need food? call: 519.743.5576 ext. 340
First time participants, please register before visiting a program to access food support as quickly as possible.
Important Update: please call the program in advance to confirm hours. Information is changing regularly due to COVID-19.
We do not serve individuals directly at our location. If you are unable to access a program and require delivery, help is available. For more information please call: 519.743.5576 ext. 340.
We know that in periods of difficulty, there is often an outpouring of support from the community. Please forward all offers of help, including food, volunteer support, mobile food distribution support to The Food Bank of Waterloo Region. It is important for the health and safety of the community that we receive and coordinate these requests.
vital service programs
We are working with community programs and agency partners to ensure continued service delivery throughout the Community Food Assistance Network. See below for an up-to-date list of available emergency food resources. Note: Please call the program in advance to confirm hours, as information is changing regularly.
Click here for after hours supports and resources, such as emergency childcare, animal care services and mental health.
Home Meal Delivery During the Pandemic
Do you need prepared meals delivered to your door during this pandemic? Meals on Wheels programs in Waterloo Region are expanding to provide meals to people unable to cook or visit a grocery store during COVID-19. If you are sick or self-isolating and need meals delivered to you, contact one of the following programs:
- If you live in Cambridge, Kitchener, North Dumfries, or Waterloo, contact: Community Support Connections at 519.772.8787.
- If you live in Woolwich, Wellesley or Wilmot Township, contact Community Care Concepts at: 519.664.1900 or 1.855.664.1900.
Note: Fees for this service are based on client income to ensure it is affordable and accessible for all who need it.
Hamper Programs
Cambridge
Program Contact Information |
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Requirements & Additional Information |
Cambridge Self-Help Food Bank 54 Ainslie St. South Cambridge, ON 519.622.6550 |
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Salvation Army (Galt) 12 Shade St. Cambridge, ON 519.623.1221 |
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Kitchener-Waterloo
Program Contact Information |
Hours |
Requirements |
House of Friendship |
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Salvation Army Family Services 75 Tillsley Dr. Kitchener, ON 519.745.4215 |
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Carizon Family & Community Services (Erb West Community Centre) 45F Amos Ave. Waterloo, ON 519.497.8254 |
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Pick Up
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Paulander Community Centre 60 Paulander Dr. Kitchener, ON 519.741.1152 |
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Townships
Program Contact Information |
Hours |
Requirements |
Wilmot Family Resources Centre #1-175 Waterloo St. New Hamburg, ON 519.662.2731 |
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Woolwich Community Services 5 Memorial Ave. Elmira, ON 519.669.5139 |
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Community Meal Programs
Program & Contact Information |
Hours |
Requirements |
Cambridge Self-Help Food Bank 54 Ainslie St., South. Cambridge, ON 519.622.6550 |
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Food Not Bombs 200 King St. West Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7 (College St. between City Hall and Shoppers Drug Mart) |
Dinner
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Salvation Army Meal Program (Kitchener City Hall) 200 King St. West Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7 |
Lunch
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The Bridges (Cambridge Shelter – Galt) 26 Simcoe St. Cambridge, ON 519.642.9305 |
Lunch
Dinner
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Trinity Community Table (Galt) 12 Blair Rd. Cambridge, ON 519.621.8860 |
Lunch (pre-made)
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Ray of Hope Community Centre 659 King St. East Suite 100 Kitchener, ON 519.578.8018 |
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Marketplace
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St. John’s Kitchen 97 Victoria St. North Kitchener, ON 519.745.8928 |
Monday to Friday: 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
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Vineyard 1147 Elgin St. North Cambridge, ON |
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Shelter & Residential Services
Program Contact Information |
Hours |
requirements |
All Programs are currently running |
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Food Banks
Program Contact Information |
Hours |
Requirements |
Cambridge Self-Help Food Bank 54 Ainslie St., South Cambridge, ON 519.622.6550 |
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The Food Bank of Waterloo Region 50 Alpine Court Kitchener, ON, 519.743.5576 |
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How to Use the Community Food Assistance Map
- Click the top left icon to open the sidebar.
- Choose the type of service – Hamper Programs, Community Centre – Food Distribution, Community Meal Programs – you are looking for.
- Click the map marker for more information about the service or;
- Select the organization name from the drop down list.
- To search by address, click the view larger map icon on the the right-side of the map.
- Type the address in the search bar to find the service.
- Click the map marker for more information about the service.