Helping meet the needs of local people in crisis with free emergency food.
Watford United Church
555 Ontario St,Watford, ON
Wed 11AM-1PM
Must call or visit.Foodbank vouchers can be accessed by calling 0800-061-4808
Watford Food Bank:519-876-2837
For food bank clients. Produce is provided from local gardens or through donations from local farmers and greenhouse growers.Variety up to 12 different vegetables and tips to help vegetables last longer.Also includes Snack Pack Program for nutritious snacks for kids.
Runs from July 4th - Mid November.
Please see provider guidelines for locations and times to access.
Must bring one of the following to the market (e.g. any food bank client card, ID and proof of residence, co-op housing or student residence, or proof of social assistance income (e.g. OW, ODSOM, OAS or GIS)
The Inn of The Good Shepherd: 519-344-1746 ext. 314
Food bank provides food packages of household staple items and fresh foods using a point system to select items of choice.Soup Kitchen: provides 1 hot meal per day
115 John StreetSarnia, ON
Food Bank hours: Mon - Friday 9:30AM -11:15AMSoup Kitchen: open 7 days a week.Mon - Fri 1:00PM - 2:15PMSat-Sun 4:30PM -5:30PM.
Must complete short intake assessment (need proof of income, rent/mortgage receipt, and ID for each member of the household)Food bank can be accessed every 3 weeks.Soup kitchen can be accessed every day.
The Inn of The Good Shepherd: 519-344-1746. Ext. 346
Supports for people and families to help meet basic needs.
Please note: must be a resident of Sarnia.
228 Davis St,Sarnia, ON
Wed, Thus, Fri 12:30-3:00PM
Can be accessed every 4 weeks.
St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank: 519-337-1058
Food bank and clothing
St. Andrews Presbyterian Church437 Colborne Dr, Corunna, ON
Wed 6PM-7PM and Thurs 9AM-12PM
Identification and proof of income for everyone in the residence is required.
Can be accessed every 3 weeks.
St. Andrews Presbyterian Church: 519-862-3641
Charitable organization with no government funding. Every Monday, five frozen meals are delivered to customer's home.The frozen meals are double portion, so it is about 10 meals/week. Includes a fresh baked loaf of bread, various fresh baked goods and one large dessert.Special diets: dairy-free, gluten-free, and puree meals available.
1140 Plank RdSarnia, ON
Deliveries every Monday
Eligibility: must call and complete short intake assessment or fill out form online.Three-tier payment structure discussed when you request an order:Tier 3- Retail: purchase meals at the retail level.Tier 2 At Cost: unable or have difficulty making meals at home, based on financial status.Tier 1: unable to get groceries, and/or have difficulty making meals at home, based on financial status. Free delivery.
Request form online: https://forms.gle/kEF1WTCv4KhoTSBU8OR contact Elaine
Phone: 519-330-
Email: elainepegs@yahoo.ca
Free community food truck.Dinner in Sarnia: Tuesdays & ThursdaysLunch in Petrolia 2nd and 4th Friday of the month.
Dinner is at 5:30PM-6PM in Veterans Park and 6PM-6:30PM at Chipican Motel 6
Lunch is at 12PM- 12:45PM at St. Pauls United Church parking lot
No ID or eligibility required.
First come first served while supplies last.
Salvation Army Sarnia:519-344-1142
Emergency food bank. Each bag aims to include soup, sauce, pasta, bread, and other non-perishable items.
260 Mitton St NorthSarnia,
ON*CALL AHEAD HOURS MAY VARY*10AM -5:00PM Mon- Fri.
No ID or eligibility required. Can access the food bank 1 time per week.
River City Vineyard: 519-383-8463
Non-profit, volunteer-based organization with the motto of lend a helping hand to those who are in need.
4156 Petrolia LineSarnia, ON(behind Tim Hortons)
Mon 9AM-11:30AM and every 4th Wed from 6PM-7:45PM
Can be accessed every 3 weeks
Petrolia Food Bank: 519-882-3950
Restocked daily community refrigerator with the motto of Take what you need, leave what you can.
4169 Petrolia Line Petrolia, ON
24/7 in the parking lot of St. Pauls United Church in Petrolia
No ID or eligibility required. First come first served while supplies last.
St. Pauls United Church: 519-882-1390
Provides pre-selected non-perishable and frozen foods.
Oil Heritage Family Church 2554 Elizabeth St Oil Springs, ON*BACK-DOOR*
Tues Noon-1:30PM
ID required for first visit.Can be accessed every 3 weeks.
Christine McDonald or Robin Shepherd: 519-834-2984 wecarefoodbank@gmail.com
Not a food bank, encouraged to use local food banks first. Provides bag of dry goods from food pantry to help until the family/individual can return to a local food bank.
707 Talfourd St,Sarnia, ON
Tues 9AM-3PM Wed and Fri 9AM--12PM
Must call ahead and complete short intake assessment. If a family has limited access to food and they are not eligible to receive food assistance, this may be an option.
NeighbourLink Sarnia-Lambton: 519-336-5465
A community-funded emergency food bank.
2 Locations:6276 Townsend Line
Lambton Shores, ON
7883 Ametelecom Parkway, Forest, ON
Tues 9:30AM-11:15AM
Identification and proof of residence required before accessing. If have accessed another food bank in the community, must wait 10 days before accessing Contact House. Can be accessed once every 3 weeks.
Monica Whelan: 519-786-5692
Food bank partner of St. Vincent De Paul
.Part of the Sarnia Bluewater Roman Catholic Family of Parishes.
Please note: must be a resident of Brights Grove or reside on the Golden Mile in Sarnia.
1290 Wildwood Dr Sarnia, ON
Delivery to applicants locations on Thursdays.
Must call ahead and complete short intake assessment.
Can be accessed once per month per individual or family.
Sarnia Bluewater Roman Catholic Family of Parishes:519-869-2845
Municipal food bank.
3236 River StAlvinston, ON
Located in basement of the municipal building.Open every other Wed 11AM -1PM
Service can be accessed by walk-in.
Can be accessed every 3 weeks.
Municipality of Brooke-Alvinston: 519-898-2173
For Aamjiwnaang and community band members living on reserve.
Please note: band members living off-reserve are not eligible.
1300 Tashmoo RdSarnia, ON
Tues and Thurs 10:00AM-11:45AM
No ID or eligibility required.
Service can be accessed by walk-in.
Can be accessed once per month per individual or family.
Aamjiwnaang Food Bank: 519-332-6770
