We understand that times can be challenging, and we're here to lend a helping hand.
Welcome
Alliston Food Bank is your compassionate community partner in providing essential food assistance. Whether you're facing food insecurity or seeking ways to get involved and give back, our doors are open for you. Take a moment to explore our website and discover the support and resources we offer. If you or someone you know is in need, reach out to us. Together, we can make a difference and ensure no one goes hungry in our community.
1 in 4 Households is Experiencing Food Insecurity
Together We Can Help Our Neighbours
Alliston Food Bank offer a full range of nutritious foods available to everyone. We help support a variety of people; individuals, families, students, unhoused clients, seniors, people with disabilities, new Canadians and children. We work with a network of community organizations and have created partnerships to better assist the needs of our community and share these resources with our clients to help direct them to additional assistance and programs.
Donate
Help us create a community where no one goes hungry. There are several ways to donate; monetary donations, non-perishables, even donating your PC Optimum Points. All donations make a difference in our community. Give today to support our neighbours.
Find Food
We are committed to providing nutritious food to everyone who needs assistance in our community. Need assistance? We’re here to help.
Get Involved
Are you looking to make a positive impact in our community? There are many ways to get involved, from volunteering your time at the food bank, during special events and food drives and more. We’d love to have you join our team.
By the Numbers
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total registered clients
lbs of food came into the food bank last year
of our food bank users are children
Our Most Needed Items
Financial Donations
Financial donations allow us to purchase our most needed items and stretch our purchasing power further.
Non-Perishables
- Canned Fruit
- Canned Meats
- Cereal & Oatmeal
- Peanut Butter & Jam
- Tea & Instant Coffee
- Kids Snack Items
- Juice Boxes
- Canned Chili/Stew
- Rice
Perishables
We accept fresh fruits and vegetables such as apples, bananas, oranges, potatoes, carrots, onions and seasonal fruits and vegetables
Other Items
- Hygiene Products – shampoo, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant etc.
- Menstrual Products – pads, liners, tampons etc.
- Paper Products – toilet paper, paper towel, tissue etc.
- Cleaning Products – dish soap, dishwasher detergent, laundry detergent etc.
Get Involved
Looking to make a meaningful difference in our community? There are many ways to get involved and to support our mission of reducing food insecurity. Together we can feed our neighbours and make sure no one goes hungry.
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News
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Alliston Food Bank is hosting a Thanksgiving Food Drive from October 1st to October 15th and we still need your help us to reach our goal of collecting 15,
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Inflation is making Thanksgiving dinner more expensive than ever
Thanksgiving dinner comes with a hefty price tag this year as double-digit food inflation pushes up the cost of everything from turkey to potatoes.
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