FOOD BANKS
Adie Knox (through UHC)
When:
Tues & Thurs 11-2
Needed For Access:
-ID for each household member
-Proof of income
-Rent receipr and expenses (utilities)
-Once per month
What Do They Get:
Drive/walk up hamper program opened during COVID
Contact:
519-944-5922
Adventist Community Services
When:
Tuesday’s 1-4pm Once per month
Needed For Access:
-Application required
What Do They Get:
Non-perishables and some fruit, veggies, and bread
Contact:
519-945-2388
Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission
When:
M, W, F 10-1145, 1-3 -Once monthly
Needed For Access:
-Proof of income
-ID for all family members
What Do They Get:
Non-perishable food, fresh produce table as available, 3 day supply
Contact:
519-736-9140
Assumption Cares Fogotten Harvest (711 McEwan)
When:
Fridays 8-11am
Needed For Access:
What Do They Get:
Fresh produce
Contact:
Caring Hearts Food Bank (Society Saint Vincent de Paul) (3707 Queen Street)
When:
Mondays 12-2
Needed For Access:
-Bring own bags when possible
What Do They Get:
Non-perishables and fresh produce and bread when available
Contact:
519-253-7481
Community support Centre of Essex Food Pantry
When:
Tues & Thurs 1-3
Needed For Access:
-Based on income, child benefits, and support
-Application required
What Do They Get:
Grocery-style (can pick from various items), some fresh items
Contact:
519-728-1435
Downtown Windsor Mission
When:
Tues-Fri 10-3 Once every 2 months
Needed For Access:
-2 pieces ID (one photo)
-Last month income
-Rent receipt (if possible)
What Do They Get:
Grocery-style (can pick from various items), diapers and formula available on Tuesdays
Contact:
519-253-1073
Drouillard Place
When:
M, W, F 1-4pm
Needed For Access:
-Address and income verification
-ID for all family members
What Do They Get:
Contact:
519-253-1073
Essex Area Food Bank
When:
Tues & Thurs 8:30-11:45am
Needed For Access:
-Proof of income and residency
-ID for each family member
-Proof of child tax benefit
-Access every two weeks
What Do They Get:
Contact:
519-800-2340
Non-perishable and perishable items as available
Kids First Food Bank
When:
Mon & Fri 1:30-4
Needed For Access:
-Monthly income statement
-Photo ID of all family members
-Rent statement
-Any child benefits received
What Do They Get:
Contact:
519-258-4501
Kingsville Community Food Bank
When:
Tues & Thurs 9-1, Wed 5-7pm
Needed For Access:
-Intake required (needs assessment)
What Do They Get:
Non-perishable food items
Contact:
Parkwood Food Bank
When:
Tues & Fri 10-1
Needed For Access:
-Proof of household income and expenses
-ID for all household members
-Access monthly
What Do They Get:
Curbside pickup
Contact:
519-948-7055 x 242
Salvation Army Essex
When:
Wed & Fri 9-12
Needed For Access:
-Proof of income and expenses
-Number of household members
-ID
What Do They Get:
Also offers vouchers for clothing and household items at SA thrift store
Contact:
519-776-4628
Salvation Army Leamington
When:
Mon-Thurs 9:15-12 (appointments) Fri 11-2 (drop in)
Needed For Access:
-Proof of income
-ID
-Bills or bank statement required
What Do They Get:
Contact:
519-326-0319
Salvation Army Windsor
When:
M, W, Th 11:30-3:30
Needed For Access:
-ID for all household members
-Proof of income and expenses
-Proof of address
What Do They Get:
Contact:
519-252-7473 x 244
Food, clothing, gifts during holidays
St John Anglican Church Sandwich Food Bank
When:
Tues & Thurs 9-12 Once per month
Needed For Access:
-Sandwich residents only
-Application required
What Do They Get:
Contact:
2-3 day food supply of non-perishable and frozen food
Trans Wellness Food Bank
When:
Curbside pickup 10am-5pm M-S, 1 item per shelf daily
Needed For Access:
-Available to anyone in need in the LGBTQIA2+ community
What Do They Get:
Contact:
226-674-4745
Non-perishable food and hygiene items
Unemployed Help Centre
When:
M, W, F 9:30-2
Needed For Access:
-ID for each household member
-Proof of income
-Rent receipt and expenses (utilities)
-Once per month
What Do They Get:
Grocery-style (can pick from various items) 3 days of food including meat, dairy, and produce
Contact:
519-944-5922
Windsor Goodfellows Food Bank
When:
Tues & Fri 10-12, 1-3
Needed For Access:
-People and families in need
What Do They Get:
Non-perishable food and certificates for fresh meat and dairy items
Contact:
Windsor Lifeline Outreach
When:
Mon-Thurs 9-12
Needed For Access:
-ID for everyone in family
-Income statement
-Can access every two weeks
What Do They Get:
Food and clothing distribution
Contact:
519-972-6086