Searching for Infant Formula / Baby Food

• bi-monthly food hampers ; bread, baked goods and produce
• clothing, personal care items ; small household items
• baby items
• utility support ; transportation
• prescriptions ; glasses
• emergency accommodations ; mattresses
• referrals
• Christmas Hampers
• backpacks/School Supplies ; summer camp

• Clinical services' sexual health, reproductive health, harm reduction, TB testing and care
• Vaccine preventable diseases' immunization of school pupils act requirements, vaccine records, immunizations across the lifespan
• Infectious diseases and outbreak reporting; report cases of food-borne illness or outbreak of communicable diseases
• Healthy babies' health children program
• Parenting and childhood growth and development support
• Dental services; Healthy Smiles Program and Seniors Dental Care Program
• Environmental health; water testing, inspections, infection and prevention control

• Clinical services' sexual health, reproductive health, harm reduction, TB testing and care
• Vaccine preventable diseases' immunization of school pupils act requirements, vaccine records, immunizations across the lifespan
• Infectious diseases and outbreak reporting; report cases of food-borne illness or outbreak of communicable diseases
• Healthy babies' health children program
• Parenting and childhood growth and development support
• Dental services; Healthy Smiles Program and Seniors Dental Care Program
• Environmental health; water testing, inspections, infection and prevention control

This listing summarizes all food bank and meal programs in Milton

• some may require proof of residency or income, see each listing for details
• all community meals are 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 and Additional Support

Salvation Army, Khi Community

• 820 Nipissing Rd, Unit 4
• continues to distribute food through a Drive-Thru format
• existing food appointments will continue as scheduled, call 905-875-1022 to book your next food appointment
• first time food appointments, call 905-749-4714 to register and book a food appointment
• provides referral to Infant Food Bank at Milton Community Resource Centre, contact through email [email protected] or call 905-875-1022
• view listing

Milton Bible Church

• 121 Chisholm Drive​, Milton
• 905-876-3586​
• Food for Life Program Thu 12 noon-1 pm, operating as a drive-through program with no need to get out of your vehicle
• view listing

Syyidah Aysha Centre

• 50 Steeles Ave E, Unit 23
• Mon-Thu, 1 pm-5 pm, Sat & Sun 10 am-6 pm
• Milton Halal Food Bank
• offering contactless pick-up and delivery
• to setup an appointment for pick-up or drop-off, please call or message 647-470-3499 or 647-250-5512
• view listing

Food for Life - Tremaine Market

• Country Heritage Park
• 8560 Tremaine Rd., South Entrance
• Wed, 1 pm - 6 pm, appointments required for 1-3 pm & 3-6 pm is walk-in only
• Click on this link to create a NEW online Food for Life account and book an appointment. (click on the area where it says 'Don't have an account. Sign up.")
• Bring your own shopping bags
• For inquiries: [email protected]
• view listing

Milton Community Resource Centre

• 410 Bronte Street
• Community Fridge, Food for Life Program
• Mon-Fri 8 am - 4 pm
• good food bags available by calling 905-876-1244 to schedule a pickup
• view listing

Society of St Vincent de Paul

• refer to the Halton Council website to find which conference will help (organized geographically) and contact that conference directly
• view listing

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 Milton, see here

A program that partners with the Milton Community Resource Centre (MCRC), to house and distribute infant supplies.

Available supplies include:

• diapers
• formula
• baby food

• additional services are available at Christmas time (in Brantford only)
• runs Backpack Program for kids and Free Income Tax Clinic

• visit http://www.brantford.ca/residents/support_services/Pages/MonthlyFoodCalendar.aspx to see this month's food locations

• personal products such as shampoo and soap
• cleaning products
• baby items including formula, diapers, blankets, clothes
• linens and household items
• clothing
• back to school supplies
• Christmas assistance

• confidential support to help pregnant women carry their babies to term
• licensed adoption services, and post adoption support for birth parents, adoptees and adoptive families
• individual, couples and family counselling
• individual and group support for young mothers, including parenting counselling
• Care Cupboard support includes diapers, formula, toiletries, non-perishable food, children's clothing, maternity clothing (monthly visit by appointment)
• Nobody's Perfect Parenting education and workshops, registration required

Provides diapers, pull-ups, wipes, formula, baby food, cereals, and feminine hygiene products - as available

• program operates from donations

Food bank for local area residents

• can assist clients with diapers, baby formula/food if needed
• call to register

Oak Park

• 2200 Sawgrass Drive
• for people living in postal code areas of L6H & L6M

Churchill

• 215 North Service Rd E
• for immediate neighbours only

• immunization and screening for communicable diseases
• health education programs
• family and child health
• child development
• prenatal and parenting programs
• dental health
• sexual health
• injury prevention
• environmental health
• healthy living
• public health standards enforcement
• harm reduction
• research and population-based health research
• emergency preparedness

This listing summarizes the day-by-day open hours for all food and meal programs in Burlington

• 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-12:30 pm Burlington Food Bank, 1254 Plains Rd E, 905-637-2273
• 9 am-9 pm Community Fridge, Burlington Public Library Aldershot Branch, 550 Plains Rd E
• 12 noon-3:30 pm Compassion Society Emergency Food Cupboard, 1881 Fairview St, 905-592-3722
• 1 pm-4 pm by appointment only Salvation Army Burlington, Food Bank, 5040 Mainway, 289-230-2556

Tuesday:

• 9 am-12:30 pm Burlington Food Bank, 1254 Plains Rd E, 905-637-2273
• 9 am-9 pm Community Fridge, Burlington Public Library Aldershot Branch, 550 Plains Rd E
• 11 am-6 pm Food for Life Mountainside Market, 2258 Mountainside Drive, 905-635-1106
• 9:45 am-11 am Food for Life Neighbourhood Food Program at St Luke's Anglican Church, 1382 Ontario St, 905-634-1826
• 1:30 pm-5 pm, 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month Burlington ROCK Hub - Warwick, Our Community Cares - Food Pantry, 702 Surrey Lane
• 3:30 pm-6 pm by appointment Open Doors Community Market at St Christopher's Anglican Church, 662 Guelph Line, 905-634-1809
• 6 pm Open Doors Community Dinner at St Christopher's Anglican Church, 662 Guelph Line, 905-634-1809

Wednesday:

• 9 am-12:30 pm Burlington Food Bank, 1254 Plains Rd E, 905-637-2273
• 9 am-12 noon by appointment only Salvation Army Burlington, Food Bank, 5040 Mainway, 289-230-2556
• 9 am-9 pm Community Fridge, Burlington Public Library Aldershot Branch, 550 Plains Rd E
• 11:30 am, 1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesday of the month (Oct-May) St Luke's Anglican Church Community Lunch, 1382 Ontario St, 905-634-1826
• 1:30 pm-5 pm, 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month Burlington ROCK Hub - Warwick, Our Community Cares - Infant Supplies, 702 Surrey Lane
• 1:30 pm-5 pm, 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month Burlington ROCK Hub - Burloak, Our Community Cares - Food Pantry, 356 Burloak Dr
• 1:30 pm-5 pm, 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month Burlington ROCK Hub - Burloak, Our Community Cares - Infant Supplies, 356 Burloak Dr
• 4 pm-7 pm Compassion Society Emergency Food Cupboard, 1881 Fairview St, 905-592-3722
• 6 pm-7 pm, 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month North BurLINKton Community Group Dinner Night Out, Glad Tidings Pentecostal Church, 1401 Guelph Line

Thursday:

• 9 am-12:30 pm Burlington Food Bank, 1254 Plains Rd E, 905-637-2273
• 9 am-12 noon and 1 pm-4 pm by appointment only Salvation Army Burlington, Food Bank, 5040 Mainway, 289-230-2556
• 9 am-9 pm Community Fridge, Burlington Public Library Aldershot Branch, 550 Plains Rd E
• 11 am-6 pm Food for Life Mountainside Market, 2258 Mountainside Drive, 905-635-1106
• 12 noon-1 pm Next Door Social Space Lunch, 650 Plains Rd E
• 12 noon Open Doors Seniors Lunch at St Christopher's Anglican Church, 662 Guelph Line, 905-634-1809
• 12:30 pm-1:30 pm by appointment Open Doors Community Market at St Christopher's Anglican Church, 662 Guelph Line, 905-634-1809
• 5 pm-7 pm Burlington Food Bank, 1254 Plains Rd E, 905-637-2273

Friday:

• 9 am-12:30 pm Burlington Food Bank, 1254 Plains Rd E, 905-637-2273
• 9 am-5 pm Community Fridge, Burlington Public Library Aldershot Branch, 550 Plains Rd E
• 9:45 am-10:45 am Food for Life Neighbourhood Food Program at Grace United Church, 2111 Walkers Line, 905-335-0090
• 12 noon, monthly Sep-Jun (see website for dates), Calvary Baptist Church Seniors Lunch, 2458 St Frances Dr, 905-336-7332
• 12 noon-2 pm Friday Hub & Lunch, Wellington Square United Church, 2121 Caroline St, 905-634-1849
• 12 noon-3:30 pm Compassion Society Emergency Food Cupboard, 1881 Fairview St, 905-592-3722

Saturday:

• 9 am-10:30 am, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month (second Saturday only in December), Compass Point Bible Church, Food Market, 1500 Kerns Rd, 905-336-0500
• 9 am-11 am Next Door Social Space Community Breakfast, 650 Plains Rd E
• 9 am-5 pm Community Fridge, Burlington Public Library Aldershot Branch, 550 Plains Rd E

Sunday:

• 12 noon-5 pm Community Fridge, Burlington Public Library Aldershot Branch, 550 Plains Rd E

FOOD VOUCHERS may be available from:

• Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, see listing for phone numbers

Emergency services and grocery support for youth in the Hamilton community. Provides food, clothing, baby products, and hygiene items. Also offers nutrition and budgeting programs as well as referrals to Living Rock's Wellness Works Coordinator.

• clothing
• household items
• furniture
• non-perishable food
• personal hygiene items
• grocery gift card

Provides emergency food assistance, by appointment only

• non-perishable food items
• diapers and baby food/formula available
• contact through email at [email protected] or call for assistance

• variety of free and confidential services
• staff and volunteers provide fact-based information, advocacy support, mentoring, and practical assistance

• one-on-one client advocacy for men and women
• on-site pregnancy testing
• on-site STI/STD testing
• Point of Care Ultrasound
• prenatal support
• post-natal support
• postpartum support
• post-abortion grief support and recovery
• adoption information and referral
• Growing Hearts Program (weekly mom peer program)
• Eye Spy Squad (Infant-preschool toddlers of moms in Growing Hearts program)
• Practical Fatherhood initiatives
• various workshops on topics such as Parenting and Prenatal
• Care Closet (practical assistance)
• referrals

• Brantford Food Bank - provides a 3-5 day supply of food. Volunteer opportunities available in food bank program area
  
• Christmas Baskets - provides a hamper for Christmas dinner and toys for children
  
• Employment Services - offers information and job search services, employment counselling and job placement opportunities. Also assists employers in finding people that are a good match for their organization
  
• Monthly Food Calendar to find the current month's listings

Food Bank

• If you are in need of food assistance please come to the Food Bank during operating hours
• no appointment needed
• can assist with baby food, formula and diapers
• program participants are eligible to receive a food order once each calendar month
• currently provides food to approximately 700 Oakville families

Donations

• non-perishable food can be dropped off at all Oakville Fire Stations and most Oakville Grocery stores, in their collection bins
• bulk of non-perishable food comes from food drives held at Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas
• for a list of currently needed items, see here
• financial donations are vital and needed to purchase fresh fruit, vegetables, fish, meat, eggs, cheese, milk, and a variety of other items
• tax receipts are issued on site
• please call to make sure someone is there to receive your donation

Provides diapers, pull-ups, wipes, formula, baby food, cereals, and feminine hygiene products - as available

• program operates from donations

• counselling and referrals
• assistance in finding accommodation
• free diapers and formula (when donations allow)
• free maternity and baby clothes (newborn to 2 years)
• free pregnancy testing

This listing summarizes the day-by-day open hours for all food and meal programs in Oakville

• some may require proof of residency or income, see each listing for details
• all community meals are 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

Weekly Schedule

Monday:

• 9:30 am-2 pm, Fare Share Food Bank
• 1 pm-2:30 pm, Kerr Street Mission (Food Bank)
• 5:30 pm-6:30 pm, Kerr Street Mission (Food Bank, KSM families attending meal only)
• 5:45 pm-7:50 pm, Kerr Street Mission (Sit Down Meal, Family Fun Night - adults must be accompanied by a child, registration required)

Tuesday:

• 11:45 am-12:50 pm, Kerr Street Mission (Sit Down Meal)
• 1 pm-2:30 pm, Kerr Street Mission (Food Bank)
• 6 pm-7:30 pm, Kerr Street Mission (Food Bank)

Wednesday:

• morning, Clearview Christian Reformed Church (for Clearview area residents only)
• 9 am-12 noon, Salvation Army Food Bank (by appointment)
• 10 am-2 pm, DAR Foundation (every other week)
• 8:45 am-9:45 am, Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre
• 1 pm-2:30 pm, Kerr Street Mission (Food Bank)
• 5:45 pm-7:45 pm, Kerr Street Mission (Sit Down Meal, adults only)

Thursday:

• 9:45 am-11:45 am, Kerr Street Mission (Food Bank, for Prenatal & Kids n' Me programs only)
• 2 pm-6:45 pm, Fare Share Food Bank
• 3:30 pm-7 pm, St. Volodymyr Cultural Centre (CUAET Program only)
• 4 pm-5:30 pm, St. Luke's Anglican Church Palermo
• 6 pm-7:30 pm, Kerr Street Mission (Food Bank)

Friday:

• 11:45 am-12:50 pm, Kerr Street Mission (Sit Down Meal)
• 1 pm-2:30 pm, Kerr Street Mission (Food Bank)

Saturday:

• 8:45 am-9:45 am, Kerr Street Mission (Sit Down Meal)
• 10 am-11:30 am, Kerr Street Mission (Food Bank)

Contact Information for Agencies listed above

Clearview Christian Reformed Church

• for Clearview area residents only
• contact Heather Maat at [email protected]
• 2300 Sheridan Garden Dr
• see listing OAK4163

DAR Foundation

• 416-904-0195 or 289-885-1279, [email protected]
• 485 Morden Rd
• see listing OAK0010

Fare Share Food Bank

• 905-847-3988, [email protected]
• 1240 Speers Rd, Unit 6
• see listing OAK0892

Kerr Street Mission

• 905-845-7485, [email protected]
• 485 Kerr St
• see listing OAK3319

Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre

• 905-257-6029, [email protected]
• 2200 Sawgrass Dr
• see listing OAK5028

Salvation Army Food Bank

• 905-827-5324 or 905-827-6523, [email protected]
• 2270 Speers Rd
• see listing OAK5030

St. Luke's Anglican Church Palermo

• 905-825-3364 ext 82, [email protected]
• 3114 Dundas St W
• see listing OAK9145

St. Volodymyr Cultural Centre

• must be a part of the CUAET Program, registration is required
• please email [email protected]
• 1280 Dundas Street W

Additional Support Options

Churchill Neighbourhood Centre

• 125 North Service Rd E
• 905-257-6029, [email protected]
• harm reduction, food pantry, tax completion, utility payment support, etc...
• view listing OAK0400

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

Kerr Street Mission

• 485 Kerr St
• 905-845-7485, [email protected]
• income tax preparation, shower facilities, youth & childrens programs, Neighbour Care Network
• see listing OAK3319

Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre

• 2200 Sawgrass Dr
• 905-257-6029 ext 101, [email protected]
• 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

Salvation Army - Oakville

• 2270 Speers Rd
• 905-827-5324, 905-827-6523, or [email protected]
• non-perishable food items, diapers and baby food/formula available, by appointment only
• view listing OAK5030

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

Food bank for local area residents

• can assist clients with diapers, baby formula/food if needed
• call to register

Oak Park

• 2200 Sawgrass Drive
• for people living in postal code areas of L6H & L6M

Churchill

• 215 North Service Rd E
• for immediate neighbours only