Holiday Assistance Program

The Holiday Assistance Program provides food hampers and gifts to income-challenged families and seniors in the community to ensure that no one is forgotten during the holiday season. 

The goals of this program are to:

• Provide holiday grocery assistance (including items for a seasonal meal) for households experiencing income challenges in Ancaster and the immediate surrounding areas
• Provide toys and gifts for children and youth aged 0-16 years

Registration will open early October 2026.

How To Register:

1. Households must reside in Ancaster or an immediate surrounding area.
2. Call 905-973-1180 and schedule an appointment to register in-person.
3. Please bring identification for each family member to your appointment

Program Notes:

• Gift cards (if available) may be options for teen gifts.
• Gifts for adults are not available through this program.
• Children’s clothing is not always available.
• We try to match the items on children’s wishlists, however this cannot be guaranteed as the program is donation-based.

The Ancaster Food Bank is closed for regular service in December.  If you need emergency food assistance in December, please contact us to learn about additional supports.

Please call 905-973-1180 for more information.