Unfortunately, we have reached the capacity for the Kitchener/Waterloo Food and Toy programs. We will have a waitlist available for a limited time for both Food and Toys in KW.
If are registered and need to change your appointment or have your confirmation you can call our office until November 29th at 519-742-5860 Monday – Friday between 9-12, 1-4 or email our team at info@christmassupport.ca
If you missed registration, we understand how disappointing this may be and truly wish we could assist everyone. We encourage you to reach out if you’d like more information on other resources in the community—we’re here to help however we can. If you would like to speak to one of our admin staff about other community resources you can call our office at 519-742-5860 Monday – Friday between 9-12, 1-4 or email our team at info@christmassupport.ca Please treat our team members with respect. Verbal abuse will not be tolerated.
Resources in Kitchener/Waterloo
Please note that most food programs require ID to prove residency in Kitchener/Waterloo and these are not Christmas specific programs.
Map of the various food assistance programs in Waterloo Region:
https://www.thefoodbank.ca/network/map/
Waterloo Region Foodbank: Centralized Food Assistance Outreach line at 519.743.5576 extension 340. Our phone line is open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to noon, and closed on holidays and weekends. If you leave a message, we’ll get back to you within one business day.
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
Ray of Hope Community Centre – no appointment is required
- 659 King Street East, Kitchener, ON
- Provides: Hot meal program 7 days a week
