Essa Food Bank

10/05/2026

Filling lunchboxes and bellies! 🍎🥪

Our shelves are running low on the most-needed items to help local families and kids right now. If you are in a position to give, our community could really use the following donations:

• School Snacks & Treats: Cookies, granola or cereal bars, single-serve fruit cups, applesauce cups, and pudding cups
• Breakfast Essentials: Cold cereals and instant oatmeal packets
• Pantry Spreads: Peanut butter and nut-free butter alternatives
• Baking & Sweet Mixes: Pudding mix and powdered Jell-O
• Lunchbox Crackers: Snack crackers like Ritz, Cheese Its, Crispers and similar varieties
• Protein Sources: Canned tuna, flaked chicken

Every single item makes a direct difference for a child or family in our area.

📍 Where & When to Drop Off:

• Essa Food Bank: Wednesdays or Fridays from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM (Located at 8527 County Rd 10, behind the Angus Arena)

• Anytime Drop Bins: Look for our collection bins at Justin and Stacey's No Frills or Sobeys Angus during their regular store hours.

Thank you for continuing to show up for our community! 💚

10/03/2026

ASC United Angus scored a massive win for our community! ⚽️🏆

They traded the pitch for the storefronts at No Frills and Sobeys Angus, hosting an incredible food drive that completely smashed expectations. Thanks to their teamwork, they delivered a whopping 70 bags of food and sundries—weighing in at a heavy 541 lbs! Talk about absolute MVP behavior. 🙌

A massive thank you to the players, families, and crew at ASC United Angus for stepping up for their neighbours, and to everyone in the community who helped them hit this goal. You are all champions!

10/02/2026

Community teamwork makes the dream work! 🤝🍁

On behalf of everyone here at the Essa Food Bank, we want to extend a massive thank you to Stacked Pancake & Breakfast House Angus for their incredible recent food and fundraising drive!

A special shoutout to Robin, Aman, and Tori from Stacked for their hard work, energy, and dedication to helping us feed our neighbors. 🥞✨
We are also incredibly grateful to Justin and Stacey’s No Frills Angus for partnering on this drive. When local businesses team up with us like this, the impact on our community is absolutely amazing. 🛒🤝

The food and funds raised will go directly to supporting local families right here in our community. Thank you for standing with us in the fight against hunger.

09/26/2026

A huge thank you to the incredible Essa Fire Department and everyone in our community! 🚒❤️

The Essa Fire Department recently hosted a food drive to support the Essa Food Bank, and the results are incredible! Thanks to their hard work and the overwhelming generosity of local residents, the drive raised $1,250.00 and collected over 800 lbs of food.

A massive shout-out goes to our local firefighters for leading this effort, and to every single person who donated. This kindness ensures that neighbors in need will have access to essential food and resources.

Thank you to the Essa Fire Department and the amazing community for stepping up and making a real difference! 🙏💙

09/26/2026

Big news from our team at the Essa Food Bank!

We are so thankful to the Township of Essa for locking in this long-term partnership and providing us with an expanded, dedicated home.💙

This extra space means we can do more, reach further, and support our community with even greater dignity and care.

We are currently planning renovations to expand into this space and we'll be announcing an exciting fundraising campaign shortly to help us get there.
Keep your eyes on our page for the big announcement! 👀

Thank you to the Council, our amazing volunteers, and every single person who supports our mission. We couldn't do it without you! 🙏

The Township of Essa is proud to celebrate a new long-term partnership with the Essa Food Bank!

Essa Council is happy to celebrate the signing of a lease agreement that will provide the Food Bank with a dedicated and accessible location within a Township owned facility. This partnership is an investment in our community and will help ensure the Essa Food Bank can continue providing essential support to residents for years to come.

A heartfelt thank you to the incredible volunteers, donors, and supporters of the Essa Food Bank. Your compassion and dedication make a meaningful difference in the lives of so many in our community.

09/16/2026

The Township of Essa is proud to celebrate a new long-term partnership with the Essa Food Bank!

Essa Council is happy to celebrate the signing of a lease agreement that will provide the Food Bank with a dedicated and accessible location within a Township owned facility. This partnership is an investment in our community and will help ensure the Essa Food Bank can continue providing essential support to residents for years to come.

A heartfelt thank you to the incredible volunteers, donors, and supporters of the Essa Food Bank. Your compassion and dedication make a meaningful difference in the lives of so many in our community.

09/12/2026

Come visit us at the Angus Pop-up Market at the Essa Arena today. 😀
Feel free to bring a non-perishable item or pick up a brochure with information on how to donate!

Items of greatest need: Peanut butter, Hamburger Helper, Spaghetti, Pasta Sauce, Juice Boxes, Pudding Cups, Fruit Cups and Applesauce, Oatmeal, Granola Bars, Hygiene Products (bar soap, deodorant, toothpaste), any extra fresh vegetables or fruit from your garden 🪏.

07/02/2026

06/23/2026

Essa Food bank will be closed on Wednesday, 1 July 2026.

It will re-open on Friday, 3 July 2026.

04/25/2026

We are official!! Follow us on IG https://www.instagram.com/essafoodbank/ and stay tuned for our new website coming soon! https://essafoodbank.ca/