
Christmas Registry
The Christmas 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.
Christmas Dinner
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 23rd
Visit Neighbour to Neighbour on social media for meal service details.
Individuals and families requiring assistance may apply to one of the participating agencies below.
Participating Agencies
Ancaster Community Services
Location
300 Wilson Street East, Ancaster
Serving
Ancaster
Contact
905-648-6675
www.ancastercommunityservices.ca
You can receive:
- Food hampers (perishable & non-perishable)
- Grocery vouchers, toys and gifts for youth 0-18
What you need:
- Identification for all household members
- Proof of address
- Proof of income and expenses
How to register:
- In-person October 4 to December 3
- Monday and Tuesday 9am to 4pm
Flamborough Food Bank
Location
1432 Centre Rd. Carlisle, ON
Serving
Flamborough
Contact
905-690-1036
[email protected]
flamboroughfoodbank.com
You can receive:
- A food hamper and toys for children ages 1 to 17
What you need:
- Proof of address
How to register:
- In-person Wednesdays 1pm-8 pm beginning October 27
Good Shepherd Venture Centre
Location:
155 Cannon St East, Hamilton
Serving:
All Hamilton residents
Contact:
905-972-9485
[email protected]
www.goodshepherdcentres.ca
You can receive:
- Food and stocking stuffers for families
- Toys for ages 0 to12
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 from October 1 to November 29
- People not registered with the Venture Centre before December can register any time before December 25, 2021
- Registered users must request their appointment no later than November 22 or wait for a cancellation time slot
Mission Services of Hamilton
Location:
196 Wentworth Street North, Hamilton
www.mission-services.com
Serving:
All Hamilton residents
Contact:
[email protected]
[email protected]
www.mission-services.com
You can receive:
- Food for families and single adults
- Gifts for children 16 and under
What you need:
- Proof of income and address
- ID for all household members
How to register:
- In-person between November 1 to 30
Neighbour to Neighbour Centre
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
- Grocery gift card
What you need:
- ID
- Proof of mountain address for all household members
- Proof of income for all household members 18 years old or over
How to register:
- In-person October 1 to December 23
- Monday to Wednesday 9:30 am to 3:15 pm and Thursday 12:30 to 7:15 pm
Niwasa Kendaaswin Teg
Location:
785 Britannia Ave. Hamilton
Serving:
Serving residents with a postal code beginning with L8H or L8K
Contact:
905-549-4884 option 1
You can receive:
- Food, extras if available
- All items for Christmas/Holiday dinner
- Hygiene items
What you need:
- Photo ID for client and all household members
- Address
- Contact number
How to register:
- Call 905-549-4884 option 1 starting in October; Monday to Friday 8 am to 3 pm.
- Visit Niwasa.ca for more details
Salvation Army Community & Family Services Dundas
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 14 & 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 & Wednesday
Friday, 9:30 to 11:45 am & 1 to 3:30 pm
Salvation Army Community & Family Services Hamilton
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 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:
- Register in-person
- October 1 to November 30
Monday to Wednesday & Friday, 9:30 to 11:45 am & 1 to 3:30 pm
Thursday, 9:30 to 11:45 am
Stoney Creek Community Food Bank
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 12 years and under
What you need:
- ID for all household members
- Proof of Stoney Creek address
How to register:
- No registration required
- Visit in-person from December 2 to 23
- Monday, Wednesday & Thursday, 9:30 am to 1 pm
Wesley Holiday Hamper Program
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,
- Non-perishable food
- Some hygiene, and 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
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