Food Bank
From April 2024 to March 2025, we’re proud to have made the following impact:
5,329
people served
126
new households accessed
77,963
lbs in food provided
2,358
children served
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Overview
As a member of the Greater Hamilton Food Collective, Ancaster Community Services provides essential food support in a compassionate environment for individuals and families in our community facing food insecurity.
How do I access the Food Bank?
- The Food Bank is not a drop-in service. Please call 905-973-1180 to set up an appointment.
- Our service area includes Ancaster and immediate surrounding communities. If you live outside of this area, please call us and we can help you find your local food bank.
- The Food Bank is open for appointments on Mondays and Tuesdays from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and on Thursday evenings from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
What happens when I arrive?
- Please bring identification for yourself and the other members of your household.
- Please bring something that shows your address such as a driver’s license or piece of mail.
- You will be asked to voluntarily provide other information about your household, such as source of income and type of housing. Personal information is confidential and not shared outside the food bank system. The information is used to better understand the needs of people visiting the food bank and is used to advocate on their behalf.
- You can let our staff know what grocery items would be useful for your household and we will aim to provide a seven-day supply.
Registration
Would you like to donate?
We appreciate and accept non-perishable grocery items (within the best-before date), personal hygiene (shampoo, toothpaste, menstrual products) and household products (i.e. toilet paper, cleaners).
To make a donation:
- A donation bin is located at our address 300 Wilson Street East in the lower foyer of the municipal building. It is available according to the Ancaster Library hours.
- Donation bins are also located at:
- Ancaster Food Basics: 71 Wilson Street West, Ancaster
- Ancaster Giant Tiger: 120 Portia Drive, Ancaster
- Ancaster Longo’s: 1191 Wilson Street West, Ancaster
Non-perishable food donations may also be arranged by calling Joshua Gardner at 905-648-6675 or emailing fo******@***********************es.ca
What are the most needed items?
- Canned tuna, salmon, chicken, ham
- Rice
- Cereal
- Oatmeal
- Pancake Mix (make with water)
- Maple syrup
- Flour
- School Snacks (granola bars, apple sauce, breakfast bars, juice boxes, etc.)
- Coffee & Tea
- Canned Tomatoes
- Crackers
- Cooking Oil
- Canned and Dried Chickpeas
- Laundry Soap & Dish Soap
- Toilet Paper
- Paper Towels
- Personal Hygiene Products (body wash, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste)
- Menstrual Hygiene Products
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