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. For more resources, visit inCommunities food resources in Niagara.

Community agencies

• Fort Erie

  Agency / Contact	Program	Hours	COVID-19 Updates
  Community Outreach Program Erie (COPE) 32 Dufferin St. 905-871-2526	Food bank	Monday to Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.	Food bank is open. 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 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.	Take-away meals and pick-up available.
  St. Andrew's Church 203 Highland Ave. 905-871-3450	Meal program	Not available	The lunch program is currently unavailable.
  St. George Catholic Church 56 Ridgeway Rd. 905-894-8592	Food bank	Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m. - noon	Food bank is open. 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.
  St. Paul's Kitchen 32 Idelwylde St. 905-394-0203	Meal program	11 a.m. - 1 p.m.	Take-away meals available. Pick-up only.
  The Salvation Army 255 Gilmore Rd. 905-871-1592	Food bank	Monday, Wednesday and Friday Noon - 3:30 p.m.	Food bank is open. 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	Monday to Friday, meals delivered between 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.	Can include hot and frozen meals. Serving clients who are seniors and/or adults with disabilities located in Welland, Pelham, Lincoln, West Lincoln and Grimsby.
  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., Beamsville 905-563-5822	Food bank	Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.	The food bank is open for clients. Food donations are accepted. Call ahead before visiting and go to the back door and ring the doorbell for assistance.
  Community Care of West Niagara 3831 Victoria Ave., Vineland 905-563-5822	Food bank	Tuesday to Thursday 1 - 4:30 p.m.	The food bank is open for clients. 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	Monday to Friday, meals delivered between 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.	Can include hot and frozen meals. Serving clients who are seniors and/or adults with disabilities located in Welland, Pelham, Lincoln, West Lincoln and Grimsby.
  Village of Hope 2831 King St. 905-562-3003	Meal program / grocery delivery / food bank	Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.	Food bank, take-away breakfast and 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 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m. - 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 Thursday 9:30 a.m. - 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	Hot lunch entree Monday to Friday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Frozen meals, Tuesday from 12 - 12:30 p.m.	Delivery is continuing for a fee of $7.20.
  Niagara Falls Christian Ministries (Lundy's Lane United Church - Battlefield Centre, Main Sanctuary) 6085 Lundy's Ln. 289-686-3406	Food bank	Tuesdays 1 - 5 p.m. by appointment	Food bank is closed. Visit by appointment only by calling Darlene Cane at 289-686-3406.
  Niagara Falls Community Outreach 4865 Lawrence St. 905-354-1640	Meal program	Monday to Sunday 11:40 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 / meal program	Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Frozen meal first Tuesday of each month a 6 p.m.	Food pantry is open. Program running until June 2021.
  Project Share 4129 Stanley Ave. Unit 2 905-357-5121	Food bank and overnight shelter	Food bank Monday to Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. The shelter is available 24/7 and serving three meals a day.	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.
  Southminister United Church (Thrift shop and community lunch program) 6801 Hagar Ave. 905-354-2125	Meal program	Not available	Closed until further notice.

• Niagara region

  Agency / Contact	Program	Hours	COVID-19 Updates
  Community Crew 289-273-0859	Meal program	Tuesday and Thursday 12 p.m.	Community Crew serves lunches to children in need during the school year. Parents and children can register directly through their school to be part of the program.
  Community Support Services of Niagara 905-682-3800 ext. 706	Grocery delivery	Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. - 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. - 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 9 a.m. - 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: 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. - 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 8:30 a.m. - 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.
  Northend Church 455 Geneva St. 905-934-3398	Food bank	Orders can be made Monday or Tuesday online or by phone. Items are delivered Thursday.	A mobile food pantry that can drop-off food and items at home or place of residence for free. Call to make a selection.
  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	Monday to Friday, 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. - 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	Breakfast: Sunday to Saturday, 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Dinner: Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.	Daily breakfast and monthly dinner. All food is take-away and can be picked up at the parish hall at the bach of the church.
  Silver Spire United Church 366 St. Paul St. 905-682-8328	Food bank / meal program	Dinner 6 p.m. Breakfast, Monday to Friday, after 9 a.m. morning prayer	Open daily for drop-in (homeless only). Emergency groceries available. Community breakfast and emergency food pantry open after 9 a.m. morning prayer.
  Start Me Up Niagara 17 Gale Cres. 905-984-5310	Meal program	Saturday and Sunday 11:15 a.m. - 1 p.m. Out of the Cold Supper take-away dinner, Sunday to Saturday 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.	Take-away lunches. Out of the Cold Supper runs from Nov. 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021. Sunday: Knights of Columbus Hall, 235 Church St. Monday: Silver Spire United Church, 366 St. Paul St. Tuesday: Cathedral of St. Catherine, 3 Lyman St. Wednesday: St. George's Anglican Church, 83 Church St. Thursday: St. Alfred Roman Catholic Church, 272 Vine St. Friday: Knox Presbyterian Church, 53 Church St. Saturday: Queen St. Baptist Church, 57 Queen St.
  The RAFT 17 Centre St. 905-984-4365	Meal program	Daily 6 - 7 p.m.	Take-away dinners for youth.
  Westview Centre4Women 124 Queenston St. 905-687-4848	Food bank / meal program	Tuesday to Thursday 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 1 - 4 p.m. Closed 12:30 - 1 p.m. for cleaning. Pantry open from 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 1 - 2 p.m.	Building is open for clients. Lunch served at 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. Pantry is open.
  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. - 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 Noon - 1 p.m. Third Friday of the month 5 - 7 p.m.	Take-away meals.
  St. John's Church 12 Carleton St. S 905-227-5431	Meal program	Not available	Closed until further notice.
  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	Every second Friday	Hygiene and food pantry are open and available at the back window.
  Open Arms Mission 22 Fifth St. 905-788-3800	Food bank / meal program	Food bank Tuesday to Friday 9 a.m. - noon Personal care bank Wednesday to Friday 9 a.m. - noon	The food bank is open. Saturday lunches continue as takeout. The drop-in centre is closed.
  Southridge Community Church 414 River Rd. 905-682-9901	Meal program	Every second Friday	Curbside deliveries with about 12 meals each.
  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	Food vouchers	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	Pick-up for pre-packaged food: Monday to Friday 9:30 - 11:45 a.m. and 1 - 3 p.m. Take-out lunch: Monday to Friday 11 a.m - 1 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 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.	Pre-packed bags of food available.
  Welland Harvest Kitchen 77 Division St. E 905-734-3543	Meal program	Fill out application for food delivery at the food and hygiene pantry at Holy Trinity Anglican Church on the third Thursday of the month.	Delivering frozen meals bi-weekly to those in need. Working with Southridge and other churches in Welland. Program runs November to March.

• 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	Monday to Friday, meals delivered between 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.	Can deliver hot and frozen meals. Serving clients who are seniors and/or adults with disabilities located in Welland, Pelham, Lincoln, West Lincoln and Grimsby
  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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