Donate most needed food items

Your food donation helps 54 organizations in the Community Food Assistance Network provide nourishing meals to families across Waterloo region. Every bag, box, and can you give makes a real impact in the fight against hunger.

Dropping off food donations

Donating non-perishable food in Kitchener-Waterloo is easy! Drop items at grocery stores, police, fire, or paramedic stations, or bring them to 50 Alpine Court, Kitchener, during community drop-off hours.

Community donation
drop-off hours

Use the yellow Customer Service door and ring the bell at The Food Bank of Waterloo Region. We also accept unopened pet food, personal care items, and cleaning supplies.

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday:

8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Tuesday:

8:30 a.m.–8 p.m.

Second Saturday of each month (October to June):

 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Most needed items

Canned fruits and vegetables

Canned meats and fish

Dry beans and pasta

Hot and cold cereal

Individually packed snacks (granola bars, apple sauce, pudding cups)

Jam/fruit spread

Pasta sauce

Peanut butter

Rice

Industry food donations

Help us provide food to neighbours in need across Waterloo region by donating surplus products.