Description
Guelph Food Bank works to provide much needed support to individuals and families within the community who struggle with basic needs, predominantly by distributing emergency food supports to those requiring assistance. We also work to support other agencies doing complimentary work within the city by providing monthly food offers to supplement some programming costs.

Food & Distribution Programs:
  • Emergency Food Hamper Program
  • Community Excess Program
  • Agency Distribution Program
  • Local Disaster Relief
  • Waste reduction Offers a variety of other support programs including Job and Placement Programs, Help With Skills Programming, (i.e. school co-ops, peer work programs, budget counselling, etc)
  • Also runs a thrift store (open to the public) and Adopt-A-Family Christmas Program
Eligibility
Anyone faced with financial hardship may register with the Guelph Food Bank for assistance.
Application Process
New clients are required to bring:
  • one piece of identification
  • proof of address (bills or mail with applicant's name sent to that address)

  • Note: Source of income, will be asked, however, this is not a requirement for food emergency access. This information is used to advocate for those in need of services.
    Office
    519-767-1380
    Fax
    519-824-1640
    Web Site
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    Email
    [email protected]
    Mailing Address
    100 Crimea St
    Unit C12
    Guelph, N1H 2Y6
    Canada
    Languages
    English
    Contact
    Carolyn McLeod-McCarthy, Managing Director
    Email: [email protected]
    Phone: 519-767-1380
    Fees
    None
    Documents Required
    Clients must show ID, and proof of address in Guelph for themselves and each member of their household
    Accessibility
    Fully Accessible - wheelchair access from back of warehouse, elevator for second floor ; Partially Accessible - front entrances
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    Copyright
    211 Ontario North
    Last Updated On
    May 13, 2024
    Address
    100 Crimea St, Unit C12
    Guelph, ON, N1H 2Y6
    Cross street: Edinburgh Rd N and Crimea St
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    Hours of Operation
    Mon
    9:00 am to 5:00 pm
    Tue
    9:00 am to 5:00 pm
    Wed
    9:00 am to 5:00 pm
    Thu
    9:00 am to 5:00 pm
    Fri
    9:00 am to 5:00 pm

    Office hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm Client servicing hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-11:45 am
    Service Area(s)
    • Guelph
    • Wellington County