Support Programs
Holiday Registry
A free Christmas meal open to all!
Neighbour to Neighbour Hamilton Community Food Centre Solstice Meal
Hamilton Community Food Centre
310 Limeridge Road West, Hamilton
Thursday, December 22, 2022
3:30 to 6:00 pm
Visit Neighbour to Neighbour on social media for meal service details.
The Holiday Registry provides a listing of supports available in the City of Hamilton to help ensure as many people as possible will be able to enjoy Christmas.
It is coordinated by The City of Hamilton, Hamilton Food Share and The Emergency Food Network operating in Hamilton. Agencies can be connected directly for additional details.
Individuals and families requiring assistance may apply to one of the participating agencies below.
Participating Agencies
Location
300 Wilson Street East, Ancaster
Serving
Ancaster
You can receive:
- Approximately 7 days of groceries (perishable & non-perishable)
- Toys and gifts for youth 0-18.
What you need:
- Identification for all household members.
- Confirmation of address, income and expenses.
How to register:
- In-person: October 3 to December 2.
- Monday & Tuesday 9 am to 4 pm (call for appointment)
Location
1432 Centre Rd. Carlisle, ON
Serving
Flamborough
Contact
905-690-1036
[email protected]
flamboroughfoodbank.com
You can receive:
- Approximately 5 days of groceries (perishable & non-perishable).
- Gifts for children & youth 0-18.
- Christmas food hamper that includes a turkey.
What you need:
- ID for all household members.
- Confirmation of address, income, and expenses.
How to register:
- In-person: Wednesdays 1 pm to 8 pm, beginning November 2.
Location:
155 Cannon St East, Hamilton
Serving:
All Hamilton residents
Contact:
905-972-9485
[email protected]
www.goodshepherdcentres.ca
You can receive:
- A regular food bank visit that includes food and essential clothing.
- Toys for children ages 0 to 12
What you need:
- Registered clients need 1 piece of ID and their Venture Centre membership card
- Unregistered clients need ID, proof of income and address for all family members
How to register:
- In-person or over the phone.
- Those not registered with the Venture Centre before December can register any time before December 25, 2022.
- Registered users must request their appointment no later than November 21 or wait for a cancellation time slot.
Location:
196 Wentworth Street North, Hamilton
www.mission-services.com
Serving:
All Hamilton residents
You can receive:
- Food for families and single adults.
- Gifts for children 18 & under (to be picked up at Eva Rothwell Centre).
What you need:
- Confirmation of income and ID for all household members.
How to register:
- In-person November 1 to 30
Location:
28 Athens Street (Downstairs), Hamilton
Serving:
Mountain residents only
Hamilton Mountain and surrounding areas above the escarpment
Contact:
905-574-1334 ext. 300
[email protected]
www.n2ncentre.com
You can receive:
- Approximately 10 days of groceries as well as treats and items for a seasonal meal
What you need:
- ID
- Confirmation of mountain address for all household members.
- Income for all household members 18 or over.
How to register:
- In-person October 1 to December 23
- Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9:30 am to 3:45 pm and
- Thursday 12:30 to 7:15 pm & select Thursday mornings
Location:
150 King Street West, Dundas
Serving:
Dundas & Hamilton residents living west of Highway 403, Ancaster & Flamborough
Contact:
905-627-0572
You can receive:
- Food for families & single adults.
- Gifts for children 15 & under who live permanently with adult.
What you need:
- ID for all household members
- Proof of income & rent/mortgage receipts
How to register:
- Register in-person
October 1 to November 30 - Monday to Thursday 9:30 am to 11:45 am
- Friday 9:30 am to 11:45 am & 1 pm to 3:30 pm.
- Distribution: Dec 7 to Dec 21
Location:
80 Bay St. North, Hamilton
Serving:
Serving Stoney Creek, Hamilton Mountain and Hamilton residents living east of Highway 403
Contact:
Phone: 905-540-1888 ext 101
You can receive:
- Food for families & single adults
- Gifts for children 13 & under who live permanently with an adult
What you need:
- ID for all household members
- Proof of income, address, rent/mortgage receipts
How to register:
- In-person: October 1 to November 30 9:30 am to 11:45 am & 1 pm to 3:30 pm
- Exception Thursdays 9:30 am to 11:45 am only.
- Distribution: Dec 1 to Dec 21
Location:
605 Highway 8 (rear entrance), Stoney Creek
Serving:
All Stoney Creek residents
Contact:
Phone: 905-643-2090
You can receive:
- Food for families & single adults
- Gifts for children 15 years and under
What you need:
- ID for all household members
- Proof of Stoney Creek address
How to register:
- In-person: October 1 to November 30
- Monday to Thursday 9:30 am to 11:45 am
- Friday 9:30 am to 11:45 am & 1 pm to 3:30 pm.
- Distribution: Dec 7 – Dec 21
Location:
See Wesley.ca for registration location in November
Serving:
All Hamilton residents
Contact:
905-528-5629
[email protected]
www.wesley.ca
You can receive:
- Toys for all ages
- gifts for teens and adults
- non-perishable food
- some hygiene products
- winter items.
What you need:
- Proof of income and address
- ID for all household members
How to register:
- visit Wesley.ca in November for details
Date modified
November 17, 2022