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Food for Life

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Food for Life

Fresh food recovery program serving our neighbours in need in Halton and Hamilton.

08/07/2026

Together we make an impact! 🤝💪

Thank you to our wonderful Corporate Champions from this week. Collectively, over 160 fresh produce packages were prepared, helping remove barriers to healthy eating for seniors. Way to go!

As part of BMO Days of Impact, a dedicated team of BMO employees rolled up their sleeves to help make fresh, nutritious food more accessible for our community.

Through our Collaborative Kitchen Program, delivered in partnership with Neighbour to Neighbour Centre, volunteers spent the day peeling, cutting, and packaging fresh produce that will be shared with seniors and neighbours across Hamilton.

Thank you, BMO Financial Group for investing your time and energy to make a meaningful difference in our community. Your support is helping ensure more neighbours have access to healthy food with dignity and care.

08/06/2026

Today we'd like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Paul Keery as he concludes six years of service as Chair of Food for Life's Board of Directors.

Paul stepped into the role at the start of the pandemic and has provided steady leadership and guidance as Food for Life continued to grow, evolve, and respond to increasing need in our community.

Thank you, Paul, for your commitment, for always showing up, and for believing in our mission. Your time, dedication, and support have helped shape Food for Life, and we are incredibly grateful for everything you've contributed over the past six years.

From all of us at Food for Life, thank you, and we wish you all the best in your next chapter.

07/29/2026

Food for Life Warehouse and Programs are closed for Monday, August 3rd.

The Mountainside Market and Community Programming will reopen Tuesday, August 4th.

07/28/2026

At Food for Life, every number tells a story of growing community, compassion, and impact.

This quarter, we welcomed more than 250 new households each week, expanded our reach with two new community food programs, and saw our volunteers contribute over 1,000 more hours than in the first quarter. These milestones reflect the growing need in our community—and the incredible generosity of those who make our work possible.

Together with our volunteers, food donors, and community partners, we're rescuing good food, reducing waste, and ensuring fresh, nutritious food reaches more neighbours than ever before.

Every pound of food rescued, every volunteer hour, and every new household served represents hope, dignity, and a stronger, more connected community.

Thank you for helping us grow our impact and ensuring that good food reaches the tables of those who need it most.
April-June 2026

07/27/2026

Sweet moments like these are only possible because of generous food donors.

A heartfelt thank you to our valued partner for donating fresh, Canadian-grown strawberries! Thanks to your generosity, these delicious berries will make their way to local families across Halton and Hamilton.

Donations like these are more important then ever... In June, Food for Life supported a record 5200+ households each week - a troubling indication that food insecurity continues to rise on our communities and a steadfast reminder of why rescuing food is so important.

Together, we're reducing food waste, increasing access to fresh, nutritious food, and ensuring more good food reaches the tables of those who need it most.

Thank you for helping us make every berry count!

07/24/2026

Together we make an impact! 🤝💪

Thank you to our wonderful Corporate Champions from this week. Collectively, over 4,920 pounds of food was packed and sorted, preparing us to send food out to 583 households. Way to go!

Cavendish Farms and Food for Life share a commitment to making the most of good food while strengthening the communities we serve. Through its focus on partnering with growers, supporting local communities, and advancing environmental sustainability, Cavendish Farms aligns closely with Food for Life's mission to rescue surplus food, reduce food waste, and ensure nutritious food reaches families experiencing food insecurity.

Aspen Pharmacare and Food for Life share a commitment to improving quality of life by ensuring people have access to the essentials they need to thrive. Aspen's focus on providing high-quality, affordable healthcare, acting as a responsible corporate citizen, and advancing sustainability aligns with Food for Life's mission to rescue surplus food, reduce food waste, and improve access to fresh, nutritious food for families across Halton and Hamilton.

Cavendish Farms 3495 lbs
Aspen Pharma 1425 lbs

07/23/2026

Summer should be a time for making memories - not impossible choices.

For too many families across Halton and Hamilton, the summer break means higher grocery bills, fewer meal supports, and the heartbreaking reality of parents skipping meals so their children don't have to.

Together, we can help take the stress out of summer.

Right now, every donation will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $15,000, thanks to a generous long-time Food for Life supporter. That means your gift will have 2x the impact, helping more than 4,600 households access fresh, nutritious food through our network of 94 community food programs.

Donate today and double your impact at www.FoodForLife.ca

07/22/2026

We were proud to join the Halton Pride Parade and celebrate a community where everyone belongs.

At Food for Life, we believe that everyone deserves access to fresh, nutritious food—and to feel welcomed, valued, and supported. It was an honour to walk alongside so many incredible individuals, families, organizations, and allies who came together to celebrate love, inclusion, and diversity.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello, share a smile, and celebrate with us. Together, we're building a stronger, more connected community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

07/17/2026

Thank you to the Government of Canada for the New Horizons for Seniors Grant we received to support this meaningful opportunity to connect with our Mountainside Market seniors.

We gathered to listen, learn, and better understand our neighbour's experiences at the Mountainside Market. The conversation focused on important topics such as social connection, accessibility, dignity, food preferences, communication, and scheduling.

The insights shared will help us identify meaningful, actionable changes to enhance the program and ensure it continues to meet the needs of the seniors we serve. We are grateful to everyone who took the time to share their voices and experiences.

07/16/2026

A huge thank you to Monaghan's Mushrooms for the generous donation of 8+ skids of mushrooms over the past few days! This incredible donation made its way to more than 4,500 homes across Halton and Hamilton, helping provide fresh, nutritious food to neighbours experiencing food insecurity.

Through our Mountainside and Tremaine Market alone last week, more than 570 families had the opportunity to bring home these high-quality mushrooms.

We are so grateful for partners who help us rescue good food and get it into the hands of our community. Together, we’re making sure fresh food reaches those who need it most.

Address

2258 Mountainside Drive
Burlington, ON
L7P1B7

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+19056351106

Website

http://www.foodforlife.ca/

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