Alliston Food Bank

Site: Alliston

Record #: ALL1218
Last Modified: 14 Jan 2025
Last Full Update: 13 Jan 2025

Description

Description (Service)

'Shopping Model'. You get to decide which foods you take home, that best suits your individual and families needs and dietary requirements.

At the Alliston Food Bank everyone is welcome! We do not require proof of income, the only requirement to use our food bank is that you reside in our catchment area.

  • Provides emergency food for those in need.
  • Variety of fresh produce, perishable food items such as bread, milk, eggs as well as non-perishable.
  • All information is held in confidence.
  • Visits are twice per month.
  • Financial donation receipts can be given for tax purposes.

Please note, our last client will be served 15 minutes prior to closing.

Service Details

Hours Client Shopping Hours: Wed 1 pm-5 pm; Thu 1 pm-4 pm & 5 pm-7 pm
Donation Hours: Tue 9 am-12 noon; Wed 9 am-5 pm; Thu 9 am-7 pm
Areas Served Adjala-Tosorontio ; Alliston ; Baxter ; Cookstown
Eligibility Individuals in need of food assistance that live within the Alliston Food Bank boundaries: North: Country Road 21/ Murphy Road and County Road 12 between Lisle & Randwick East: Highway 27 South: 10th Line West: Airport Road If you are unsure if you're within our boundaries, please call us directly for assistance 705-435-3255. OR View Boundary Map Here
Application New Client Registration: You can register during our shopping hours on either Wednesdays between 1-5pm, Thursday between 1-4pm or 5-7pm. Please arrive 30 minutes before closing allowing enough time for you to register and shop.
What To Bring: Please bring photo identification showing proof of address for yourself and all members of your household. A photo of your spouse's identification and health cards for children is fine. Please bring income stubs (employment, ODSP, OW, EI, CPP, etc.,). Please note, income is only asked for statistical purposes and does not determine if you are eligible to use the food bank.
Languages English
Fees None

Address and Location

Located In Community New Tecumseth
Address & Map
52 Wellington St W
New Tecumseth, ON
Canada L9R 1T9
Intersection Wellington St W and Paris St
Physical Access Wheelchair accessible
If you require accessible parking and have a permit, please call the food bank before arriving.

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-435-3255
E-Mail info@allistonfoodbank.com
Website www.allistonfoodbank.com
Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AllistonFoodBank/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allistonfoodbank/
Primary Contact Jaime Karsch, Executive Director; Email: jaime@allistonfoodbank.com
Alternate Contact Dave Bradbury, President; Email: dave@allistonfoodbank.com
Volunteer Coordinator Anne Emptage, Volunteer Coordinator
Mailing Address PO Box 28 
Alliston, ON 
Canada L9R 1T9

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