Food, company and a little know-how.
Everything is free and open to anyone who needs it.
Community pantry
Shop our shelves like any grocery store — fresh produce, bread, dairy and staples. No referral needed.
Hot meals
A three-course dinner at one long table. Cooked by volunteers, often from rescued food.
Grow club
Families plant, tend and harvest together in the Lakeview schoolyard, and take the vegetables home.
Snack packs
Every Friday, 420 kids at three schools take home a bag of healthy weekend snacks.
What to expect
No forms at the door
Just come in. We only ask your first name.
Fresh first
Half of what we give out is fresh produce.
Dietary needs
Halal, vegetarian and allergy-friendly options every day.
Questions people ask
Do I need to prove I need help?
No. If you come, you need it. That is enough for us.
Can I bring my children?
Please do. Kids eat free at every meal, and there is a play corner.
Is the building accessible?
Yes: step-free entrance on Mercer Lane, accessible washroom, seating in the pantry queue.
Want to help run these?
Shifts from two hours a month.