Food Bank Oshawa
The Salvation Army Community & Family Services in Oshawa. During the COVID-19 outbreak our staff is still working hard to assist as possible however our building is closed to the public and all in person group programs have temporarily stopped. Our Oshawa Food Bank is still operational and some programs are running online. The Oshawa food bank is available to anyone living in Oshawa and Port Perry and is currently running by appointment only. Please call Heather at 905-743-7422 ext. 221 for an appointment. We are located at 45 King St. E. Oshawa across the street from The Regent Theatre, entrance is off Albert Street at The Community and Family Services door. We are serving outside our building on the sidewalk on Albert St.
What are the Oshawa Food Bank Hours?
Regular Food Bank Oshawa Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:30 - Noon
(early closure when maximum capacity reached, please arrrive at least 1/2 hour before closing.)
Currently the food bank is running by appointment only. Please call Heather for an appointment at 905-723-7422 ext. 221
What do I need to bring to the Food Bank with me?
- photo identification for adults
- identification for each family member
- proof of address, income & rent may be requested.
- grocery bags
How Can I help with Food Bank Donations??
Consider doing a Clothing & Food Drive at your Home, School, or Business
What Does The Food Bank Need?
We are always in need of
- canned vegetables
- canned fruit
- canned pasta
- spaghetti sauce
- tuna
- peanut butter, jam, spreads
- tea, coffee, sugar, whitener
- soups
- rice
- powdered milk
- cereal
- school safe snacks (bars/pudding/fruit cups)
Where Can I Drop Off Food Bank Donations?
Food can be dropped off at Our Thrift Store
at 45 King St E Oshawa Monday - Saturday 10 - 4
or The Salvation Army Church
at 570 Thornton Rd N Oshawa
Secure ONLINE Cash Donations can be at www.saoshawa.ca/donate We are located at 45 King St. E. Oshawa. We’re across the street from The Regent Theatre, enter off Albert Street at The Community and Family Services door. The Salvation Army Oshawa Food Bank is available to anyone living in Oshawa or Port Perry who experiences a food shortage. Appointments are available to make the service more accessible to clients who are working or in school. Clients are provided with a 3-4 day supply of food, which includes non-perishable food and fresh food when available. Hygiene and infant supplies are also available. In addition to providing food, clients are referred to Community and Family Services programs and community resources as necessary, and are provided with spiritual counsel whenever possible. Please call 905-723-7422 ext 221 to make a food bank appointment whenever possible. We are restricted to a daily limit and can serve only the first 25 households
Shopping List
Click The Shopping Cart to Download a food bank shopping list with drop off details.
