How to Find - Food Banks & Community Meals

Site: Oakville

Record #: OAK0415
Last Full Update: 12 Oct 2024

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Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

This listing summarizes all food support programs in Oakville 

  • some may require proof of residency or income, see each listing for details
  • free and open to everyone, unless otherwise specified
  • it is recommended you contact the service agency first to confirm hours and whether an appointment is required
  • for more details regarding each program, view the individual listing

Food Banks

Fare Share Food Bank

Kerr Street Mission

  • Food Bank
    • 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
    • Mon 5:45 pm-7:50 pm (Family Fun Night – adults must be accompanied by a child, registration required)
    • Tue 11:45 am-12:50 pm
    • Wed 5:45 pm-7:45 pm (adults only)
    • Fri 11:45 am–12:50 pm
    • Sat 8:45 am-9:45 am
  • income tax preparation, shower facilities, youth & children’s programs, Neighbour Care Network
  • 905-845-7485, intake@kerrstreet.com
  • 485 Kerr St
  • see listing OAK3319

Salvation Army - Oakville

  • Wed 9 am-12 noon
  • other times available by appointment
  • 905-827-5324 or 905-827-6523, tsaoakvillecfs@gmail.com
  • 2270 Speers Rd
  • non-perishable food items, diapers and baby food/formula available, by appointment only
  • view 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
  • view listing OAK1559

Churchill Neighbourhood Centre

  • 125 North Service Rd E
  • 905-257-6029, navigator@opnc.ca
  • harm reduction, food pantry, tax completion, utility payment support, etc...
  • view listing OAK0400

Clearview Christian Reformed Church

DAR Foundation

Front Line Outreach

  • Food Distribution
    • invites families and referrals to weekly Food Distribution
    • low-income housing address confirms need
    • a welcome, a smile, an invitation to sit, have a snack and chat
  • Father’s House
    • Mon evenings, 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
    • Thu, prepare and deliver 200 meals FREE to seniors, families who struggle financially, hungry college students and disabled individuals
  • Healing Meals
    • Fri, set up a hub and often a warming station, at a known/trusted landing point for folks struggling with addiction/mental health and housing security
    • Hot beverages, snacks, healthy meals, Naloxone, warm clothing, outdoor survival essentials and more are provided
  • 905-582-7537, Mobile 905-467-7483, info@frontlineoutreach.ca
  • see listing OAK9126

Hope Bible Church

  • 500 Great Lakes Blvd
  • offer food support once a month, through an in-person appointment or receive a prepacked box through delivery (in Burlington/Oakville)
  • if you would like to make an appointment or request a delivery, please call the church office at 905-827-4888
  • see listing OAK5027

Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre

  • Wed 8:45 am-9:45 am
  • 905-257-6029, support@opnc.ca
  • 2200 Sawgrass Dr
  • food, tax completion, clothing, utility payment support, microloans, household, counselling, budgeting, etc.
  • view 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
  • available during branch hours
  • view listing OAK0359

Oakville Public Library, Clearview Branch

  • 2860 Kingsway Dr 
  • Community Food Shelf with non-perishable food, pet food
  • available during branch hours
  • view listing OAK4464

Oakville Public Library, Glen Abbey Branch

  • 1415 Third Line
  • Community Food Corner with non-perishable food, pet food
  • available during branch hours
  • view listing OAK0382

St. Luke’s Anglican Church Palermo

St. Volodymyr Cultural Centre

  • Thu 3:30 pm-7 pm
  • must be a part of the CUAET Program, registration is required
  • please email lori@foodforlife.ca
  • 1280 Dundas Street W
  • see listing OAK0310

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
  • view listing OAK0172

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
  • view listing MHH0661
Hours

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Dates

All Year

Areas Served Oakville
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Application

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Languages English
Fees None

Site Information

Site Location Various locations
Located In Community Oakville
Address & Map
Oakville, ON
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Categories and Classification

Parenting Main Categories Community Supports
Parenting Sub-Categories Food/Clothing Support
Service Categories Community Fridges/Food Cabinets ; Community Meals ; Food Banks ; Formula/Baby Food ; Home Delivered Meals ; Pet Food

Agency Overview