P0
Salvation Army food bank serving Norwich and area; contact for current hours.
The Salvation Army – Norwich Community and Family Services
18 Main St, Norwich, ON N0J 1P0
Community and family services with thrift store; emergency food, clothing and household assistance, Christmas hampers; part of Salvation Army Woodstock.
Asphodel-Norwood Ministerial Food Bank
Asphodel-Norwood Town Hall, 2357 County Rd 45, Norwood, ON
Ontario Association of Food Banks and Kawartha Food Share member. Also cell 705-750-7360 (emergency food assistance), per the official Township of Asphodel-Norwood listing.
Who it serves: ID and proof of residence required.
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
Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre
2200 Sawgrass Dr, Oakville, ON L6H 6M8
Registered charity community hub since 1999. Food bank, harm reduction, low-income supports, year-round tax clinic, tenant and utility support, family/youth/seniors programs. Churchill site offers addictions and mental health counselling, nurse practitioner primary care.
Who it serves: Oakville residents; no restrictions
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
Six Nations Community Food Bank
20 Cao Ln, Ohsweken ON N0A 1M0
Community food bank.
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
Falls Food Bank - Onaping
Onaping Community Centre, 2 Hillside Ave, Suite F, Onaping Falls, ON P0M 2R0
Registered charity (CRA 778712927RR0001) run entirely by volunteers. Serves Onaping Falls, Cartier, Dowling and Levack. Dedup: phone 7059667470 not in DB index; no existing Onaping food bank record. Website is the organization's official Facebook page, listed by 211 Ontario (northeasthealthline.ca) as its website.
Who it serves: Individuals and families in need; 1 piece of ID, proof of residency and proof of income required
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Orangeville Food Bank
3 Commerce Rd, Orangeville ON L9W 3X5
Community food bank distributing emergency food hampers.
Salvation Army New Hope Community Church - Community and Family Services
690 Riddell Rd, Orangeville, ON L9W 5G5
Emergency assistance with food and clothing; food bank (Mondays, by appointment); laundry service; thrift store vouchers; emergency accommodation help; Christmas Toy Centre; back-to-school assistance; counselling/referrals.
Who it serves: People in need in Dufferin County
The Lighthouse - Uptown Church Community Meal Program
219 Broadway, Orangeville, ON L9W 1K4
Two-decade-running community kitchen serving 25-40 free hot lunches each weekday to the poor, hungry, sick, elderly, homeless and vulnerable; warming place in colder months; take-out meals distributed to homebound/hospitalized/shut-ins.
Helping Hands Orillia — Meals on Wheels
575 West Street S, Unit 13A, Orillia, ON L3V 7N6
Not-for-profit community support org (est. 1978, ~1,400 clients/year); Meals on Wheels is one of its core services. Dial ext. 230 for the Meals on Wheels team per the RVH Simcoe Muskoka meal-programs guide. No 'Helping Hands Orillia' record exists in the DB — distinct from Helping Hand food banks in Tillsonburg/Bradford.
Who it serves: Older adults and adults with disabilities in Orillia and surrounding area
The Lighthouse (Orillia)
75 Queen St E, Orillia, ON
50 adult beds and 8 youth beds, plus a soup kitchen.
Who it serves: Adults and youth 16-24 experiencing homelessness.
The Salvation Army Orillia - Community Services (Food Bank)
157 Coldwater Rd W, Orillia, ON L3V 3L7
Community-based services: food bank (closed in December), clothing/furniture vouchers for Thrift Store, utility bill assistance, outreach, emergency transportation, counselling referrals, emergency accommodation referrals, Christmas Hamper Program (Nov-Dec), Free Birth Certificate Program. Friday night street outreach/community meals. Community Services ext 108.
Who it serves: Low-income individuals and families in the Orillia area
The Sharing Place Food Centre
95 Dufferin St, Orillia ON L3V 5S9
Food bank serving the Orillia area.
Adventist Community Services Centre (Oshawa)
1170 King Street East, Oshawa, ON L1H 1H9
Ministry of Compassion of College Park Seventh-day Adventist Church; food bank plus clothing bank ($2 user fee for clothing). Wheelchair accessible with ramp at entrance.
Who it serves: Must reside in Oshawa or Courtice; families and singles on social assistance, ODSP, OAS or low income; photo ID, children's birth certificates and income stub required
Cornerstone Community Association Durham
133 Simcoe St S, Oshawa, ON
Emergency shelter, drop-in and meals in Oshawa.
Who it serves: Adults experiencing homelessness in Durham.
Durham Alliance Outreach
8-717 Wilson Road South, Oshawa, ON L1H 6E9
2SLGBTQI+ community organization (registered charity 756405874RR0001) operating the DAO Pantry food pantry in Oshawa. Phone 905-738-8133 and address verified on official site pages (durhamallianceoutreach.org). Phone digits 9057388133 not in DB phone index; no name overlap in DB name list.
Who it serves: Prioritizes 2SLGBTQI+ community members; pantry serves anyone facing food insecurity
Durham Outlook for the Needy
51 King St E, Oshawa, ON L1H 1B4
Durham Region's only seven-day soup kitchen: restaurant-style meals 365 days a year, plus food bank Saturdays, clothing and a food distribution network.
Who it serves: People experiencing poverty and food insecurity in Durham
Feed the Need in Durham
586 Beech St W, Whitby, ON
Regional food distribution hub; call 211 to find your closest food bank.
Who it serves: Durham Region residents (via member food banks).
New Life Neighbourhood Centre (Oshawa)
33 Olive Avenue, Oshawa, ON L1H 2N7
Registered food bank and meal/grocery program of New Life Adventist Church serving downtown Oshawa (~500 client contacts/month); hygiene and emergency packages, blankets for the homeless, Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners and hampers.
Who it serves: Individuals and families in need in the Oshawa community; ID required
Simcoe Hall Settlement House
387 Simcoe St S, Oshawa, ON L1H 4J2
Non-profit community resource centre: food bank, after-school program, seniors club, life skills, holiday hamper and backpack programs.
Who it serves: Children, families and vulnerable adults affected by poverty in Durham
St. Peter's Anglican Church — Food Bank (Oshawa)
1175 Cedar Street, Oshawa, ON L1J 3R8
Market-style food bank (non-perishables, dairy, fresh produce) run by St. Peter's Anglican Church.
Who it serves: South Oshawa residents (must live south of Bloor Street); photo ID and proof of low-income status required
The Salvation Army Oshawa - Community and Family Services
45 King St E, Oshawa, ON L1H 1B2
Food bank by appointment (call 905-723-7422 x221); also Christmas hampers, thrift store, free tax clinic, children's programming and life-skills counselling. Wheelchair accessible (elevator).
Who it serves: Oshawa residents
Zion Christian Reformed Church — Food Bank (Oshawa)
409 Adelaide Avenue East, Oshawa, ON L1G 2A2
Weekly food bank run by Zion Christian Reformed Church (Thursdays 9-11am per church; Whitby library community-info sheet lists 8:45-11:00am).
Who it serves: Open to Oshawa and surrounding community
Banff Avenue Community House
2084 Banff Ave, Unit A & B, Ottawa, ON K1V 7X9
Non-profit charitable community house in the Ledbury/Banff social housing community. Adult drop-ins, youth programming and council, homework club, children's clothing cupboard, and food programs including fruit/vegetable distribution and an emergency food cupboard (by appointment). Phone confirmed on official site and regional 211.
Who it serves: Residents of the Ledbury/Banff social housing community
Barrhaven Food Cupboard
Barrhaven, Ottawa, ON
Emergency food hampers.
Who it serves: Residents of Barrhaven and south-west Ottawa.
Belong Ottawa - Centretown Community Ministry
507 Bank St, Ottawa, ON
Day programs, meals and social support across three sites.
Who it serves: People experiencing poverty or isolation in Ottawa.
Britannia Woods Community Food Bank (Ottawa)
9-115 Ritchie St, Ottawa, ON
Food programs and community support.
Who it serves: Residents of the Lincoln Fields / Richmond Rd area.
Caldwell Family Centre (Ottawa)
1475 Caldwell Ave, Ottawa, ON
Food bank, hot meals and family programs. Also at 6 Epworth Ave.
Who it serves: Residents from Carling Ave to Hunt Club, Prince of Wales to Woodroffe.
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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.