Anyone in Burlington in need of food is eligible to use the food bank. When you visit us, a staff member or volunteer will ask to see photo identification and documentation that shows you are a resident of Burlington. Please remember to bring this documentation with you.
Burlington residents can come to the Burlington Food Bank at 1A – 1254 Plains Road East, Burlington, to receive food. We’re open Monday to Friday to shop, from 9 am until 12:30 pm, and on Thursdays from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm. We are open Saturdays from 9 am until 12 pm. If you have any questions, please email info@burlingtonfoodbank.ca or call 905.637.2273.
Burlington Food Bank is run by dedicated staff and volunteers who collect food, stock shelves, and support clients by distributing food. Our clients are always welcomed with respect. If this is your first visit, you will need to complete a simple registration between the hours of 9:00 am and 12:30 pm, Monday to Friday, or Thursday evenings between 5 pm and 7 pm. Please bring something with your name & address on it, as well as identification for everyone in your family. After your initial registration, you may visit us once every three (3) weeks during our regular business hours as posted.
You will receive nutritious food on each visit. This will include both canned/packaged and including fresh food, such as milk, fresh produce, meat, and bread.
Yes, we practice what is commonly called the shopping model, and we use a Basket Budget system; you will pick the items that you and/or your family will eat. We try to offer choices and a variety of food based on Canada’s Food Guide. You will be able to shop for non-perishable items with the assistance of our volunteers. We also provide fresh produce, milk, eggs, bread, and frozen proteins, which can include chicken, beef, pork, and fish.
All clients are treated with dignity and respect. We do all of our initial intakes or first-time registrations in private to respect privacy and keep information confidential. Clients are expected to treat our staff and volunteers with the same mutual courtesy and understanding.
Burlington Food Bank
1254 Plains Road East, Unit 1A
Burlington, ON L7S 1W6
Phone: 905.637.2273
Email: info@burlingtonfoodbank.ca
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Thursday evenings 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am -12:00 pm Closed Sunday
The Burlington Food Bank is a registered charitable organization. Charitable Registration 88963-8946-RR 0001.
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