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Feeding Others of Dartmouth—Margaret's House

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F.O.O.D. is a registered charitable organization that provides a free home-cooked meal to adults in need. O. Box 45
Dartmouth, NS B2Y 3V2

Feeding Others of Dartmouth at Margaret’s House (F.O.O.D.) has been providing for Dartmouth residents for 30+ years and today serves approximately 3,400 meals each month. Our support comes in the form of donations made by corporate groups, local charities and individuals, Feed Nova Scotia, the Christian Relief & Development Coalition and the broader faith community. This generous assistance is the cornerstone of our efforts, as are the tireless volunteers who bring it all together each day. HOW TO GET INVOLVED

Easy and creative ways you can help us maintain this essential food program:
• Get involved through your church, with co-workers, friends, family or neighbours to help cook some meals
• If you love to bake or cook, drop off a meatloaf, casserole, soup or dessert
• Drop off items that appear on our Needs List on Facebook, Instagram or our website
• Donate surplus vegetables from your garden
• Bring in your leftovers from an office party or social function
• Make a financial donation (see below)

AFTER THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

For the foreseeable future, our operating hours have changed to accommodate a takeaway lunch only, provided to guests Monday-Friday from 11:30-12:30 pm. While we’re unable to accept donations of used clothing, household items or yogurt-type containers at this juncture, we are still pleased to receive donations of food, new clothing and new personal care items. You can drop off your donations sIX days a week within the following hours:
Monday-Thursday 9:00-11:00 am & 1:00-3:00 pm
Friday 9:00-11:00 am
Saturday 9:00-12:00 pm
For delivery requirements outside of these times, please call (902) 464-2919 or email: [email protected]

To make a financial donation, please visit www.margarets-house.ca. Under the Donate tab, you can contribute through Canada Helps. If you prefer to use the mail, our address is:
Feeding Others of Dartmouth-Margaret’s House
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10/29/2026

👩‍🔬🩷👩‍🎓 A reunion 60 years in the making — with a little extra to share!

Lorraine and Margaret delivered extra food and cutlery from their reunion of fellow graduates of the Victoria General Hospital nursing program. Nurses travelled from across the country for the three-day event in Halifax, and we’re thrilled that they thought of Margaret’s House for these welcome donations. They are pictured here with Coordinator Karen.

10/26/2026

🍲🥗🍞🍎🧁 What’s cooking, you ask? A whole lot of kindness! A big helping of thanks to our community of supporters for the meals and desserts they prepared for our guests and the fresh bread, fruit and garden veggies they donated this Fall. Your generosity is the special ingredient in every dish — and those we serve appreciate every bite!

10/19/2026

🥘⏰ Some things arrive like clockwork at Margaret’s House: the Feed Nova Scotia truck, Tuesday bread loaves from 24 Carrots Bakery, and Ann Brothers’ culinary creations.

She’s been cooking up at least two meals several times a week for our guests to enjoy. Variety is always on the menu, and every delivery comes with a little extra ~ a handwritten letter! We all look forward to her kind words and very careful ingredients list. It’s like a generous helping of thoughtfulness alongside every meal.

Ann, you have the recipe for making our staff, volunteers and guests smile in appreciation! Thank you 🩷

10/14/2026

Atlantic Wealth Management’s meal sponsorship reached its eleventh delicious instalment today, featuring The Canteen’s signature seafood chowder and homemade biscuits to warm our guests on this rainy day!

And here’s the feel-good twist: owners Renée and Doug donated the $1,000 contribution from AWM right back to us, hoping they can help with another Margaret’s House meal in the future. Talk about keeping the kindness cooking! These amazing folks are deeply committed to their downtown Dartmouth community and to giving back to their neighbours.

Full bowls, happy guests and community spirit by the spoonful! A huge thank you to Atlantic Wealth Management and The Canteen for this wonderful collaboration. 💙💙

10/12/2026

🦃 Much Thanksgiving goodness was served up today with festive takeaway meals for 80+ guests — and we couldn’t be more thankful!

A big helping of gratitude goes to the Christian Relief & Development Coalition, Feed Nova Scotia and the generous supporters who supplied the ingredients, along with our committed volunteers who spent days bringing this delicious feast together. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! 🧡❤️💛

10/07/2026

What a sweet milestone! Our amazing friend Melissa is celebrating the 3,000th dessert she’s baked for our guests since March. When asked what inspires her incredible generosity, she shared, “It genuinely brings me joy to add a small addition to all the good you all do.” Melissa, your delicious creations have brought so many smiles and made countless days brighter. Thank you for sharing your time, talent and joy with us! 🩷🩷

10/05/2026

🚙 Adventure guides Elizabeth and Simone travelled the wilds of Nova Scotia with Backroads Travel this summer. When their season ended, they left behind some treasures for us – first aid kits, zipper bags, paper plates, napkins, cups, and extra food and snacks.

We squired away water and thermal bottles Backroads provided last year, then combined them with others donated for distribution to our guests. Thanks for thinking of us and for sprinkling a little adventure and practicality our way! 🚙

10/01/2026

Mistakes happen, but sometimes they can be turned into help for those in need!

A tenant in volunteer Cynthia’s building received several unordered food deliveries from a national retailer. When the store declined the returns and the intended recipient couldn’t be located, the solution was simple: donate the potatoes, milk, juice, chips and pop to Margaret’s House. Thank you, Cynthia! 😍

09/28/2026

Talk about a big finish! This supersized cheque arrived courtesy of the Dartmouth Natal Day Road Races committee. Co-Chair David Thompson presented the contribution to Coordinator Karen – an amazing surprise from last month’s dash through the city. A huge high-five to every runner who helped make it happen. 👟💛🙏

09/24/2026

🌭🌭 It was an end-of-the-summer treat yesterday when the Kiwanis Club of Dartmouth arrived in the courtyard to host a hot dog barbeque for our guests!

Their talented grill team included Tim R., Tim O., Kevin, Betty, Art and Mike, accompanied by Coordinator Karen. A special mention goes to George from Chater Meat Market for kindly providing the all-beef and spicy hot dogs.

We thank the Kiwanis Club for generously sharing their time and energy to help our deserving guests feel welcomed and cared for. 🤩

Address

43 Wentworth Street
Dartmouth, NS
B2Y2T1

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 3pm
Tuesday	9am - 3pm
Wednesday	9am - 3pm
Thursday	9am - 3pm
Friday	9am - 1pm
Saturday	9am - 12:30pm

Telephone

+19024642919

Website

http://www.margarets-house.ca/

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