Christmas Supports for 2023 are Closed
with the exception of:
- Cambridge food– no registration required, pickup a Christmas Hamper during their hours of operation in December Community Pantry | Cambridge Food Bank
If you are in need of emergency food assistance please call 519-743-5576 x340
If you have missed your appointment and need to reschedule for KW please email info@christmassupport.ca, for Cambridge Toys please call
226-387-7652
Click here for a 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
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
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
- 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
