Good Food. Dignity. Community.

When life takes an unexpected turn, you’re not alone.


At the Centre Wellington Food Bank, you’ll find good food, caring people, and support that meets you where you are — with respect and compassion.

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Ways to Help
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Need food support?

You’re welcome here.

Our friendly team can connect you with groceries, meals, and local resources to make things a bit easier right now.

Client Appointment &

Shopping Hours:

Tuesday & Thursday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Wednesday: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm

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“I’ve always been made to feel welcome and never judged. That alone makes such a difference. Asking for help isn’t easy for me — I’ve always prided myself on being independent — but you make it easier. You’re wonderful. Thank you for being there.”

📞 Call 519-787-1401

✉️ Email info@cwfoodbank.org

Feel free to call or email with any questions — we’re here to help.

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Our Mission

Providing food to all in need

with compassion, care and dignity since 1984.

Food bank with groceries, bread, and baked goods on tables, refrigerators behind, shoe shelf, and holiday decorations

Every month, hundreds of local families count on the CW Food Bank for healthy food and friendly support.

Beyond food, we offer a welcoming space where everyone is treated with dignity and care.

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News and Events

share the care
2025 holiday season

This holiday season, you can help bring joy and dignity to children and families right here in Centre Wellington. Through the Centre Wellington Food Bank’s Share the Care Annual Holiday Initiative, our community comes together to make the holidays special for kids who might otherwise go without.

Support now

“I’m so grateful the food bank helps me make sure my kids have enough to eat and can take a normal lunch to school. They don’t know we use the food bank — and that means the world to me.”

Groceries on a table at a food bank or community kitchen, including bread, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and packaged food items, with a whiteboard in the background listing kitchen needs and desires.

Service Canada clinic

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Date:

Get help with:

  • Canada Pension Plan (CPP)

  • Old Age Security (OAS)

  • Guaranteed Income Sup (GIS)

  • Canadian Dental Plan

  • Social Insurance Number (SIN)

  • Canada Revenue Agency/ Tax

  • Employment Insurance (EI)

  • Person with Disabilities

Questions? Email us
Group of people working together in a kitchen, preparing food with large bowls and ingredients, surrounded by shelves and boxes.

Community Event

Date:

Get help with:

  • Canada Pension Plan (CPP)

  • Old Age Security (OAS)

  • Guaranteed Income Sup (GIS)

  • Canadian Dental Plan

  • Social Insurance Number (SIN)

  • Canada Revenue Agency/ Tax

  • Employment Insurance (EI)

  • Person with Disabilities

Questions? Email us
Two men standing in front of a red food bank van filled with boxes of donated goods on a city street.

Outreach event

Date:

Get help with:

  • Canada Pension Plan (CPP)

  • Old Age Security (OAS)

  • Guaranteed Income Sup (GIS)

  • Canadian Dental Plan

  • Social Insurance Number (SIN)

  • Canada Revenue Agency/ Tax

  • Employment Insurance (EI)

  • Person with Disabilities

Questions? Email us

Most needed items

To help us best serve our community, we warmly encourage you to consider donating items from our list of Most Needed Items. Your thoughtful support makes a big difference!

Download shopping list
  • Pasta Sauce Chunky Soup (Habitant)

  • Pasta Side Dishes

  • Canned Vegetables

  • Canned Tomatoes

  • Baked Beans

  • Canned Fruit

  • Cold Cereal

  • Peanut Butter

  • Juice

  • Jam

  • Canned Salmon

  • Canned Pasta (beefaroni, etc.)

  • Instant Coffee

  • Personal Hygiene Items (toothbrush, toothpaste, feminine hygiene products, shampoo, etc.)

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