Hamilton Food Banks

• Hamilton to expand pilot stocking food banks, rec centres with free menstrual products

  A one-year pilot project has been supplying residents with period products via Hamilton Food Share's 23 emergency food centres since late 2021.

  Health

  May 4, 2023
  
• Pilot to stock food banks, rec centres with free menstrual products now underway in Hamilton

  A one-year pilot project to provide Hamiltonians in need with free menstrual products is finally underway after being delayed by the pandemic.

  News

  Dec 1, 2021
  
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• $474,500 lands in Hamilton to support food banks

  Hamilton Food Share's Joanne Santucci says the federal funds helped them get through the summer amid COVID-19, but the need continues into fall and winter.

  Health

  Sep 4, 2020
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• Hamilton Food Share says Bulldogs’ $100K donation a ‘great boost’ amid COVID-19 pandemic

  Hamilton Bulldogs owner Michael Andlauer and his team’s foundation made a $100,000 donation to Hamilton Food Share just before the Easter long weekend amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Canada

  Apr 14, 2020
• Tiger-Cats’ donation to ‘Tackle Hunger’ program stocks shelves of Hamilton food banks

  Tiger Cats defensive back Courtney Stephen adds that "whenever we have a chance to give back to the community in a tangible way, it's really exciting."

  News

  Feb 28, 2020
• City councillors poised to extend lifeline to 800 vulnerable Hamilton families

  If the city doesn't respond, Stoney Creek councillor Brad Clark predicts "overwhelmed" food banks and an increase in homelessness.

  Politics

  Sep 19, 2019
• Feed Ontario report ranks Hamilton Centre riding 2nd highest for food bank usage

  Feed Ontario's hunger report for 2018 found that Hamilton Centre has the second-highest number of people per capita accessing food banks in the province.

  Health

  Jul 24, 2019
• Good Shepherd needs help stocking the shelves

  The Good Shepherd is preparing to serve its annual Thanksgiving dinner from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Monday, October 8 at its centre on Mary Street.

  Lifestyle

  Oct 3, 2018
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• Hamilton food banks face mid-summer slump in donations

  Neighbour2Neighbour's Shane Faraway is appealing for traditional staples like peanut butter, rice and cereal, but especially fresh fruit and vegetables that any backyard gardeners can spare.

  Health

  Aug 3, 2018