Support Programs
Holiday Registry
Hamilton Food Share
Hamilton’s emergency food shipping & receiving hub and the systems coordinator for the emergency food network comprised of 23 hunger relief programs operating in neighbourhoods across our city.
A free Christmas meal open to all!
Neighbour to Neighbour Hamilton Community Food Centre Solstice Meal
Hamilton Community Food Centre
310 Limeridge Road West, Unit 10, Hamilton
Thursday, December 21, 2023
4:30 to 6:00 pm
No registration required. Dine-in
Take-home containers are not available. Please bring your personal containers if you plan to have leftovers.
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 residents
Phone: 905-648-6675
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 2 to November 30.
Monday & Tuesday 9 am to 4 pm (call for appointment)
Details at ancastercommunityservices.ca
Location: 1432 Centre Rd. Carlisle, ON
Serving: Flamborough residents
Phone: 905-690-1036
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 9 am to 8 pm, beginning November 2.
Details at flamboroughfoodbank.com or contact [email protected]
Location: 155 Cannon St East, Hamilton
Serving: Greater Hamilton area
Phone: 905-972-9485
You can receive:
- Christmas Market Place begins on November 20 and concludes on December 22
- A regular food bank visit that includes food and essential clothing.
- Toys for children ages 0-9, and gift cards for ages 10-15
What you need:
- Registered clients need 1 piece of ID and their Venture Centre membership card
- Unregistered clients need ID and confirmation of a Hamilton address for all family members
Registration is full
No longer accepting new registrations
Location: 196 Wentworth Street North, Hamilton
Serving: All Hamilton residents
Phone: 905-528-4212
You can receive:
- Food for families and single adults.
What you need:
- Confirmation of income and ID for all household members.
- Confirmation of income, expenses, and address.
How to register:
By appointment, November 1 to 30
Details at www.mission-services.com or contact [email protected].
Location: 28 Athens Street (Downstairs), Hamilton
Serving: Hamilton residents with mountain address
Phone: 905-574-1334 ext. 300
You can receive:
- Approximately 7 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:
By phone and in-person November 1 to December 23
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 9:30 am to 3:45 pm and Thursday 9:30 am to 7:15 pm
Details at www.n2ncentre.com
Location: 150 King Street West, Dundas
Serving: Dundas & Hamilton residents living west of Highway 403, Ancaster & Flamborough
Phone: 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
- Confirmation of income, address & rent/mortgage receipts
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 December 7 to 21
Location: 80 Bay St. North, Hamilton
Serving: Stoney Creek, Hamilton Mountain and Hamilton residents living east of Highway 403
Phone: 905-540-1888 ext. 101
You can receive:
- Food for families & single adults
- Gifts for children 14 & 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 December 1 to 21
Location: 605 Highway 8 (rear entrance), Stoney Creek
Serving: Stoney Creek residents only
Phone: 905-643-2090
You can receive:
- Food for families & single adults
- Gifts for children 12 years and under
What you need:
- ID for all household members
- Confirmation of Stoney Creek address
How to register:
No registration is needed
December 4 to 21, Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 9:30 am to 1pm
Date modified
October 31, 2023