The Emergency Food Pantry was established in 1991 to address the growing number of families experiencing hunger. Currently over 8,000 people access the service every year. 40% of those using the food pantry are children. A three-day supply of food and personal hygiene items are given to all who come. We believe that food is a basic human right, so no one is turned away from receiving. This service is operated completely by volunteers.

Items most frequently needed:

• Plastic grocery bags (we always need lots of these)
• Canned meats (tuna, salmon, turkey, chicken, ham)
• Small jars of peanut butter
• Rice, pasta, dry potatoes
• Canned or dry beans

Food for the Pantry comes from a great variety of partners. Why not add your name to the list?

Food Pantry Partners

• Greater Hamilton Food Share
• St. Timothy’s School, Burlington
• Hamilton Mennonite Church
• Vineland United Mennonite Church
• …and several generous individuals

Food Donations

Food donations are always gratefully accepted. Please drop off your donation at 40 Wood St. E. or call to arrange pick-up of larger corporate donations.

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