Emergency Food Resources
We all go through times where things seem out of reach. Here at Oshki-Wenjack, we want to make sure that no one is without food. It is important that all of our students come to campus knowing that there are staff here that can help guide you with struggles that you may be experiencing, with no judgement and with confidential support.
Objectives:
- To ensure students have food in their cupboards
- Protect and maintain student confidentiality and privacy
- Address hunger as a health and wellness issue
- Accommodate different dietary and cultural needs (where possible)
Resources:
Food Banks |
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| Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre 401 Cumberland St N. (807)-345-5840 https://tbifc.ca |
Food bank for individuals in the community. Every 3rd Tues of each month by appointment. Free |
| Thunder Bay Food Bank 129 Miles St. E. (807) 626-9231 https://www.thunderbayfoodbank.com/ |
Limit of 1 food hamper every 2 weeks to registered people in need of food assistance. Every 2nd Fri 9 am-11 am (May 13, 27, etc.). Call 211 to register. Free |
| Our Kids Count of Thunder Bay 704 McKenzie St & 288 Windsor St, Unit 16 (807) 523-0292 https://www.ourkidscount.ca/ |
Emergency Food Cupboards open at their McKenzie & Windsor sites every Thurs 1–4pm. Limit 1/month for families with young children (2 days’ worth of food for whole family). Free |
| Redwood Park Food Bank 532 N Edward St (807) 577-3463 http://www.redwoodpark.ca |
Limit of 1 food hamper every 2 weeks to registered people in need of food assistance. Every 2nd Thurs 12:30 pm-2:30 pm (Apr 14, 18, etc.) Call 211 to register. Free |
| Society of St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank 1019 Brown St (807) 629-7404 |
Limit of 1 food hamper every 2 weeks to registered people in need of food assistance. Every 2nd Fri 9am-10:30am (Apr 8, 22, etc.) Call 211 to register. Free |
| St. Thomas Anglican Church 1400 Edward St S. (807) 623-3608 ext 2 https://www.stthomastbay.ca/copy-of-about-us-4 |
Limit of 1 food hamper every 2 weeks to registered people in need of food assistance. Clothing, toys, housewares and pet supplies also provided. Every 2nd Fri 10am-11:30am (Apr 8, 22, etc.). Call 211 to register. Free |
| The Gathering Place 239 Amelia St W. (807) 623-8184 https://thegatheringplacetbay.ca/ |
Limit of 1 food hamper every 2 weeks to registered people in need of food assistance. Every Second Tues 11am-2pm (May 3, 7; etc.). Call 211 to register. Free Clothing and Household items available on alternate Tues between 10am-1pm. Free |
| Gathering Table 228 Pearl St. (807) 345-6898 http://gatheringtable.ca/ |
Non-perishable food and small supply of toiletries (e.g. toothbrushes, shampoo) for those in need. Documentation or personal identification not required. 2nd and 4th Sun each month 11:30am-12:30pm. Free |
| Bethlehem Christian Reformed Church 75 Walkover St. Fred (807) 630-5742 Jennifer (807) 629-8289 Linda (807) 631-5110 |
Limit of 1 food hamper every 2 weeks to registered people in need of food assistance. Call 211 to register. Every 2nd Wed 10am-12pm (Apr 13, 27; etc.). Free |
| Salvation Army Food Bank 545 Cumberland St N. (807) 345-7300 |
Limit of 1 food hamper every 2 weeks to registered people in need of food assistance. Every Thurs 11am-2pm. Call 211 to register. Free |
| Current River Churches Food Cupboard 361 Hodder Ave, Unit C. (807) 344-3391 |
Limit of 1 food hamper every 2 weeks to registered people in need of food assistance. Call 211 to register. Every 2nd Sat 8:30am-11:30am (May 14, 28, etc.). Free |
| Rural Cupboard Food Bank 19 Holland Rd W. (807) 285-0836 http://theruralcupboardfoodbank.com |
Non-perishable goods for low-income families and individuals residing in rural areas west, north and south of Thunder Bay. 3rd Wed of the month (Jan-Nov 9am-11am); 2nd Wed of the month (Dec 9am-11am). Free |
Free/Low Cost Meals |
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| Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre 401 Cumberland St N. (807) 345-5840 https://tbifc.ca/program/wiisinadaa-lets-eat/ |
Life Skills programs (e.g. cooking, meal planning); Land based activities (e.g. berry picking, harvesting); Access to food hampers and grocery supports. Free |
| Shelter House 420 George St. (807) 623-8182 https://www.shelterhouse.on.ca |
Soup Kitchen: Daily 1:30pm-2:30pm, 7pm-8pm. FreePastries/Sandwiches: 24-hour access at the door. Free |
| Grace Place 235 Simpson St. (807) 473-3538 https://graceplacethunderbay.com/ |
Free clothing, small household goods, coffee, tea, homemade meals. Sep–June (Mon-Wed 1pm-4pm), Jul–Aug (Wed 1pm-4pm). |
| Dew Drop Inn 292 Red River Road (807) 346-0809 – Office https://www.dewdropinnthunderbay.ca |
Daily bagged lunch available from 9am-3:30pm daily; Daily take-home hot meal provided from 12:30pm-3:30pm. Free |
| Urban Abbey 308 Red River Rd. (807) 768-8923 http://www.urbanabbey.ca/ |
Daily lunch Mon – Fri, Sun 12:30pm. Dinner Mon-Fri 5:30 pm, Sat 5 pm. Free |
| Salvation Army Soup Van 807-345-7319 https://www.satbcars.com |
Mobile food program, serving hot, nutritious meals year round. FreeNorthward (Wilson Park) 7pm Southward (Minnesota Park) 6pm |
| Refreshing Waters Community Church 361 Hodder Ave, Unit C. (807) 344-3391 |
Community soup kitchen: soup, sandwiches, desserts, and beverages. Tue 8:30am-11am. Free |
