St. Aloysius Food Pantry
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The St. Aloysius Food Pantry helps the less fortunate in our Parish neighbourhood.
Donations of non-perishable food items are greatly needed. Please consider donating canned goods, baby food, toiletries, and other non-perishable items to help those in need. Drop off your donations in the pink baskets found in our Church foyer, or bring your donations to our Parish office during business hours
In 2025, the Pantry will be open on the following Mondays between 7-8pmJanuary 13, 27
February 10, 24
March 10, 24,
April 14, 28
May 12, 26
June 9, 23
Closed July and August
Starting in September 2025, the Pantry will be open on the following Mondays with their new operating times: 6-7pm
September 8, 22
October 6, 27
November 10, 24
Dec. 8
Closed after December 8 until Jan. 12, 2026Enter through the 'Marian Entrance' door off the main parking lot.
If you are in need of an Emergency Hamper please call 519-893-8470 and leave a message. Each call will be reviewed.
Looking to receive a food hamper? Please see the important information below.PLEASE NOTE YOU CAN ONLY RECEIVE 1 FOOD HAMPER A MONTH – You must live within our church boundary
Please bring the following to each visit - very important:- Current photo ID - OHIP/Health Cards/Passport for each member of the household residing in that household.
- Current Proof of residency – Lease, a bill (phone/hydro/cable - without proof, services can be refused – no exceptions)
- Proof of assistance – OW, ODSP, Disability, Old Age Pension, OSAP
- Please bring your own Bags each time to take your groceries home.
Note: We do not do home deliveries.
We do not give out Food or Money vouchers.Please call 519-893-8470 and leave a message.
News about the St. Aloysius 2024 Christmas Hamper Program:
As we prepare for the celebration of Christmas, we are reminded of the less fortunate. St. Aloysius Parish has always responded in kind by sharing our blessings, joy, and the meaning of Christmas with those in need.
As the St. Aloysius Parish Food Pantry Christmas Program volunteers prepare to work in your service, they can only do so because of your generous donations to help those households which apply for aid. For our Christmas food hampers, they have found it is more beneficial to supply a gift certificate, so applicants can purchase their preferred food items for their Christmas celebration. The Pantry would appreciate monetary donations to assist them with purchasing gift cards. We will be having our Parish Outreach special collection on Sunday December 1 to assist the Food Pantry. Please give generously!
The Food Pantry Toy Program will continue this year, and all donations of new toys are welcome. The aim is for each child to receive a bundle of toys so they know they have not been forgotten, even though there may be financial challenges in the household.
If you would like to help, look for the ANGEL BOARD in our church foyer. Angels with a child’s age, gender and toy wish will be pinned to the board. Take an angel home and purchase a toy for your angel. All toys need to be returned to St. Aloysius Church by December 15th to allow for distribution to families. Please ensure toys are new and unwrapped and don’t forget to attach the ‘angel’ to your gift.
Thank you for your continued support!