Food Banks in the North Bay and Parry Sound District Communities

What is a food bank?

A food bank is a broad term for an organization that acquires, stores, and distributes food to hungry individuals and families in their community. Food banks receive support from both public and private initiatives, such as local food drives, umbrella organizations, local farms and agricultural programs, food and produce manufacturers and other types of distributors.

 

What can I expect when visiting a food bank?

Our member food banks vary in size and are often housed in community centres, local churches, and large warehouses. The staff and volunteers are committed to providing the best possible service and care to their clients. This devoted team of individuals are responsible for acquiring, stocking, and distributing food to clients in their local communities. When receiving items at the Food Bank, you will get a supply of food that will last about 3-5 days. Things such as bread and canned goods are items we offer. Men’s and women’s hygiene products are also available depnding on our donated stock. We have many products in store that change on a regular basis, depending on the current donations given.

 

Do I need to bring anything to the food bank?

When you visit a food bank in your area for the first time you will need to bring:

• Photo identification

• Proof of address

• Proof of monthly income and expenditures

 

Who can use the food bank?

The only requirement to use a food bank is need. When visiting one of our member food banks f-or the first time, you will be assessed as to how the food bank, agency or program can properly address your needs. This will ensure that you and your family receive the best support possible. Clients may visit the food bank for service once every 30 days.

 

(North Bay Food Bank, 2015)

 

 Food Banks:

 

Garden Village – Nipissing First Nation Food Bank

Phone: 705-753-6972

Contact: Wendy Lariviere

Location: 316 Ted Commanda Drive

Garden Village, ON P2B 3K2

• Open Mondays, 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM; Fridays, 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM.

• They have a clothing section for clients.

• Eligibility: All Nipissing First Nation Residents.

• Must provide identification for each member of family and proof of address.

 

Mattawa-Mattawa Food Bank

Phone: 705-744-6706

Contact: Lise Reed

Location: 450 Hurdman Street

Mattawa, ON P0H 1V0

• Collaboration by Mattawa churches.

• Open every second Wednesday 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

• Available for access two times per month.

• Access restricted based on financial information provided.

• Pick up only (delivery available in extreme circumstances).

 

North Bay – Catholic Charities Food Bank

Phone: 705-472-3970

Location: 480 McIntyre Street West

North Bay, ON P1B 2Z4

• Open Tuesdays, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

• Recommended limit of one visit per month.

 

North Bay – Corpus Christi Church Food Bank

Phone: 705-472-2127

Location: 1781 Cassells Street

North Bay, ON P1B 4C6

• Phone requests only, on Fridays, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

• Food delivered on Tuesdays to individuals living east of O’Brien Street.

• Limit of one delivery per month.

 

North Bay – St. Peters Roman Catholic Church Food Bank

Phone: 705-472-1817

Location: 299 Airport Road

North Bay, ON P1B 8W7

• Open Tuesdays, 9:00 AM.

• Limit of one visit per month.

• For phone requests; first 8 callers only (no messages).

• May be able to deliver if needed.

• Area of service is north of High Street and west of O’Brien Street.

 

North Bay – St. Andrew’s United Church Food Bank

Phone: 705-472-7680

Location: 399 Cassells Street

North Bay, ON, P1B 3Z4

• Open Thursdays, 8:30 AM to 10:30 PM.

• Every 2 weeks, can choose 5 items.

• Closed in July and August.

 

North Bay – St. Brice’s Anglican Church Food Bank

Phone: 705-474-4005

Location: 1225 Cassells Street

North Bay, ON P1B 4B8

• Open Thursdays, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

 

North Bay – St. Vincent de Paul Society Food Bags

Phone: 705-497-9784

Location: 280 Fifth Avenue East

North Bay, ON P1B 8Z5

• Open Thursdays, 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM.

• Limit of one visit every 2 months.

• Closed in July and August

 

North Bay – Student Food Bank Nipissing University and Canadore College

Phone: 705-474-7600, ext. 5547

Location: Student Union Office

100 College Drive

North Bay, ON P1B 8K9

• Open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

• Limit of 2 grocery bags per visit.

 

Sturgeon Falls – West Nipissing Food Bank

Phone: 705-753-0314

Location: 45 John Street

Sturgeon Falls, ON P2B 1Y2

• Basement of Our Lady of Sorrows Church.

• Open third Wednesday of each month, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (except December, second Wednesday of December).

• Emergency arrangements can be made.

 

Sundridge Food Bank

Phone: 705-384-1632

Location: Almaguin Highlands Community Living

Unit #78 – Hwy. 11 South

Sundridge, ON P0A 1Z0

• Call Monday to Friday to arrange to meet with coordinator at food bank.

• Services Sundridge, Joly and Strong Districts.

• Limit of one visit per month.

 

Callander and Area Food Bank

Phone: 705-752-4819

Location: 78 Lansdowne St

Callander, ON P0H 1H0

• Open Tuesdays from 3-6.

 

North Bay - North Bay Food Bank

Phone: (705) 495-3290

Location: 1016 Fisher St.

North Bay, ON P1B 2G1

• Open Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM

• Recommended limit of one visit per month; point system

 

North Bay - Infant Food Cupboard of Nipissing

Phone: (705) 474-8910, ext. 65

Location: Ontario Early Years Centre

171 Chippewa Street West

North Bay, ON P1B 6G3

• Call before noon Tuesday to Inquire

• Program runs 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM

• Formula, diapers and baby food provided to identified families

• Limit of once per month for up to 3 months

 

North Bay - Lutheran Church of the Redeemer Food Bank

Phone: (705) 472-9169

Location: 2nd Avenue East and Ferguson

North Bay, ON P1B 1X8

• Open Tuesdays, 9:30 AM

 

North Bay - Salvation Army Food Bank

Phone: (705) 474-7859

Location: 134 McIntyre Street West

North Bay, ON P1B 1C4

• Open Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM; Fridays, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

• Recommended limit of one visit every other month for food

 

North Bay - St. John's Anglican Church Food Bank

Phone: (705) 472-6070

Location: 301 Main Street East

North Bay, ON P1B 1B3

• Open Wednesdays, 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

• Every week; can choose 5 items

• Closed in August

 

North Bay - Trinity United Church Food Bank

Phone: (705) 474-3310

Location: 111 McIntyre Street East

North Bay, ON P1B 1C5

• Open Mondays, 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM

• Limit of one visit per month

• Closed in August

 

Parry Sound - Harvest Share Community Food Bank

Phone: (705) 774-9111

Location: 22A Miller Street

Parry Sound, ON P2A 2L2

• Open Tuesdays, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

 

Parry Sound Salvation Army

Rainbow Country Church Emergency Food Bank

Phone: (705) 746-5391

Location: 61 Gibson Street

Parry Sound, ON P2A1X2

• Open Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM

• Entrance is beside office door

• Limit of one visit per month; by appointment

 

Powassan Food Bank

Phone: (705) 724-5693

Location: 70 King Street

Powassan, ON P0H1Z0

• Next to the Legion, Second Chance Clothing Store

• Open Thursdays, 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM

• Intake process; point system

 

South River Food Bank - Good Happenings

Phone: (705) 386-2615

Location: Behind Town Hall on Hunter Street

South River, ON P0A 1X0

• Beside Radio Shack

• Open Thursdays, 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM

 

North Bay - The Gathering Place Soup Kitchen

Phone: (705) 474-7687

Location: 392 Algonquin Ave.

North Bay, Ontario P1B 4W3

• Lunch is served Monday to Friday 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM

 

North Bay - West Ferris Community Brunch

Phone: (705) 472-1806

Location: Emmanuel United Church

395 Lakeshore Drive

North Bay, ON P1A 2C5

• Open every fourth Saturday 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM

 

Phone: (705) 472 - 6070

Location: St. John's Anglican Church

301 Main Street East

• Open every second Saturday 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM

 

Parry Sound - Harvest Share Community Food Bank

Phone: (705) 774-9111

Location: St. James United Church

7 Mary Street

Parry Sound, ON P2A 1B4

• A hot lunch is served by volunteers

• Open Mondays at 12:00 PM; Wednesdays at 4:00 PM

 

Parry Sound - St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church

Phone: (705) 746-9612

Location: 58 Seguin Street

Parry Sound, ON P2A 1B6

• Open the third of Tuesday of every month from October to May at 5:30 PM

 

Soup Kitchens and Meal Programs:

• Like food banks, soup kitchens and meal programs are considered emergency food programs.

• Community volunteers provide meals free of charge or at very low cost to people in need.

• Organized in various ways, soup kitchens can offer one or multiple meals a day depending on available capacity and donations.

• Soup Kitchens and meal programs provide a valuable community service that contributes to community food security, but they do not ensure a long term sustainable food system.

 

North Bay – Salvation Army – Gospel Fellowship Café

Phone: 705-474-7859

Location: 134 McIntyre St. East

North Bay, ON P1B 1C4

• Dinner is served Sundays at 6:00 PM.