Food Resources

Call ahead as resources can change

Most organizations have closed their doors during COVID-19 but are serving food / groceries through back doors or windows. Call ahead for each organizations' instructions.

Community agencies

• Fort Erie

  Agency / Contact	Program	Hours	COVID-19 Updates
  Community Outreach Program Erie (COPE) 32 Dufferin St. 905-871-2526 or 289-273-0859	Food bank	Monday to Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.	All in need are welcome. Clothing and household goods are not available.
  Meals on Wheels 32 Idylewylde St. 905-871-9366	Meal program	Call ahead for hours and information.	Delivering frozen dinners once a week.
  Ridgeway Lions Club (Crystal Ridge Community Centre) 99 Ridge Rd. S	Meal program	Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.	Take-out meal and pick-up available.
  St. Andrew's Church 203 Highland Ave. 905-871-1592	Meal program	Not available	The lunch program is currently unavailable.
  St. George Catholic Church 56 Ridgeway Rd. 905-894-2853	Food bank	Call first for hours at 905-894-8592	Available for those in need in Crystal Beach, Ridgeway and Stevensville.
  St. Joseph's Church 3718 Netherby Rd. 905-353-2224	Not available	Not available	Community dinners are currently unavailable.
  St. Michael's Church 310 Central Ave. 905-394-0203	Grocery vouchers	Call first for hours	Call for information.
  The Salvation Army 255 Gilmore Rd. 905-871-3450	Food bank	Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 12 noon - 3:30 p.m.	Food bank is open. All in need are welcome. Pre-packaged bags of food are handed out at the door. There are no community meals or perishable pick-ups.

• Grimsby

  Agency / Contact	Program	Hours	COVID-19 Updates
  Community Support Services of Niagara - Meals on Wheels 5045 Valleyview Rd. 905-563-9501 ext. 21	Meal program	Not available	Can include hot and frozen meals.
  Grimsby Benevolent Fund 40 Elm St. 905-309-5664	Food bank	Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.	Food bank is open. Call ahead to arrange pick-up of food.

• Lincoln

  Agency / Contact	Program	Hours	COVID-19 Updates
  Community Care of West Niagara 4309 Central Ave. 905-563-5822	Food bank	Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.	The food bank is open for clients and food donations are accepted. Call ahead before visiting and go to the back door and ring the doorbell for assistance.
  Community Support Services of Niagara - Meals on Wheels 5045 Valleyview Rd. 905-563-9501 ext. 21	Meal program	Not available	Can include hot and frozen meals.
  Village of Hope 2831 King St. 905-562-3003	Meal program / grocery delivery	Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.	Take-away breakfast, snack program for kids. Door to step grocery deliveries for seniors in Lincoln.

• Niagara-on-the-Lake

  Agency / Contact	Program	Hours	COVID-19 Updates
  Meals on Wheels 5546 Portage Rd. (Niagara Falls) 905-356-7548	Meal program	Monday to Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.	Delivery is continuing for a fee of $7.20. Frozen meals can be ordered.
  Newark Neighbours 310 John St. E 905-468-3519	Food bank	Tuesday and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. - 12 noon.	Emergency food available for current food bank clients.

• Niagara Falls

  Agency / Contact	Program	Hours	COVID-19 Updates
  Main St. Baptist Church 6151 Main St. 905-354-9057	Food bank	Not available	Food pantry is closed.
  Meals on Wheels 5546 Portage Rd. 905-356-7548	Meal program	Monday to Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.	Hot lunch entree. Delivery is continuing for a fee of $7.20. Frozen meals can be ordered.
  Niagara Falls Christian Ministries (Lundy's Lane United Church - Battlefield Centre, Main Sanctuary) 6085 Lundy's Ln. 289-296-1212	Food bank	Not available	Food bank is closed.
  Niagara Falls Community Outreach 4865 Lawrence St. 905-354-1640	Meal program	Monday to Saturday 11:45 a.m. - 12:50 p.m.	Take-away lunches will be given out at the door.
  Niagara Worship Centre 6846 Frederica St. 905-356-0635	Food bank	Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.	Food pantry is open.
  Project Share 4129 Stanley Ave., Unit 2 905-357-5121	Food bank	Monday to Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.	Clients need to register at the front door. Once registered, go to the back door where a staff member will give you a prepackaged bag of food (depending on family size).
  The Salvation Army 5720 Dorchester Rd. 905-358-8394	Not available	Not available	Not currently offering the Friday scheduled stop in Niagara Falls.

• Niagara region

  Agency / Contact	Program	Hours	COVID-19 Updates
  Community Crew 289-273-0859	Meal program	Weekly from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.	Temporary lunch delivery program for families with elementary school aged children. Lunches are prepacked and dropped off at homes in each community in Niagara.
  Community Support Services of Niagara 905-682-3800 ext. 706	Grocery delivery	Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.	Grocery delivery service is available for individuals over the age of 55 or if you're an adult living with a disability.
  The Salvation Army, Niagara Mobile Outreach Program	Food bank	Monday: Fort Erie / Crystal Beach Tuesday: Welland / Port Colborne Wednesday: St. Catharines / Thorold Friday: discontinued Saturday: St. Catharines / Thorold	Food truck services have continued except for Friday stops in Niagara Falls.

• Pelham

  Agency / Contact	Program	Hours	COVID-19 Updates
  Community Support Services of Niagara - Meals on Wheels (Seaway Mall) 800 Niagara St. 905-788-3181 ext. 25	Meal program	Not available	Delivery is continuing for a fee of $7.20. Frozen meals can be ordered.
  Pelham Cares 191 Hwy. 20 E. 905-892-5300	Food bank	Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon	Must be a resident of Pelham. Call ahead to register. They are offering prepacked bags of food

• Port Colborne

  Agency / Contact	Program	Hours	COVID-19 Updates
  Meals on Wheels 260 Sugarloaf St. 905-835-1581	Meal program	Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.	No changes, call for questions.
  Port Cares 92 Charlotte St. 905-834-3629	Food bank, meal program and food delivery	Mondays: 4 - 5 p.m. Wednesdays: 12 noon - 1 p.m. Thursdays: 4 - 5 p.m.	Pre-packaged groceries and take-out meals will be provided to registered clients available at the Reach Out Centre, 61 Nickel St. The Reach Out Centre Dining Hall is closed. Food hamper delivery service is available for seniors or adults living with a disability in Port Colborne or Wainfleet. To register, call 905-835-1914 and press 1.
  St. James and St. Brendan Anglican Church 72 Charlotte St. 905-834-3184	Not available	Not available	Status of service is unknown.

• St. Catharines

  Agency / Contact	Program	Hours	COVID-19 Updates
  Community Care St. Catharines 12 North St. 905-685-1349	Food bank	Monday to Friday 10 a.m. - 12 noon and 12:30 - 3 p.m.	The food bank is open. Bring ID. Pre-packed bags of food and produce being provided.
  Meals on Wheels St. Catharines	Meal program	Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.	The congregate / lunch out dining program has been cancelled. Hot and frozen meals can be ordered. Continue to deliver for a fee of $7.20.
  Open Arms of Jesus Outreach Ministry 60 Facer St. 289-271-1281	Food bank	Not available	Pre-packed bag of food for Facer St. area only.
  Ozanam Centre - Knights of Columbus Hall 235 Church St. 905-687-8089	Meal program	11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	Take-away lunches.
  Salvation Army 400 Niagara St. 905-935-4311	Food bank	Tuesday to Thursday 9:30 a.m. - 12 noon	Pre-packed groceries are by appointment only. If service is needed, call Monday of that week before 12 noon.
  St. Alfred's Roman Catholic Church 272 Vine St. 905-934-9703	Food bank	Food bank Same hours	Pre-packaged bags of food handed out at back door.
  St. George's Anglican Church 83 Church St. 905-682-9232	Meal program	Not available	Daily breakfast and monthly dinner. All food is take-away.
  Silver Spire United Church 366 St. Paul St. 905-682-8328	Food bank / meal program	Dinner 6 p.m.	Open daily for drop-in (homeless only). Emergency groceries available.
  Southridge Community Church 201 Glenridge Ave. 905-682-2477	Meal program	Friday 5 p.m.	Take-away dinners.
  Start Me Up Niagara 17 Gale Cres. 905-984-5310	Meal program	Saturday and Sunday 11:15 a.m. - 1 p.m.	Take-away lunches.
  The RAFT 17 Centre St. 905-984-4365	Meal program	Daily 6 - 7 p.m.	Take-away dinners.
  Westview Centre4Women 124 Queenston St. 905-687-4848	Food bank / meal programs	Tuesday to Thursday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.	Take-away lunches. Pantry is open and limited number of women allowed in the building.
  Youth Unlimited 226 Merritt St. 905-988-1331	Not available	Not available	Closed until further notice.

• Thorold

  Agency / Contact	Program	Hours	COVID-19 Updates
  Community Care Thorold 19 Albert St. W 905-227-9240	Food bank	Monday to Friday 10 a.m. - 12 noon and 1 - 3 p.m.	Emergency food access for Thorold and Port Robinson residents.
  Living Water Community Church 42 Ormond St. S 905-227-1922	Meal program	First Monday of the month 12 - 1 p.m. Third Friday of the month 5 - 7 p.m.	Take-away meals.
  Trinity United Church 15 Pine St. S 905-227-4644	Meal program	Not available	Community dinners are currently unavailable.

• Wainfleet

  Agency / Contact	Program	Hours	COVID-19 Updates
  Meals on Wheels 260 Sugarloaf St. 905-835-1581	Meal program	Not available	No changes, call for questions.
  Port Cares 92 Charlotte St. 905-834-3629	Food delivery	Not available	Food hamper delivery service is available for seniors or adults living with a disability in Port Colborne or Wainfleet. To register, call 905-835-1914 and press 1.

• Welland

  Agency	Contact	Hours	COVID-19 Updates
  Community Support Services of Niagara - Meals on Wheels (Seaway Mall) 800 Niagara St. 905-788-3181 ext. 25	Meal program	Not available	Delivery is continuing for a fee of $7.20 Hot lunch entrees available and frozen meals can be ordered.
  Holy Trinity Anglican Church 77 Division St. 905-734-3543	Food bank / meal program	Not available	The food pantry and hot meal services are suspended until further notice.
  Open Arms Mission 22 Fifth St. 905-788-3800	Food bank / meal program	Food bank hours are Tuesday to Friday from 9 a.m. - 12 noon Personal care bank is open Wednesday to Friday 9 a.m. - 12 noon	The food bank is open. Saturday lunches continue as takeout. The drop-in centre is closed.
  St. Kevin's Roman Parish 303 Niagara St. 905-735-5885	Food bank	Not available	Harvest Kitchen meal and food pantry is cancelled.
  St. Vincent de Paul 51 East Main St. 905-734-2340	Not available	Not available	Delivering food vouchers to clients. Call ahead at 289-501-8099.
  The Hope Centre 570 King St. 905-788-0744	Food bank / meal program	Monday to Friday 9:30 - 11:45 a.m. 12:30 - 2:45 p.m.	Pre-packaged food hampers for individuals and families based on family size through food bank distributed by pick-up / drop-off window. It can be found on the east side of the agency. Take-away lunches distributed through the entrance / exit at the south side of the agency.
  The Salvation Army 800 Niagara St. 905-735-5700	Food bank	Hours remain same as the Seaway Mall from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.	Pre-packed bags of food available.

• West Lincoln

  Agency / Contact	Program	Hours	COVID-19 Updates
  Community Support Services of Niagara - Meals on Wheels 5045 Valleyview Rd. 905-563-9501 ext. 21	Meal program	Not available	Can deliver hot and frozen meals
  West Lincoln Community Care 2660 Industrial Park Rd. 905-957-5882	Food bank	Tuesday 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Wednesday 3 - 7 p.m. Thursday 9:30 - 4 p.m.	The food bank is open. Pre-packed bags of food are distributed at the door. Food donations are being accepted.

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