| Description (Service) |
This listing includes all food support programs available in Oakville
- most programs are free and open to everyone, unless otherwise noted
- some may require proof of residency or income, please check individual listings for specific eligibility details
- contact the service provider directly to confirm hours of operation and whether an appointment is needed
- for full program details, click on each listing
_______________________________________________________________
FOOD BANKS
Fare Share Food Bank
Kerr Street Mission
- 485 Kerr St
- 905-845-7485, intake@kerrstreet.com
- Food Bank (Kerr Street Market)
- Mon 1 pm-2:30 pm & 5:30 pm-6:30 pm (KSM families attending meal only)
- Tue 1 pm-2:30 pm & 6 pm-7:30 pm
- Wed 1 pm-2:30 pm
- Thu 9:45 am-11:45 am (for Prenatal & Kids n’ Me programs only)
- Thu 6 pm-7:30 pm
- Fri 1 pm-2:30 pm
- Sat 10 am–11:30 am
- Meals (KSM Café)
- Mon 5:45 pm-7:50 pm (Family Fun Night – adults must be accompanied by a child, registration required)
- Tue 11:45 am-12:15 pm
- Wed 5:45 pm-7:45 pm (adults only)
- Fri 11:45 am–12:15 pm
- Sat 8:45 am-9:45 am
- see listing OAK3319
Salvation Army - Oakville
- 2270 Speers Rd
- 905-827-5324, tsaoakvillecfs@gmail.com
- Wed 9 am-12 noon
- other times available by appointment
- non-perishable food items, diapers and baby food/formula available, by appointment only
- see listing OAK5030
________________________________________________________________
SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD SUPPORT
Anglican Church of the Incarnation
- 1240 Old Abbey Lane
- Community Pantry, a free food sharing cupboard available to all, located outside beside the Community Garden
- contains a changing selection of non-perishable food items and toiletries
- take what you need, leave what you can
- see listing OAK1559
Churchill Neighbourhood Centre
- 125 North Service Rd E
- 905-257-6029, navigator@opnc.ca
- Mon-Fri, 9:30 am-3:30 pm
- for immediate neighbours only
- harm reduction, food pantry, tax completion, utility payment support, etc...
- see listing OAK0400
Clearview Christian Reformed Church
- 2300 Sheridan Garden Dr
- must contact Heather Maat at 905-829-2242, or hmaat@clearviewchurch.com
- Wed morning food bag pick-up
- for Clearview area residents only
- see listing OAK4163
DAR Foundation
Front Line Outreach
- Food Distribution
- weekly food distribution
- focus is on families who reside in subsidized housing provided by Halton Housing Corporation
- Father’s House
- Mon evenings, 5 pm-9 pm (Sep-Jun), open the doors and invite folks for a hot meal, conversation and a replenishment of toiletries, clothing or some tangible items they may need to survive
- all are welcomed and pastoral care is offered
- More than a meal
- prepared dinners delivered to homeless, elderly shut ins and in special circumstances
- Homeless Outreach
- mobile outreach to homeless encampments to provide food, clothing and other support
- Mobile 905-467-7483, info@frontlineoutreach.ca
- see listing OAK9126
Halton Food Connect
- provides free monthly grocery deliveries to the homes of Ontario Works recipients in the Halton Region
- recipients receive a box of protien, fresh fruits and vegetables
- Register through website
- see listing OAK0509
Hope Bible Church
- 500 Great Lakes Blvd
- offer food support once a month, through an in-person appointment
- if you would like to make an appointment please call the church office at 905-827-4888
- see listing OAK5027
Madina Mercy Food Bank
- 520 Speers Rd
- every Fri, starting at 4 pm
- families facing food insecurity can receive a nutritious food box
- registratrion required on website
- see listing OAK0484
Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre
- 2200 Sawgrass Dr
- Wed 8:30 am-9:15 am
- pre-register by contacting 905-257-6029, or support@opnc.ca
- Food Bank for people living in postal code areas of L6H & L6M
- tax completion, clothing, utility payment support, microloans, household, counselling, budgeting, etc.
- see listing OAK5028
Oakville Public Library, Central Branch
- 120 Navy St, just inside 3rd floor entrance
- Community Food Corner with non-perishable and fresh food, pet food
- Food for Life Fresh Food Lockers, to register for a locker please call 905-635-1106 ext 225 or email goodfood@foodforlife.ca
- available during branch hours
- see listing OAK0359
Oakville Public Library, Clearview Branch
- 2860 Kingsway Dr
- Community Food Shelf with non-perishable food, pet food
- available during branch hours
- see listing OAK4464
Oakville Public Library, Glen Abbey Branch
- 1415 Third Line
- Community Food Corner with non-perishable food, pet food
- available during branch hours
- see listing OAK0382
Oakville Town Hall
- 1225 Trafalgar Rd
- Wed 12 noon–1 pm
- market style program, please bring own shopping bags
- for more information, contact 905-635-1106 ext 225 or email goodfood@foodforlife.ca
St. Hilda's Anglican Church
- 340 Rebecca St
- weekly food parcels for needy families in the area
- bread, baked goods or fresh produce
- for more information, contact 905-827-3711 or st.hildas.anic@outlook.com
- see listing OAK2877
St. Luke’s Anglican Church Palermo
- 3114 Dundas St W
- Thu 4 pm-5:30 pm
- register and book a pickup time by calling Food for Life at 905-635-1106 ext 225
- see listing OAK9145
Society of St Vincent de Paul
- conduct home visits to provide for immediate needs (food vouchers, clothing, some furniture etc.)
- work with people to help alleviate challenges they face and connect to community resources
- to find which conference will help (organized geographically) and contact that conference directly, refer to the Halton Council website
- see listing OAK0172
Vaishno Devi Mandir Hindu Temple
- 3259 Regional Road 25 N
- Tue and Sun evenings
- free Hindu vegetarian food is served
- see listing OAK2893
___________________________________________________________________
MEAL DELIVERY
Programs that prepare and regularly deliver meals to older adults, people with disabilities and others who have difficulties shopping and/or preparing food for themselves or traveling to a site where a meal is being served
- for a list of meal delivery services serving Oakville, see here
___________________________________________________________________
FOOD PROGRAM NAVIGATION
Central Registry
- 905-281-4443, info@centralregistry.ca
- helps direct people to the most appropriate food support programs and services available in community, based on clients needs and circumstances
- see listing MHH0661
|
