We will update this list of emergency food supports in May & November.
Last Revised: May 2024
*Free Little Pantries in Chatham – 24hrs/7days per week. Multiple Locations:
- Christ Church (beside bus depot)
- 35 Oxley Drive
- Corner of Victoria & Grand Ave
- BME Freedom Park (corner of Princess St & Wellington St E)
- 20 Sandys St
- 102 Taylor Ave. Runs
HOT MEALS AND SOUP KITCHENS
Sunday
Emmanuel Baptist Church – 100 McNaughton Ave W, Chatham – 519-351-2112 – served at 4pm on Sundays on the following dates: Sept 22, Oct 20, Nov 17 and Dec 8, 2024
Monday
Christ Church – 80 Wellington St West, Chatham, bagged lunches every Monday 11:30 am –12:15 pm (except holidays) 519-352-1640
Tuesday
Praise Fellowship – 166 Park Ave. E. Chatham 519-351-0066 11:00 am – 12:00 pm (take-out with a few outdoor tables available) PFC Closet (free clothing): every Tuesday 11:00 am until 12:00 pm – If people can’t make it during that time, they can call the office and setup an appointment.
Wednesday
Campbell AME – 104 King St. E. Chatham 519-358-1219 11:30 am- 12:30 pm
Interfaith Caring Kitchen – St Ursula Parish Hall – 205 Tweedsmuir Ave. Chatham
2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm. Dine-in, take out and drive-up meal service.
Thursday
St. Agnes Church – 52 Croydon St. Chatham 519-352-9483 11 – 12:30 pm (Closed for the week of Christmas and New Years)
Street Frenz – Gregory Alliance Church – bagged meal available – please contact NeighbourLink CK 519-352-5647. Delivery between 4:00 pm & 7:00 pm.
Friday
Spirt and Life Centre – 184 Wellington St. W. Chatham (Closed statutory holidays), bagged lunch 11:00-11:30, as well as a Pantry there 11:30-1:30. ID required. 519-352-0009. Summer 2024 dates closed for long weekends, June 28th, Aug 2nd, Aug 30th.
Saturday
First Presbyterian Church – 60 Fifth St. Chatham 519-352-2313 9:30 am – 11:00 am.
FOOD BANKS
Photo I.D. and proof of income/bills are required at all Food Banks
Monday
Salvation Army – Chatham, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (closed 12 – 1), 519-354-1430
Outreach for Hunger – Chatham, 11:00 am– 3:00 pm, 519-351-8381, Office Hours are 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Tuesday
Salvation Army, Chatham, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (closed from 12-1), 519-354-1430
Wednesday
Salvation Army – Chatham, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, (closed 12 – 1), 519-354-1430
Outreach for Hunger – Chatham, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm, 519-351-8381, Office Hours 8-4 pm
St. Paul’s-Victoria Avenue United Church Pantry – 85 William Street S, Chatham – 519-354-7540 – all welcomed no questions asked Wednesday mornings from 9:00 am – 10:30 enter at garden door.
Thursday
Salvation Army, Chatham – 9:00 am–4:00 pm (closed 12 – 1), 519-354-1430
Friday
Salvation Army – Chatham, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, (closed 12– 1), 519-354-1430
Outreach for Hunger – Chatham, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm 519-351-8381, Office Hours 8-4 pm
FOOD VOUCHERS
St. Paul’s Victoria Avenue United Church – hosted at St. Andrew’s United Church, 85 William Street S, Chatham – 519-354-7540 – Limited number available, Food Shopping Cards available Wednesday mornings from 9:00 am – 10:30 enter at garden door.
Blessed Sacrament 519-352-9483 Thursdays 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
St. Joseph/St. Ursula Conference 519-354-0091, Vouchers avail. Fridays 11:30–2:30 pm – available at 184 Wellington St W. Please bring current proof of residency and identity of everyone in the family.
Holy Trinity St Pauls Anglican Church – Vouchers available 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month. 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Free Help CK –provides meal delivered bag lunch Monday/Thursday 11:00 am –2:00 pm, please call Geri 519-990-5178 by Monday. Food hampers, personal hygiene products & nutritional supplements as needed. Food boxes last Wednesday of the month with non-perishable goods.
EMERGENCY SHELTERS
Chatham-Kent Temporary Shelter – Please call the number below for more information.
Intake Screening Hours are: 8am – 10pm daily
Phone: 519-351-1228 ext 2300
Email:
After 10pm, please contact the Homelessness Response Line at 519-354-6628
Hope Haven – 519-351-4010 – day time shelter, offering a hot meal, clothing, groceries and transportation to anyone experiencing homelessness, open 7 days a week from 10 am -2 pm.
Women’s Centre – 519-354-6360
Provides emergency shelter & 24hr crisis/help lines
CK Homeless Response Line – 519-354-6628
In Chatham-Kent we have a variety of community groups and organizations that work to provide resources and support to people who are homeless in our community
R.O.C.K (Reach Out Chatham-Kent) –Provides outreach every Tuesday and Saturday. Supports include meals, hygiene products, seasonal clothing and harm reduction support. Please contact 226-627-6163 or email .
FREE HELP CK – Provides meal delivery Tuesday and Thursday nights – contact them directly to make arrangements.
Office: 226-494-0159
Email:
NEIGHBOURLINK CK – NeighbourLink represents a network of churches in Chatham-Kent partnered together to provide practical help to those in need by linking them to supportive volunteers or existing services. For more information please visit NeighbourLink CK | Non-profit | Chatham, Ontario
Office: 519-352-5647