XVV Canada | Immigration & Life Guide

Food Banks in Canada

Find out how to get food in your city. Each page starts with the main food bank’s verified phone number, address and hours, then lists community food banks and meal programs by neighbourhood.

  • Last reviewed · September 2026
  • 16 city pages · 245 community programs
  • Need help now? · Call 211 (24/7)

British Columbia

KelownaBritish Columbia · 9 programsStart with: Central Okanagan Food Bank – KelownaNanaimoBritish Columbia · 14 programsStart with: Loaves & Fishes Community Food BankVancouverBritish Columbia · 21 programsStart with: Greater Vancouver Food BankVictoriaBritish Columbia · 13 programsStart with: The Mustard Seed Food Bank

Alberta

CalgaryAlberta · 19 programsStart with: Calgary Food Bank – Main WarehouseEdmontonAlberta · 19 programsStart with: Edmonton’s Food Bank

Saskatchewan

ReginaSaskatchewan · 15 programsStart with: Regina Food Bank

Manitoba

Harvest ManitobaManitoba · 21 programsStart with: Harvest Manitoba – Need Food locatorWinnipegManitoba · 16 programsStart with: Harvest Manitoba – Need Food locator

Ontario

BarrieOntario · 5 programsStart with: Barrie Food BankFort York Food BankOntario · 5 programsStart with: Fort York Food BankHamiltonOntario · 17 programsStart with: Hamilton Food Share – list of member food banksTorontoOntario · 22 programsStart with: Daily Bread Food Bank – Find a Food Bank tool

Quebec

MontréalQuebec · 19 programsStart with: 211 Grand Montréal – food assistance

New Brunswick

Saint JohnNew Brunswick · 16 programsStart with: Saint John Community Food Basket

Nova Scotia

HalifaxNova Scotia · 14 programsStart with: Feed Nova Scotia – Find Food map

How food banks work in Canada

In most cities, a large regional food bank collects and sorts food, then supplies smaller community food banks, church pantries, meal programs and campus food banks. Some regional food banks, like Calgary and Edmonton, also give out hampers directly. Others, like Daily Bread in Toronto, Moisson Montréal, Feed Nova Scotia, Hamilton Food Share and Harvest Manitoba, only supply partner agencies. That’s why each city page starts by telling you where to actually go.

What to bringCommonly: ID for each household member and proof of address, such as a lease or bill. Some food banks also ask about income. Requirements vary by food bank.
How oftenEach food bank sets its own limit. For example, the Calgary Food Bank requires at least 10 days between hampers, and the Regina Food Bank offers a hamper every 2 weeks.
AppointmentsMany food banks now work by appointment or registration. Call first, especially on your first visit.
Can’t find one?Call 211 or visit 211.ca for free, confidential help finding food programs near you, 24/7 and in many languages.

Newcomers and international students

Food banks generally serve people in need in their area. What they usually check is identity and address, not immigration status. International students can also use their campus food bank. If you are unsure, ask the food bank when you call.

How we keep this directory accurate: in September 2026 we checked every city’s main food bank against its official website, tested every website link, and matched each community program’s phone number and address against the organization’s own site. Programs we could not confirm are clearly marked, and we don’t publish unconfirmed hours.

XVV Canada is not affiliated with any food bank listed. Always confirm details with the organization before visiting.