Food - House Of Friendship

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If you or someone you know is in a difficult time of need, emergency food hampers are available for individuals and families throughout the year. The Christmas Food program, including turkeys, halal chicken, ham and gift cards, is available in December.

Emergency Food Hampers

Assistance to individuals and families in need of food.

How to Access:

Visit 807 Guelph Street, Kitchener Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please bring a valid piece of identification with your name on it. Please call ahead to book an appointment. Call: 519-742-0662.

Details:

Food hampers contain 3-5 days’ worth of food
Hampers may be accessed once every calendar month; e.g., if you receive a hamper in November, you are next eligible for a hamper in December, as long as there are seven days between visits.
Hampers will include a mix of fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy products and dry and canned goods. Cultural and dietary needs are considered.
Baby food, diapers and personal hygiene items are also distributed when available.

Support for the Emergency Food Hamper Program:

In addition to generous community donations, support for the Emergency Food Hamper program is provided through the Food Bank of Waterloo Region. Almost 50% of the work hours completed in the program are provided by volunteers.

Christmas Food Program

Each December, support to get items for additional food items are made available to people living on a low income in Kitchener and Waterloo.

The Christmas Food program is a collaborative project that helps people living on a low income in Waterloo Region receive the help they need to celebrate during the Christmas season.

This year, while community members will still be able to receive special Christmas meal items during the holidays, the way they will receive the food will look a little bit different.

Community members in Kitchener and Waterloo no longer need to register in advance to receive Christmas food support. Instead, they are encouraged to connect with the year-round emergency food programs available through the Community Food Assistance Network, supported by The Food Bank of Waterloo Region. These programs are already set up to help community members experiencing food insecurity and can provide support throughout the year – not just during the holidays.

To find food assistance:

Visit thefoodbank.ca/findfood
Email needfood@thefoodbank.ca
Call 519-743-5576 x 340 (Centralized Food Assistance Outreach line)

The Christmas Support Network has the latest information on Christmas and holiday food and toy programs for communities across Waterloo Region at ChristmasSupport.ca. Each city and township offers different supports, and some programs require registration.

Support for the Christmas Food Program:

This gift of food is made possible by House of Friendship’s partnership with The Rotary Club of Kitchener Conestoga’s annual Turkey Drive, The Food Bank of Waterloo Region, and direct donations to House of Friendship.

The Region’s Support

The Region’s Pocket Card Guide provides a list of food and housing resources such as shelter locations, meal drop-in services, and street outreach programs in the region.

Food Helped Kristi Begin Again

Your support has helped people like Kristi, who turned to the Emergency Food Hamper program in a time of great need. Now, she is in a position where she can give back, thanks to you!