Organization / Program Name(s) Located In Description (Service) Hours
7 Hills Community PantryTrent Hills Provides food for those in need. Food Bank: Fri 10 am-11:30 am
Brighton Fare Share Food BankBrighton (Municipality of)

Food assistance to those in need

  • Clients are welcome to come to the food bank once in a calendar month
  • Clients will have food brought to their car in parking lot in a grocery cart
  • Clients are requested to bring their own grocery bags
Food Distribution: first, second, fourth, fifth Mon of the month 9 am-12 noon ; third Mon of the month 5 pm-8 pm
Food Donations accepted: Wed 9 am-12 noon
Campbellford Fare Share Food BankTrent Hills

Provide food assistance to those in need

  • Offers information about other services and encouragement
  • Works together with area churches to offer this service
  • Emergency services available
Wed 9 am-11:30 am
Community Health Centres of NorthumberlandPort Hope (Municipality of)

Provides primary health care, health promotion and community development services. Practitioners include physicians, nurse practitioners, diabetes educators, community dietitian, dentist, dental hygienist, health promoter, counsellor and community outreach worker.

  • Primary Care Outreach - Physicians and Nurse Practitioners assess and treat non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses
  • Geriatric Assessment Intervention Network (GAIN) - A network of coordinated healthcare services and partners working together to strengthen the supports and capacity of frail older adults.
  • Memory Clinic (MINT) - team approach for the early diagnosis, treatment and support of problems associated with memory loss.
  • Diabetes Education Programs - One-on-one education and supports, and groups for people living with diabetes
  • Counselling Services - Mental Health and Addiction counsellors offer individual therapy and group sessions
  • Dental Services - subsidized basic dental services for uninsured persons - incudes teeth cleaning, check-ups, tooth removal and fillings

Community Programs Include:

  • Nutrition and Healthy Eating - individual counselling
  • Food Security program
  • Cooking classes
  • Arthritis Clinic
  • Caregiver Support Group
  • Women's Book Club
  • Mindfulness Groups
  • Exercise Programs
  • Smoking Cessation Treatment
Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm 
Food Cupboard (on main floor): Thu 9:30 am-12:30 pm - Drop-in. No pre-booking required. Please bring your own grocery bags/boxes. 
Food Market - Thu 1-4pm - all are welcome.
Community Works in Hamilton Township, Community Works, Food BankHamilton Township

Provides food, clothing, and when available, children's toys and small household items to those in need.

  • All items are free
  • Curbside service provided to those unable or unwilling to come inside
Thu 10 am-3 pm
Donations accepted Mon, Wed 9 am-11 am and during Thu open hours. Clean and gently used items only.
Green Wood CoalitionPort Hope (Municipality of)
Green Wood Coalition is a street-level, charitable organization that uses a community model of caring to walk alongside people living with poverty, mental illness, substance dependency and other disability.
Services offered include:
  • Individual in-person suport and street outreach
  • Creative Arts Programs at Art Hives in Port Hope (4 Centennia Dr) and Cobourg (20A King St E)
  • Community Garden (Port Hope only)
  • Addiction / Dependency Recovery Support Groups and harm reduction supplies
  • Community 101 is an interactive series that explores ways of becoming a more healthy and vibrant community through caring for each other and seeking long-term change.
  • Thursday Art Group, held at Grace Church, 2 Centennial Dr, Port Hope. Contact Aimee Johnston, Art Hive Coordinator, aimee.johnston@greenwoodcoalition.com for information.
  • Green Wood can help to connect you to: food banks and free meals when they are available, hygiene and harm reduction supplies
  • Community meals temporarily on hold
Creative Arts Group: Thu 10 am - noon
Community 101: Monthly -- find info on Instagram, facebook and website
Office: by appointment
Thursday Art Group: 10 am-12 noon
Hastings Roseneath Food BankTrent Hills

Food bank provides clients with food for approximately 4 days.

  • Clients are asked to use the food bank only once a month
  • Occasionally baby food or formula is available
Food Bank Hours: Open first 3 Tue of each month 1 pm-2:30 pm Food Bank Evening hours: open first 2 Tue 6:30 pm-8 pm. Food donations (not past best before dates) to be made outside food bank opening hours by arrangement. Dates: Mid Jan-Dec
Havelock-Belmont-Methuen Food BankHavelock-Belmont-Methuen

Local food bank for those in need

Clients will receive their pre-packed food box outside the door

12 noon-2 pm
2025 Dates: Jan 22, Feb 12, Mar 12, Apr 16, May 14, Jun 11, Jul 16, Aug 13, Sep 17, Oct 15, Nov 12, Dec 17
Northumberland Fare Share Food Banks, Cobourg, Northumberland Fare Share Food Bank, CobourgCobourg

Provide emergency food supplies on Wed, Fri., & Saturdays

Food donations accepted at the following Cobourg locations:

  • Metro (Northumberland Mall), 1111 Elgin St W
  • Kawartha Credit Union, 2 King St W
  • Fisher's Foodland, 990 Division St
  • David's No Frills, 500 Division St
  • York Super IDA Pharmacy, 500 Division St
  • Giant Tiger (Northumberland Mall) 1111 Elgin St. W Unit Z004
Hours: Wed 9:30 am-12:30 pm, 5:30 pm-8 pm, Fri 9:30 am-12:30 pm, Sat 9:30am-12:30 pm
Northumberland Fare Share Food Banks, Port Hope, Northumberland Fare Share Food Banks, Port HopePort Hope (Municipality of)

Provide emergency food supplies Wed to those in need.

Food donations accepted at the following Port Hope locations:

  • Davis Your Independent Grocer, 20 Jocelyn St., Port hope
  • Port Hope United Church, 34 South St
  • Food Basics, 125 Hope St S
  • Giant Tiger, 145 Peter St, Port Hope
Hours: Wed 9:30 am-12:30 pm, 5 pm-7:30 pm
Salvation Army (The), Cobourg, Community and Family Services, CobourgCobourg
  • Food bank
  • Health Bank: Assist individuals with funds for Prescriptions, Eye Glasses, Dental Work, Medical Needs, etc.
  • Homelessness Housing Supports
  • Coats for Kids Program
  • Backpack Program
  • Celebrate Recovery: Healing help from hurts, habits & hang-ups
  • Emergency Disaster Services - (food, clothing, medication, transportation)
  • Summer Camps: (1) Mom's & Tots (2) Adventure
  • Community Outreach Program
  • Christmas Assistance
  • Lunch Programs
  • Furniture/Clothing/Bed Referral Assistance
Office: Tue, Thu 9 am-12 noon.
Meetings: Church services weekly and Sundays, prayer and youth programs.
Salvation Army (The), Port Hope, Community and Family Services, Port HopePort Hope (Municipality of)
  • Food Cupboard (separate program record with details)
  • Health Bank: Assist individuals with funds for Prescriptions, Eye Glasses, Dental Work, Medical Needs, etc.
  • Homelessness Housing Supports
  • Coats for Kids Program
  • Backpack Program
  • Emergency Disaster Services - (food, clothing, medication, transportation)
  • Summer Camps: (1) Mom's & Tots (2) Adventure
  • Community Outreach Program (separate program record with details)
  • Christmas Assistance (separate program record with details)
  • Furniture/Clothing/Bed Referral Assistance
Office: Mon, Wed, Fri 9 am-1 pm ; Call 905-885-2323 for appointment.

Sundays, prayer and youth programs. Call (905) 372-3832

Food Cupboard: Mon-Fri 9 am-12:30 pm call 905-885-2323 for appointment
Society of St Vincent de Paul, Brighton - Mailing AddressBrighton (Municipality of)

Provides emergency food vouchers for families in need.

  • Provide emergency assistance for rent, hydro and heat if possible
  • Eligibility determined on a case by case basis
  • Home visit will be made as part of application process
Hours vary. Messages returned within 24 hours
Society of St Vincent de Paul, Grafton - Mailing AddressAlnwick/Haldimand

Christmas Hamper application deadline is December 18th. Applicants will notified of distribution dates.

Other services:

Provides emergency food and vouchers for families in need year-round.

  • Provide clothing allowance
  • Provide emergency utility assistance for fuel, electricity and essential household services when possible
  • Furniture when available.


Messages checked regularly. Call will be returned within 24 hours