How to Find - Food Banks & Community Meals

Site: Oakville

Record #: OAK0415
Last Full Update: 20 Mar 2024

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Site Information

Site Location Various locations
Located In Community Oakville
Address & Map
Oakville, ON
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

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

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Contact Information for Agencies listed above

Clearview Christian Reformed Church

DAR Foundation

Fare Share Food Bank

Kerr Street Mission

Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre

Salvation Army Food Bank

St. Luke’s Anglican Church Palermo

St. Volodymyr Cultural Centre

  • must be a part of the CUAET Program, registration is required
  • please email lori@foodforlife.ca
  • 1280 Dundas Street W

Additional Support Options

Churchill Neighbourhood Centre

  • 125 North Service Rd E
  • 905-257-6029, navigator@opnc.ca
  • 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, intake@kerrstreet.com
  • 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, michelle@opnc.ca
  • 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 tsaoakvillecfs@gmail.com
  • 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, info@centralregistry.ca
  • helps direct people to the most appropriate food support programs and services available in community, based on clients needs and circumstances
  • view listing MHH0661
Hours

View listing for details

Dates

All Year

Areas Served Oakville
Eligibility View listing for details
Application

View listing for details

Languages English
Fees None

Categories and Classification

Service Categories Community Fridges/Food Cabinets ; Community Meals ; Food Banks ; Formula/Baby Food ; Home Delivered Meals ; Pet Food
Older Adult Main Categories ABUSE & CRISIS INTERVENTION ; RECREATION
Older Adult Sub-Categories Food Banks/Emergency Food ; Group Dining

Agency Overview