General Topics and Information - Oakville

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

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FOOD BANKS

Fare Share Food Bank

• 1240 Speers Rd, Unit 6
• 905-847-3988, [email protected]
• Mon 9:30 am-2 pm
• Thu 2 pm-6:45 pm
• see listing OAK0892

Kerr Street Mission

• 485 Kerr St
• 905-845-7485, [email protected]
• 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, [email protected]
• 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

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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, [email protected]
• 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 [email protected]
• Wed morning food bag pick-up
• for Clearview area residents only
• see listing OAK4163

DAR Foundation

• 485 Morden Rd
• 416-904-0195 or 289-885-1279, [email protected]
• Wed 10 am-2 pm (every other week)
• see listing OAK0010

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, [email protected]
• 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 [email protected]
• 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
• available during branch hours
• see listing OAK0359

Oakville Public Library, Clearview Branch

• 2860 Kingsway Dr
• pet food only
• available during branch hours
• see listing OAK4464

Oakville Public Library, Glen Abbey Branch

• 1415 Third Line
• pet food only
• 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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]
• 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

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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

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FOOD PROGRAM NAVIGATION

Central Registry

• 905-281-4443, [email protected]
• helps direct people to the most appropriate food support programs and services available in community, based on clients needs and circumstances
• see listing MHH0661

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• Food - Community Meals
• Food - Food Banks and Pantries
• Food - Free / Low-Cost meals
• Food - Home Delivered Meals
• Food - Infant formula / Baby food

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