Services to Help Individuals and Families Access and Prepare Food.
Food Banks
Flamborough Food Bank – provides non-perishable items, fresh produce, dairy, eggs, meat and bread as well as personal care items. Pick up Wednesdays 1pm to 8pm at 1432 Centre Rd., Carlisle. Call to register 905-690-1036
Food with Grace Waterdown Food Bank – Pre-made bags of food are available. Pick up Tuesdays 1:30pm to 5:30pm at Grace Anglican Church, 157 Mill St., Waterdown. Call 905-689-6715 Ext. 80 or email: foodwgrace@graceanglicanchurch.org
Hot Meal Service
Hamilton Out of the Cold at Knox Presbyterian Church – a non-profit organization offering Hot Meals “To-Go”. Pick up is Wednesdays between 4-5pm at 80 Mill St. N, Waterdown. *This program runs early November to end of March.
Meal Delivery
Meals on Wheels, Canadian Red Cross Burlington, Kilbride and Flamborough – delivers affordable, nutritious and delicious meals to people who are unable to prepare their own food. *This service is available to residents of Waterdown and is fee based. Call 905-637-5664
Community Gardens
Bethel Community Garden – rent a 6×12 foot garden plot and bring your own seeds and tools to grow your own vegetables, flowers and herbs. Call Bethel Christian Reformed Church for information 905-689-7796
Flamborough Baptist Church Community Garden – 45 plots of 4×12 or 4×16 feet; some are table top height for people with mobility issues. Located at 41 Concession 5 East, Waterdown. Visit website to go on the waiting list for a plot or call 905-689-8476 or email office@flambc.org