Free Christmas Hampers & Meals in Bruce Grey 2024
We have formed a list of programs and organizations offering a Christmas Hamper or a Christmas Meal in Grey Bruce for low-income families/ individuals. Please help spread the word as hamper signup deadlines are QUICKLY approaching.
Most of the hamper programs also administer and take registration for toys, when applying for the hamper, ask about toys as well.
Christmas Hampers
Chesley: The Salvation Army
Emergency Christmas Assistance Program
- Food Bank: By appointment only.
- Emergency Christmas Assistance Registration: Appointments available during regular food bank hours from the 1st to 3rd week of November.
Contact: Cindy Steadman
- Phone: 519-364-3450 or 226-230-1447
- Email: cindy.steadman@salvationarmy.ca
Durham Food Bank
- Registration Deadline: December 6th
- Application forms available mid-October at:
- Heritage Corner Variety (393 Garafraxa St N)
- The Bookstore (144 Garafraxa St S)
- Durham Library (453 Garafraxa St S)
- Or by phone: 519-369-6860
Dundalk Food Bank
- Christmas Hampers: Available for individuals/families not assisted by other food banks.
- Registration: Call 519-923-0454 in November.
Flesherton Community Love Committee Christmas Assistance
- Registration Dates: November 11 – December 2, 2024
- Registration Hours: Mon-Sat, 9 AM – 5 PM
- Delivery or pickup details provided at registration.
Hanover: The Salvation Army
- Registration: By appointment, starting the 1st week of November.
- Deadline: 3rd week of November.
Contact:
- Phone: 519-364-3450 or 226-230-1447
Hanover Society of St. Vincent de Paul
- Food Assistance: 2nd and 4th Thursday each month, 1:00 – 1:30 PM.
- Christmas Hampers: Register mid-October through the first weekend of December.
Holstein Presbyterian Church Hamper Program
- Registration Deadline: December 1st
- Contact Brenda Calder (Coordinator): 519-323-7037 or email holsteinnhdpchurch@gmail.com
Kincardine Christmas Hamper Program
- Must be referred by an agency (e.g., food bank, counselor, health professional).
- Referral Deadline: November 27, 2024.
Lion’s Head Christmas Hamper Program
- Registration Deadline: December 1st
- Contact: 226-923-1936 or lhdfoodbank@gmail.com
Markdale Christmas Assistance
- In-Person Registration Dates: November 14, November 28, or December 12 (9:30 AM – 12 PM).
Meaford Christmas Hamper Program
- Deadline: Early December
- Contact: meafordfoodbank@gmail.com
Owen Sound Salvation Army Food Bank
- Application Dates: November 12 and November 26, 2024 (9:30 AM – 11:30 AM).
Paisley Food Bank
- Registration: November 1 – First week of December.
- Contact Carol McCulloch at 519-353-5270 or email immanuelemc@bmts.com
Port Elgin The Salvation Army
- Registration Dates: November 14, November 28, December 5, and December 12 (1 PM – 3:30 PM).
Ripley and District Christmas Hamper Program
- Deadline: November 28, 2024
- Delivery: December 5, 2024.
- Contact: John Kelly at 519-955-9884 or ripleylionshampers@gmail.com
Tara Area Food Bank
- Christmas Hampers: Register during food bank hours by December 5, 2024.
- Pick-up Date: December 14, 2024.
Thornbury: Beaver Valley Outreach
- Registration Deadline: December 1st
- Application forms are available online.
Tobermory Food Bank
- Deadline: December 10, 2024
- Hamper Pick-up: December 23, 2024 (10:30 AM – 12 PM).
Walkerton Food Bank
- Registration: October 15 – November 30.
- Gifts for children must be registered by November 15.
Wiarton Salvation Army Food Bank
- Contact: 519-534-0353 to register for hampers.
Christmas Meals
Grey Highlands: Gentle Shepherd Community Church Meal
- Registration Deadline: December 16
- Pick-Up Date: December 20, 10 AM–12 PM
Hanover: Grace United Church Christmas Dinner
- Free Annual Christmas Dinner
- Date: Christmas Day
- Contact: Call Faye at 519-377-9774 to reserve a seat (leave a message with the number of attendees; names are not required).
Kincardine: St. Anthony’s of Padua Catholic Church Meal
- Registration Deadline: December 23
- Christmas Day Meal: 1 PM
- Contact: Call Sam at 519-396-2001.
Owen Sound: OSHaRE and Salvation Army Christmas Dinner
- Date: December 25 (Christmas Day)
- Type: Take-out meal, no registration required
- Pick-Up Location: OSHaRE, 946 3rd Ave. East, Owen Sound
- Time: 12 noon to 1:30 pm
Saugeen Shores: Christmas Meal by The Queens Bar and Grill (Port Elgin)
- Order Deadline: December 19
- Meal Type: Free heat-and-serve meal delivered on December 24
- Delivery Time: Between 2–4 PM (Saugeen Shores and Saugeen First Nation only)
- Contact: Call Chuck or Linda at 519-832-6003 or email SSChristmasdinner@gmail.com.
Wiarton: Salvation Army Christmas Meal
- Date: December 12 at 12 noon
- Location: Salvation Army, Edward St., Wiarton
- Contact: Call 519-534-0353 for more information.
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