Alliston Food Bank

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Alliston Food Bank MISSION: To provide nutritional food assistance to individuals and families encountering difficulty

We are a 100% volunteer organization run by over 85 members of our community. Volunteers sort food, clean the premises, transport food and interview and serve clients. Open to clients Wednesdays 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm and Thursdays 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm (last afternoon time to shop is at 3:45pm) & 5:00-7:00pm (last evening time to shop is 6:45pm). Food Donations can be dropped off to us (at 52 Wellington St. W) on Tuesdays from 9am-12 (noon); Wednesdays & Thursdays from 9am-4:30pm--you can contact us ahead of time to let us know when you are arriving so we can be prepared for your donation. If these times are not a good for you, please contact the Alliston Food Bank (705-435-3255) to arrange for a better delivery time. We monitor our phone, Facebook, Instagram, & email messages Monday-Saturday from 9am-6pm. Please be patient with us if we do not return your call/message immediately--we will contact you as soon as we are able. If you are a new client & wish to use our services please come to the Food Bank on either Wednesday or Thursday between 1-4pm. This will give us time to register you & provide a short explanation of how the Food Bank operates. We are fully dependent on food and financial donations for day to day operations. The very generous support from local churches, schools, clubs, businesses and individuals has allowed us to continue to meet the increasing need in our community. The Alliston Food Bank is a member of both the Canadian Association of Food Banks and the Ontario Association of Food Banks. We are a registered charitable organization overseen by an elected board of directors and incorporated since 2003. Address:
Alliston Food Food Bank
52 Wellington Street West
PO Box 28
Alliston ON
L9R 1T9
Charitable Status # 86430 6022 RC0001

It’s time to end hunger in Alliston. More people need to turn to the Alliston Food Bank more than ever before, and with ...
10/19/2026

It’s time to end hunger in Alliston.

More people need to turn to the Alliston Food Bank more than ever before, and with the municipal election just around the corner, there’s opportunity to learn about hunger in our community, ask questions, and encourage local leaders to champion the changes needed to reduce hunger across Ontario.

Working together, we can build a future where no one needs a food bank. Learn more about how different levels of government can help address the root causes of hunger and check out ’s resources to help you engage local candidates during the election here:
https://ow.ly/i3C950ZLf4O

Happy Motivational Monday! 🧡The groceries you donate become part of someone’s day—a bowl of cereal before school, a pack...
10/19/2026

Happy Motivational Monday! 🧡

The groceries you donate become part of someone’s day—a bowl of cereal before school, a packed lunch or dinner with family.

You may never meet the neighbour you’ve helped, but your thoughtfulness makes a difference. Thank you for remembering others when you shop and helping us keep food on local tables.

🍝 Food-Smart Friday: Cheesy Pasta Salad Lunch!Need a change from sandwiches? Try cooked and cooled pasta with cheddar cu...
10/16/2026

🍝 Food-Smart Friday: Cheesy Pasta Salad Lunch!

Need a change from sandwiches? Try cooked and cooled pasta with cheddar cubes and chopped cucumber. Add a little dressing if your child likes it, and pack their favourite fruit on the side. 🍓🍊

Keep it simple and let the kids help choose what goes in! It’s also an easy way to use extra pasta from dinner when you’re getting tomorrow’s lunch ready.

Pack with an ice pack to keep it cold until lunchtime.

📣 Volunteers Urgently Needed – Join Our Inventory Team!Do you have free time and want to give back to your community? T...
10/16/2026

📣 Volunteers Urgently Needed – Join Our Inventory Team!

Do you have free time and want to give back to your community? The Alliston Food Bank urgently in need of one volunteer for Tuesdays and one volunteer for Thursdays mornings, from 9:00 a.m. to roughly 12:00 p.m give or take.

Our Inventory Team works behind the scenes to keep food organized and ready for our stockers. Your help makes a big difference in keeping the food bank running smoothly and getting groceries onto the shelves for local households.

What does the role involve?

• Receiving and moving food donations
• Organizing boxes and keeping storage areas tidy
• Rotating inventory so older items are used first
• Working with fellow volunteers to prepare food for restocking

This role can be physically demanding with frequent lifting, bending, and standing. Volunteers must be able to lift 40+ lbs.

We’re looking for dependable volunteers who can attend every week on their chosen day and commit for at least six months. We'll provide training, and we hope to fill these positions as soon as possible.

If this sounds like a good fit, please email Ashley at [email protected]

Know someone who might be interested? Please share this post or pass along our contact information. Thank you for helping us find a few more helping hands! 💚

💙 Join our Grocery Attendant team!The Alliston Food Bank is looking for volunteers who can help every Wednesday afternoo...
10/16/2026

💙 Join our Grocery Attendant team!

The Alliston Food Bank is looking for volunteers who can help every Wednesday afternoon. Grocery Attendants help bag groceries, lift and move grocery bags, and assist clients during our busy shopping hours.

This is an active role with lots of standing and lifting. Volunteers must be able to lift 40 lbs or more and commit to a weekly shift for at least six months.

Volunteering is a rewarding way to meet people and help neighbours in your community. We’d love to hear from you!

📧 Contact Ashley at [email protected] to learn more.

A big thank you to St. Cecilia Catholic School for collecting 737 lbs of food during their Thanksgiving food drive! 🧡To ...
10/15/2026

A big thank you to St. Cecilia Catholic School for collecting 737 lbs of food during their Thanksgiving food drive! 🧡

To all the students, families and staff who donated and helped organize the collection—thank you for thinking of your neighbours. These groceries will help fill our shelves and support local families who visit the Alliston Food Bank.

We’re so grateful to have your school’s support! 🍂

A little correction to our thank-you post from last week! We accidentally wrote “Gold” instead of “Golf” in the Lady Duf...
10/15/2026

A little correction to our thank-you post from last week! We accidentally wrote “Gold” instead of “Golf” in the Lady Duffers Golf Association’s name. Our apologies for the typo!

Thank you again to the Lady Duffers Golf Association for your generous donation of 529 lbs of food! We’re so grateful for your support and for helping keep our shelves stocked for our neighbours. 💚

🍂 Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the Alliston Food Bank!This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful to the volunteers, donor...
10/12/2026

🍂 Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the Alliston Food Bank!

This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful to the volunteers, donors, and community members who show up for their neighbours year-round. Your kindness helps put food on tables and reminds people that they’re cared for.

However you’re spending the day, we wish you a warm and peaceful Thanksgiving. 🧡

Happy Thanksgiving from the Alliston Food Bank! 🦃🍂Today, we’re feeling especially grateful for our volunteers, donors, c...
10/12/2026

Happy Thanksgiving from the Alliston Food Bank! 🦃🍂

Today, we’re feeling especially grateful for our volunteers, donors, community partners and everyone who continues to support our work. Your kindness helps us make sure our neighbours feel cared for throughout the year.

May your Thanksgiving be filled with gratitude, good food and time shared with the people you love. 💛

☀️ Food-Smart Friday: Breakfast for Lunch!Who says breakfast is only for mornings? Waffle sticks with yogurt for dipping...
10/09/2026

☀️ Food-Smart Friday: Breakfast for Lunch!

Who says breakfast is only for mornings? Waffle sticks with yogurt for dipping, fresh fruit and a hard-boiled egg make a fun lunch kids will be excited to open.

It’s colourful, easy to pack and a great way to use up breakfast foods you may already have at home. You can also switch up the fruit based on what’s on sale or already in your fridge.

Address

52 Wellington Street West
Alliston, ON
L9R1J3

Opening Hours

Wednesday 1pm - 5pm
Thursday 1pm - 4pm
5pm - 7pm

Telephone

+17054353255

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