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.
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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