How to Find - Food Banks, Emergency Food Cupboards & Vouchers, Community Meals
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: BTN4941 | Last Full Update: 02 Oct 2019 |
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| Public Comments | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) For a listing of operating Food Programs * COVID-19 Community Support For a listing of financial relief programs available * COVID-19 Financial Relief For a listing of where to donate * COVID-19 Where to Donate ----------------------------------------------------- NOTE: 1. In December, meals may vary from what's shown below, see listing for Christmas Sharing Guide here 2. See each individual listing for more info, call ahead to confirm hours For full directory of "How to" listings on different topics, see here |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Funding | Donations |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) For a listing of operating Food Programs * COVID-19 Community Support For a listing of financial relief programs available * COVID-19 Financial Relief For a listing of where to donate * COVID-19 Where to Donate ----------------------------------------------------- This listing summarizes the day-by-day open hours for all food and meal programs in Burlington * to go directly to the listings of the two main food banks see Burlington Food Bank (here) and Salvation Army (here). * food banks usually have a wide selection and stock of items, food cupboards/pantries may have a smaller number and selection * some may require proof of residency or income, see each listing for details * all community meals are free, open to everyone and drop-in, unless otherwise specified CALL AHEAD TO CONFIRM, AS HOURS MAY CHANGE, OR BE SUBJECT TO VOLUNTEER SCHEDULES Monday: * 9 am-11:30 am Salvation Army Burlington, Food Bank, 5040 Mainway (near Appleby Line), 905-637-3893 * 9 am-11:45 am Burlington Food Bank, 1254 Plains Rd E, 905-637-2273 * 12 noon Out-4-Lunch for Seniors at St. Matthew on the Plains, 126 Plains Rd E, 905-632-1233 * 12 noon-3:30 pm Compassion Society (emergency food cupboard), 484 Plains Rd E (near King Rd), 905-592-3722 * 12 noon-1 pm Food for Life open outreach (fresh food) at Burlington East Presbyterian Church, 505 Walker's Line (near New St), call to confirm 905-637-5155 * 12 noon-8 pm Our Community Cares, Burloak Site, Food Support Cupboard, 356 Burloak Dr, 905-631-1218 * Hours vary, call for information Our Community Cares, Warwick/Surrey Site, Food Support Cupboard, 702 Surrey Lane, 905-681-2777 Tuesday: * 9 am-11:30 am Salvation Army Burlington, Food Bank, 5040 Mainway (near Appleby Line), 905-637-3893 * 9 am-11:45 am Burlington Food Bank, 1254 Plains Rd E, 905-637-2273 * 11:30 am-12:30 pm Food for Life open outreach (fresh food) at St Luke's Anglican Church, 1371 Elgin St (downtown Burlington), 905-634-1826 * 3rd Tuesday of the month (no lunch in Jul, Aug or Dec), 12 noon, East Burlington Seniors Lunch at Appleby United Church, 4407 Spruce Ave, 905-637-2942 * 12 noon-8 pm Our Community Cares, Burloak Site, Food Support Cupboard, 356 Burloak Dr, 905-631-1218 * 4 pm-6:30 pm Open Doors Food Bank at St Christopher's Church, 662 Guelph Line, 905-634-1809 * Hours vary, call for information: Our Community Cares, Warwick/Surrey Site, Food Support Cupboard, 702 Surrey Lane, 905-681-2777 * 6 pm (all year except 2 weeks at Christmas and during Easter week) Open Doors Community Supper at St Christopher's Anglican Church, 662 Guelph Line, 905-634-1809 * 6:45 pm Food for Life open outreach (fresh food) at Faith Christian Reformed Church, 2265 Mountainside Dr, call to confirm 905-336-5353 Wednesday: * 9 am-11:30 am Salvation Army Burlington, Food Bank, 5040 Mainway (near Appleby Line), 905-637-3893 * 9 am-11:45 am Burlington Food Bank, 1254 Plains Rd E, 905-637-2273 * 1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesdays of the month (Sep-Jun), 11:30 am St Luke's Anglican Church Community Lunch, Parish Hall 1382 Ontario St * 12 noon Next Door Space Community Lunch at ForestView Church Without Walls, 650 Plains Rd E, 289-799-0154 * 12 noon-4:30 pm Compassion Society (emergency food cupboard), 484 Plains Rd E (near King Rd), 905-592-3722 * 12 noon-8 pm Our Community Cares, Burloak Site, Food Support Cupboard, 356 Burloak Dr, 905-631-1218 * 1:30 pm-2:30 pm Food for Life open outreach (fresh food) at Brant Hills Presbyterian Church, 2138 Brant St. (between Hwy 407 and Dundas St/Hwy 5), call to confirm 905-335-2640 * Hours vary, call for information Our Community Cares, Warwick/Surrey Site, Food Support Cupboard, 702 Surrey Lane, 905-681-2777 * 2nd and 4th Wednesday of month (varies in December), 6 pm-8 pm North BurLINKton Dinner Night Out, at Glad Tidings Pentecostal Church, 1401 Guelph Line (between Mainway & Upper Middle Rd), 905-335-8172 Thursday: * 9 am-11:30 am Salvation Army Burlington, Food Bank, 5040 Mainway (near Appleby Line), 905-637-3893 * 9 am-11:45 am Burlington Food Bank, 1254 Plains Rd E, 905-637-2273 * 12 noon (dates may change in Dec) Community Lunch, St Christopher's Anglican Church, 662 Guelph Line, 905-634-1809 * 12:45 pm-2 pm Open Doors Food Bank at St Christopher's Church, 662 Guelph Line (between New St and Prospect St), 905-634-1809 * 12 noon-8 pm Our Community Cares, Burloak Site, Food Support Cupboard, 356 Burloak Dr, 905-631-1218 * Hours vary (call for information) Our Community Cares, Warwick/Surrey Site, Food Support Cupboard, 702 Surrey Lane, 905-681-2777 * 5 pm-6 pm, fresh perishable food, open to all, no application or proof of income required: Nourishing Neighbours Food Bank, St. Luke's Church Palermo, 3114 Dundas St W, Oakville ON L6M 4J3 (just west of Bronte Rd), 905-825-3364 * 5 pm-7 pm Burlington Food Bank, 1254 Plains Rd E, 905-637-2273 Friday: * 9 am-11:30 am Salvation Army Burlington, Food Bank, 5040 Mainway (near Appleby Line), 905-637-3893 * 9 am-11:45 am Burlington Food Bank, 1254 Plains Rd E, 905-637-2273 * 9 am-5 pm Our Community Cares, Burloak Site, Food Support Cupboard, 356 Burloak Dr, 905-631-1218 * 9:30 am-10:30 am Food for Life open outreach (fresh food) at Grace United Church (formerly Tansley), 2111 Walker's Line (north of Upper Middle Rd), 905-335-0090 * 12 noon Next Door Space Community Lunch at ForestView Church Without Walls, 650 Plains Rd E, 289-799-0154 * 12 noon-3:30 pm Compassion Society (emergency food cupboard), 484 Plains Rd E (near King Rd), 905-592-3722 * 3rd Friday of each month, 12 noon-1:30 pm North BurLINKton 55+ Lunch, Calvary Burlington, 2458 St Francis Dr, 905-336-7332 * lunch, with cards and board games following (optional) * Hours vary, call for information Our Community Cares, Warwick/Surrey Site, Food Support Cupboard, 702 Surrey Lane, 905-681-2777 * 6 pm Friday Night Community, Wellington Square United Church, 2121 Caroline St (between Brant St & Drury Lane), 905-634-1849 Saturday: * 10 am-12 noon Open Doors Food Bank at St Christopher's Church, 662 Guelph Line, 905-634-1809 * 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month, 9:30 am-11 am Compass Point Bible Church, Food Market, 1500 Kerns Rd (west and north of QEW/403), 905-336-0500 Sundays: None FOOD VOUCHERS May be available from Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, 905-336-8332 May be available from Port Nelson United Church, 905-637-5631 For expectant mothers in need, food vouchers may be available from by Halton Region Health Dept, Prenatal Nutrition Program, 905-825-6000 HALTON FRESH FOOD BOX PROGRAM This is not an emergency food program, but allows pre-ordering of fresh fruits and vegetables at below-retail cost, available in different sized boxes * for details, see full listing here, 905-634-8645 |
| Hours | Contact organization for information |
| Areas Served | Burlington |
| Eligibility | Varies by program |
| Application | Varies by program |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None ; except for Halton Fresh Food Box Program |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Burlington |
| Physical Access | Unknown - varies by program |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Disabilities ; Food ; Older Adults ; Topic Guides |
| HCSD Sub Heading | All "How To" Guides ; Food Banks ; Free / Low-Cost Meals ; Fresh Food Programs ; Meals for People with Disabilities ; Meals for Seniors ; Meals for Seniors / People with Disabilities ; Special Topics |
| Service Categories | Community Meals ; Food Banks ; Food Vouchers ; Good Food Boxes ; Senior Meals |