Holiday Hampers & Meals in Bruce Grey 2026
Here is a list of programs and organizations offering a Christmas Hamper, food supports, or a Christmas Meal in Grey Bruce for low-income families/individuals. Please help spread the word, as hamper sign-up deadlines are QUICKLY approaching.
If you or someone you know could use a helping hand this Holiday season, please take a moment to read through the programs below.
If you have any questions, please reach out to 211.
Please help spread the word; registration deadlines are coming up quickly!
Hampers and Food Supports
Chesley: Chesley Food Bank
- Food Bank: 1st & 3rd Tuesday 10am-4pm Chesley Baptist Church 58 1st Ave N
- Bruce County Outreach location: 1st Thursday of the month 11am-1pm
- Contact: Tabbatha Colligan
- Phone: 519-363-3759
Durham Food Bank
- Registration Deadline: December 4, 2026
- 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 in the Dundalk area not assisted by other food banks.
- Contact: Mary Redmond & Charles Fernandes
- Registration: Call 519-923-0454 to register.
Flesherton Community Love Committee Christmas Assistance
- Registration: November 2 – December 2, 2026
- Registration Hours: Monday-Saturday, 9am–5pm call Wanda 519-270-3510
- Delivery or pickup details provided at registration.
Hanover: The Salvation Army
- Registration: By appointment, starting the 1st week of November.
- Deadline: December 5, 2026.
- Contact: Call: 519-364-3450 or text: 226-230-1447 to make appointment
Hanover Society of St. Vincent de Paul
- Emergency Food Assistance: 2nd and 4th Thursday each month, 1- 1:30pm.
- Christmas Hampers: Register mid-October through the first weekend of December. Pick up details given at time of registration. St Vincent de Paul and Salvation Army Hanover prepare Christmas hampers together to avoid duplication
- Contact: Call 519-364-1973, please leave message
Holstein Presbyterian Church Christmas Hamper Program
- Registration Deadline: November 9, 2026
- Contact: Brenda Calder (Coordinator): 519-323-7037
or email holsteinnhdpchurch@gmail.com
please call or email to register October 15-November 9, 2026
Kincardine Christmas Hamper Program
- Must be referred by an agency (e.g., food bank, counselor, health professional).
- Referral Deadline: November 26, 2026
- Contact: kincardinechildrenschristmas@gmail.com
Lion’s Head Christmas Hamper Program
- Registration Deadline: December 1, 2026
- Contact: 226-923-1936 or lhdfoodbank@gmail.com
Lucknow, Teeswater, Belmore, Whitechurch- Salvation Army Foodbank North Huron
- Contact to make an appointment: 519-357-1387
Markdale Christmas Assistance
- Contact: 519-986-1432 or 519-794-2143
- In Person Registration dates: 9:30 am-12 noon on Nov 12, 2026, Nov 26, 2026, Dec 10, 2026
- Regular Food Bank: 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month 10am-12pm.
Meaford Christmas Hamper Program
- Registration Deadline: December 1, 2026
- Online Registration: Here
- Contact: 519-538-4550, leave a message. Email: meafordfoodbank@gmail.com
Owen Sound Salvation Army Food Bank
- Registration Deadline: December 11, 2026
- Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-12pm, 1-3pm
- Last day for regular food bank: December 11, 2026
- Last day for Christmas Assistance: December 18, 2026
- Contact: 519-371-0957, call to make appointment
Paisley Food Bank
- Registration: November 1 – First week of December 2026. Call to make an appointment.
- Contact: Carol McCulloch at 519-353-5270 or email immanuelemc@bmts.com
Saugeen Shores Salvation Army
- Registration Deadline: Apply in person by December 11, 2026
- Office Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays 9 am-12pm, 1pm-3pm
- Contact: 519-389-3942, call to make an appointment
Ripley and District Christmas Giving Program
- Must be referred by an agency (e.g., food bank, church, counselor, health professional, community services).
- Referral Deadline: November 26, 2026
- Delivery: December 3, 2026.
- Contact: Mark Miszturak at 905-328-9392 or ripleylionshampers@gmail.com
Tara Area Food Bank
- Christmas Hampers: Register during regular food bank hours or by phone at
226-568-3092 please leave a message by December 1, 2026
- Food Bank: drop in Wednesdays 12-3pm
Thornbury: Beaver Valley Outreach
- Must be referred by an agency (food bank, church, counselor, health professional)
- Referral Deadline: November 30, 2026
- Contact: Beaver Valley Outreach at 519-599-2577 ext 122. Mon-Thu 10 am-4 pm
Tobermory Food Bank
- Registration Deadline: Christmas hampers, sign up at the food bank during regular hours Tuesdays 1pm-3pm or call Linda at 519-596-2333. Registration is required to receive a hamper.
- Hamper Pick-up: December 22, 2026, 11am-12pm
Walkerton Food Bank
- Registration: October 15 – November 30, Thursdays 1-4pm
- Gifts for children must be registered by November 15, 2026.
Wiarton Salvation Army Food Bank
- Registration: Call 519-534-0353 to book an appointment forTuesdays and Thursdays, October 15-November 15, 2026, 9am-12pm
Saugeen First Nation Food Bank Toy Drive (SFN Band Members)
- Contact: 519-797-2781 ext 2500, or 519-372-5926, foodbank.coordinator@saugeen.org
- Appointments recommended
Nawash Food Bank Christmas Hampers (Members Only)
- Registration Family and individual members: sign up –October 29th 9am-12pm and November 10th 9am-12pm.
- Registration for members 60+: October 29th 12:30-3:30 and November 10 12:30-3:30
- Location: Maadookii Seniors Centre-33 Maadookii Cres
- Contact: 519-379-5409
Community Meals
Bruce County Community Meals Calendar- Here
Grey County Community Meals Calendar- Here
Chesley Baptist Church Meal
- Date: Provides free community lunch every Thursday 11:30am-12:45pm
- Location: 58 1st Ave N, Chesley
Grey Highlands: Gentle Shepherd Community Church Meal
- Registration Deadline: December 17, 2026
- Contact: Mary at 519-924-3832 to register
- Pick-Up Date: December 23, 2026, 10 AM–12 PM
- Location: 426176 Concession 8, Flesherton
Holstein Cowtown Lunch Bunch
- Date & Time: December 2, 2026, 12-1:30pm
- Location: Egremont Optimist Centre; 392137 Grey Rd 109
- Provides lunch and community the 1st Wednesday of the month Sept-June
Kincardine: Drop-In at The Bridge
- Drop In and Lunch: Mondays 10am-2pm
- Youth Lunch: Thursdays 11:30am-12:30pm
- Teen Cafe for High School Students: Thursdays 3:30pm-8pm
- Fun Day for all (board and card games): Saturdays 2pm-7pm
- Open for new immigrants: 1st and 3rd Friday of the month 7pm-9pm
- Free Food Store: Tuesdays 9:30am-1:30pm, Saturdays 11am-1:30pm
Kincardine: St. Anthony’s of Padua Catholic Church Meal
- Registration Deadline: December 21, 2026
- Contact: Call Sam at 519-396-2001 for more information.
- Date & Location: December 25, 2026, 749 Russel St. Kincardine
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: 12-1pm
- OSHaRE provides daily meals Monday-Saturday (see here for daily hours)
Port Elgin: Around the Table Community Lunch
- Date & Time: December 22, 2026, 12-2:45pm
- Location: 515 Goderich St. Living Hope
- Provides free lunch every Tuesday 12-3pm (Outreach location)
- No registration required, in person sit down or take out available, everyone welcome.
Port Elgin: Faith Lutheran Community Supper
- Date & Time: December 17, 2026, 5-6pm
- Location: 525 Ivings Dr.
- Provides community supper every 3rd Thursday October-March
Port Elgin: Tolmie Memorial Presbyterian Church Meal
- Date & Time: December 15, 2026, 11am-3pm
- Location: 699 Goderich St.
- Provides Community Lunch every 3rd Tuesday of the month
Saugeen First Nation Christmas Dinner (Pick up) SFN members.
- No registration
- Pick up: Wed, Dec 23, 2026 * 2 pm-5 pm, hours may vary, check Facebook page.
- Location: Saugeen Rec Centre 47 French Bay Rd.
- Contact: foodbank.coordinator@saugeen.org
Southampton: St. Paul’s Anglican Church Meal
- Date & Time: December 9, 2026 & December 23rd, 2026, 5-6:15pm
- Location: 248 High St.
- Provides Community Supper every 2nd and 4th Wednesday 5-6:15pm October-May
Walkerton: Big Door
- Date & Time: Tuesday December 22nd, 2026, 12-1:30pm
- Location: 2 Durham St E
- Provides free lunch every Tuesday 12-1:30pm (Bruce County Outreach location)
- Provides coffee and snacks every Thursday 10am-12pm
- Provides youth drop in (high school) Sept-June Tuesdays-Thursdays 3pm-6pm
Wiarton: Community Drop in Lunch-Table Manna
- Date: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Thursday of the month 12pm
- Location: Salvation Army, 576 Edward St.
Wiarton: Salvation Army Christmas Meal
- Date: December 8, 2026 & December 10, 2026 12pm
- Location: Salvation Army, Edward St., Wiarton
- Contact: Call 519-534-0353 to reserve a seat and for more information.
If you would like to be added, removed, or wish to have details changed, please reach out to food@unitedwaybg.com. Please contact John Meakin to update your organization’s 211 listings at jmeakin@communityconnection.ca
