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.
Christmas Dinner & Wonderland
Good Shepherd’s annual Christmas Dinner & Wonderland is a seasonal celebration for families and individuals. Join the seasonal celebration for families and individuals! The event Includes a turkey dinner, followed by children's games, entertainment and a visit with Santa Clause.
Sunday, December 17, 2017
Doors open at 1:30 pm
Dinner served at 3 pm
Registration is not required
Hamilton Convention Centre
1 Summers Lane, Hamilton
Individuals and families requiring assistance may apply to one of the following agencies:
Ancaster Community Services - Holiday Assistance Program
Location:
300 Wilson Street East, Ancaster
www.ancastercommunityservices.ca
Serving:
Ancaster including rural areas and parts of lower West Hamilton (please call).
Contact:
Phone: 905-648-6675
You can receive:
- Food & grocery gift cards
- Gifts for children under 18
- Items are based on availability
What you need:
- Registration by appointment only
- ID for all household members
- Proof of income & expenses
How to register:
- Call 905-648-6675
- Register in-person
- October 2 to December 1:
- Mondays & Tuesdays, 9 am to 3 pm
Pick-up dates:
- Details provided during registration
Flamborough Food Bank
Location:
1432 Centre Road, Carlisle
Serving:
All Flamborough & Waterdown residents
Contact:
Phone: 905-690-1036 (answering machine)
Please leave your name and contact information and we will reply.
Email: flamborough1@hotmail.com
You can receive:
- Toys
- Clothing
- Food for Christmas dinner
What you need:
- Income verification for all household members.
- Verification of household expenses.
How to register:
- Wednesdays, October 4 to November 29, 1 to 3 pm & 7 to 8:30 pm
Pick-up dates:
- Details provided during registration
Good Shepherd Venture Centre
Location:
155 Cannon St East, Hamilton
www.goodshepherdcentres.ca/christmas-programs
Serving:
All Hamilton residents
Contact:
Phone: 905-972-9485
You can receive:
- Food hampers with groceries for a Christmas dinner
- Gifts for children & youth
- Gift stockings for individuals
What you need:
- GSVC membership card & one piece of government ID
- Non-members need proof of income, address and government ID for all household members
How to register:
- In person from October 2 to November 30, Monday to Friday or until hamper capacity is reached.
Pick-up dates:
- Details provided during registration
Mission Services of Hamilton
Location:
196 Wentworth Street North, Hamilton
www.mission-services.com
Serving:
All Hamilton residents
Contact:
Phone: 905-528-4212
Email: christmascare@mission-services.com
You can receive:
- Your choice of food & new gifts for all family members.
What you need:
- Proof of income and address
- ID for all household members
How to register:
- Register in-person
- October 2 to December 1:
- Monday to Friday, 9 am to 12:30 pm
- Saturday, November 18, 10 am to 2 pm
Pick-up dates:
- Details provided during registration
Neighbour to Neighbour Centre (N2N)
Location:
28 Athens Street, Hamilton
Downstairs
www.n2ncentre.com
Serving:
Mountain residents only
Hamilton Mountain and surrounding areas above the escarpment
Contact:
Phone: 905-574-1334 ext. 300
Email: foodbank@n2ncentre.com
You can receive:
- Food & grocery gift cards for December and holiday meals.
- Gifts for children age 10 and under
What you need:
- Proof of income and mountain address
- ID for all household members
How to register:
- Register in-person
- October 2 to December 21:
- Monday to Wednesday, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm
- Thursday, 12:30 to 7:30 pm
Pick-up dates:
- Details provided during registration
St. Matthew's House Christmas Program
Location:
414 Barton Street East, Hamilton
Food Bank Entrance
www.stmatthewshouse.ca
Serving:
Lower Hamilton, East End families & seniors
Contact:
Phone: 905-523-5546 ext. 230
Email: christmas@stmatthewshouse.ca
You can receive:
- Christmas hampers for families & seniors
- Gifts for children under 16 yrs
- Support for holiday meals
How to register:
- Registration in-person and by appointment only
- Call 905.523.5546 ext. 230
- Email christmas@stmatthewshouse.ca
- Monday to Friday, October 2 to November 24
Pick-up dates:
- Details provided during registration
Salvation Army Dundas
Location:
150 King Street West, Dundas
Serving:
Dundas & Hamilton residents living west of Highway 403, Ancaster & Flamborough
Contact:
Phone: 905-627-0572
Email: diane_dunnett@can.salvationarmy.org
You can receive:
- Food for families and singles
- Gifts for children under 16 yrs who permanently live with the applicant
What you need:
- ID for all household members
- Proof of income & rent receipts
- Proof of address (mail) with current date
How to register:
- Register in-person
- October 2 to November 30
- Monday to Friday, 9 to 11:30 am & 1 to 3:30 pm
Pick-up dates:
- Details provided during registration
Salvation Army Hamilton
You can receive:
- Food for families & single adults
- Gifts for children 16 yrs & under who permanently live with applicant
What you need:
- ID for all household members
- Proof of income, address, rent/mortgage receipts & utility bills
How to register:
- Register in-person
- October 2 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
Pick-up dates:
- Details provided during registration
Stoney Creek Community Food Bank
Location:
605 Highway 8, Stoney Creek
Rear Entrance
Serving:
All Stoney Creek residents
Contact:
Phone: 905-643-2090
You can receive:
- Food hamper
- Personal items and toys for children if available
What you need:
- Photo ID for all household members
- Proof of Stoney Creek address
- New clients must have proof of income
How to register:
- No registration required
Pick-up dates:
- Visit in-person from December 4 to21
- Monday, Wednesday & Thursday, 9:30 am to 1 pm
Wesley Urban Ministries
Location:
Pioneer Memorial United Church
1974 King Street East, Hamilton
www.wesley.ca
Serving:
All Hamilton residents
Contact:
Phone: 905-528-5629
Email: info@wesley.ca
You can receive:
- Your choice of food & gifts for children, youth & adults in each household
What you need:
- Proof of income and address
- ID for all household members
How to register:
- Register in-person
- Starting October 3 at Wesley programs. Visit wesley.ca for details.
- December 5 to 8, 10 am to 4 pm
Pick-up dates:
- Details provided during registration
- Date modified: