Christmas Support programs in Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge

Christmas Supports for 2023 are Closed

with the exception of:

• Cambridge toys
• Cambridge food– no registration required, pickup a Christmas Hamper during their hours of operation in December Community Pantry | Cambridge Food Bank
• Woolwich Township

If you are in need of emergency food assistance please call 519-743-5576 x340

Map of the various food assistance programs in Waterloo Region

Below is some additional support information that is available across the Region.

Kitchener/Waterloo Food and Toys

Below is some additional food support information that is available in Kitchener/Waterloo.  Please note that most programs require ID to prove residency in Kitchener/Waterloo.

House of Friendship Emergency Hamper: – please call ahead to book an appointment

• address: 807 Guelph St, Kitchener
• phone: 519-742-0662
• provides: monthly food hamper

Glencairn Bridges Program: – please call ahead to book an appointment. Only available Saturday November 25^th and Saturday December 9^th

• address: 725 Erinbrook Dr, Kitchener
• phone: 519-579-8741 ext. 4
• provides: non-perishable items, fresh produce, clothing

Ray of Hope Community Centre – no appointment is required

• 659 King Street East, Kitchener, ON
• Provides: Hot meal program 7 days a week, food hampers

Bridgeport Cafe (Emmanuel United Church)

• Address: 22 Bridgeport Rd W, Waterloo ON N2L 2Y3
• Phone: (519) 886-1471
• Food Bag Program: Thursdays: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
• Community Meal Program: Tuesday to Friday: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm 

Additional Regional Resource

Family Outreach Program:

• Visit familyoutreach.ca to see if you are eligible and fill out their contact form to get in touch with your neighborhoods worker
• Family Outreach supports low income families with children 17 and under in their care to access basic needs resources.
• Provides support for basic needs, through referrals and connections to community resources and agencies