Where to get food in our region
The following shows different locations to access food throughout our region.
If you notice information that is missing or that is incorrect, please email nutrition@nwhu.on.ca.
| Title | Community | Description | Category | Contact Information | Location: Street |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dryden Food Bank | Dryden | *Call ahead to get a food hamper. Open for calls Monday/Wednesday/Friday at 9:00am Pick-up Monday/Wednesday/Friday after 12:00pm | Food Bank | 807-223-3881 | 62 Queen St |
| Dryden Community Table | Dryden | Free dinner every Tuesday & Wednesday from 4:00-6:00pm Drop-in, open to all | Free/Low-Cost Food | 23 Van Horne Ave | |
| Go Getters Activity Centre | Dryden | $10 lunch Monday-Friday from 11:30am-12:30pm | Free/Low-Cost Food | 807-223-5937 | 84 St Charles St |
| Dryden Native Friendship Centre | Dryden | Bagged lunches Monday-Wednesday & Friday from 11:30-1:00pm Hot lunch on Thursdays from 11:30-1:00pm Offers other food access support and programs - contact for more details. | Free/Low-Cost Food | 1-888-838-3632 | 74 Queen St |
| Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) | Dryden | Snacks and drinks available Monday-Thursday from 9:00am-3:00pm Lunch program every 2nd Wednesday | Free/Low-Cost Food | 807-223-8841 | 52 Van Horne Ave |
| Adult & Teen Challenge | Dryden | Drop-in - coffee, tea & snacks available Monday/Thursday/Friday from 9:00am-5:00pm Tuesdays from 12:00-6:00pm, Wednesdays from 10:00am-4:00pm | Free/Low-Cost Food | 208-223-6957 | 34 King St |
| Meals on Wheels | Dryden | Meal delivery - call to confirm eligibility and sign-up for meals Monday-Friday between 4:00-5:00pm $6/meal - can accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies. Frozen meals available | Free/Low-Cost Food | 807-223-5278 | |
| Northwestern Ontario Metis Child & Family Services | Dryden | Food hampers (fresh produce, eggs, milk, bread, etc.) One hamper per household *Sign up for a hamper on their Facebook page | Free/Low-Cost Food | 807-223-5741 | 211 Princess St |
| Atikokan Community Food Bank | Atikokan | 1st & 3rd Monday/Thursday of each month from 1:00-2:30pm Can be accessed once per month per household Non-perishable food items and grocery store vouchers for perishable food | Food Bank | 208-597-6871 | 109 Main St W |
| Faith Lutheran Church Food Bank | Atikokan | 2nd & 4th Monday of each month from 1:00-2:00pm Drop-in - non-perishable food items | Food Bank | 208-597-4225 | 418 O'Brien St |
| Meals on Wheels | Atikokan | Meal delivery - call to confirm eligibility and sign-up for meals Monday-Friday for lunch and/or dinner $7/meal | Free/Low-Cost Food | 807-597-6001; 807-597-5516 | |
| Atikokan Native Friendship Centre | Atikokan | Offers various food access support and programs - contact for more details | Free/Low-Cost Food | 807-597-1213 | 307-309 Main St W |
| Northwestern Ontario Metis Child & Family Services | Atikokan | Food hampers (fresh produce, eggs, milk, bread, etc.) One hamper per household Sign up for hamper on their Facebook page | Free/Low-Cost Food | 807-597-6476 | 227 Marks St |
| United Native Friendship Centre | Fort Frances | Food bank: open Monday-Friday from 10am-3pm. Closed 12-1pm. Offers food access support for clients in their regular programming. *Call or visit for program eligibility. | Food Bank;#Free/Low-Cost Food | 807-274-8541 | 427 Mowat Ave |
| Salvation Army Food Bank | Fort Frances | *Must become a client to access food. Call ahead of time. Monday-Friday from 10am-4pm. | Food Bank | 807-291-0012 | 242 Scott St |
| Family Centre | Fort Frances | Food bank and hot meals everyday - soup, sandwiches, fruit, and beverages. Open Monday-Sunday. Summer Hours: 11am-3pm; Winter Hours: 9am-8pm. | Free/Low-Cost Food;#Food Bank | 807-274-9555 | 140 4th St W |
| Northwestern Ontario Metis Child and Family Services | Fort Frances | Food hampers (fresh produce, eggs, milk, bread, etc.). One hamper per household. Sign up for a hamper on their Facebook page. *Short-term funding. | Free/Low-Cost Food | 807-274-9717 | 815 Williams Ave |
| Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) | Fort Frances | Peer support drop-in - free lunch program from 11:30am-1pm or until food runs out. Every 2nd Wednesday. *Must do an intake with the Peer Support Workers to become eligible. | Free/Low-Cost Food | 807-274-2347 | 612 Portage Ave |
| Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre | Fort Frances | Maada'ookii - free food shelf, Indigenous/Metis priority. Monday-Friday from 8:30am-4:30pm. One visit per month. Healthy Living Food Boxes - monthly fruit and vegetable food box program. $25/month. Call GHAC for more details. | Free/Low-Cost Food | 807-274-3131 | 1460 Idylwild Dr |
| Sioux Lookout Food Bank | Sioux Lookout | Food hamper delivery within municipal boundary, including Alcona and Hudson. *Call or email siouxfoodbank@gmail.com for eligibility. | Food Bank | 807-738-6896 | |
| Nishnawbe-Gamik Friendship centre | Sioux Lookout | Free dinner every Thursday for culture night from 5-7pm. Occasionally offers other food access support and programs. Contact for more details. | Free/Low-Cost Food | 807-737-1903 | 52 King St |
| Meals on Wheels | Sioux Lookout | Meal delivery - Monday-Friday between 11:30am-12:30pm (lunch). $6.50/meal - can accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies. *Call to confirm eligibility and sign up. | Free/Low-Cost Food | 807-737-3142 | |
| Nahnahda-wee-ee-waywin Emergency Shelter | Sioux Lookout | Drop-in open 24/7 - offers free meals, priority for people staying overnight. | Free/Low-Cost Food | 807-737-4848 | 15 Fair St |
| Emo Food Bank | Emo | Open 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 1-3pm. | Food Bank | 807-482-2700 | 23 Colonization St |
| Rainy River Food Bank | Rainy River | Open the 3rd Monday of each month (Tuesday if it's a holiday) from 10am-12pm. | Food Bank | 807-488-5425 | |
| Red Lake Food Bank - Red Lake Indian Friendship Centre | Red Lake | *Walk-in to register as a client. Open every Wednesday from 9am-12pm. Pick-up time can be arranged if needed. | Food Bank | 807-727-2847 | |
| Meals on Wheels | Red Lake | Meal delivery to Red Lake, Balmertown, and Cochenour - Monday-Friday from 4pm. $6/meal (supper) - can accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies. *Call to confirm eligibility and sign-up | Free/Low-Cost Food | 807-727-0141 | |
| Red Lake Food Box | Red Lake | Discounted food from Food Fair. Open every 3rd Wednesday. $25/bag of food. Contact for more details. | Free/Low-Cost Food | 807-727-2847 | |
| Emergency Shelter | Red Lake | Free meals and snacks throughout the day - open to all. Breakfast - 6-8am; Lunch - 11:30am-1:30pm; Supper - 5-7pm. | Free/Low-Cost Food | 807-727-2430 | 220 Howey St |
| New Star Womens Shelter | Red Lake | All women are welcome - call to make an appointment with the Outreach worker. Free food items from fridge, freezer, and pantry. Open Tuesday from 3-5pm and Friday from 9am-12pm. | Free/Low-Cost Food | 807-727-2820 | 10 Birch St |
| Ear Falls Food Bank - Red Lake Indian Friendship Centre | Ear Falls | *Walk-in to register as a client. Open every Tuesday from 10am-3pm. Contact for more details. | Food Bank | 807-222-3446 | 31 Pine St |
| Whispering Pines Senior Activity Center | Ear Falls | *Walk-in to register as a client ($10 fee). Free coffee and toast Monday-Friday from 10am-12pm, free lunch every 3 months. Two annual free dinners (June/December). Occasionally offers other food programs. Contact for more details. | Free/Low-Cost Food | 807-222-3080 | 30 Spruce St |
| Salvation Army Food Bank | Kenora | *Call in advance to book a visit. Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 12:30-3:30pm by appointment. Can be accessed up to 2x/month. | Food Bank | 807-468-8452 | 104 Matheson St S |
| Humble Harvest Kenora | Kenora | Donated and rescued food. Open Wednesdays from 10am-3pm. Open to all - first come first serve. | Free/Low-Cost Food | 1301 Railway St | |
| Women's Place Kenora | Kenora | Takeaway Tuesdays - grocery items donated by Safeway. Call Tuesday mornings to reserve a bag. Occasionally offers other food-related programming - contact for more details. | Free/Low-Cost Food | 807-468-9095 | 530 Third St N |
| Knox Church Food Hampers | Kenora | Emergency food hampers. Call the church office Monday-Friday from 9am-12pm for more information. | Free/Low-Cost Food | 807-468-6923 | 116 Fifth Ave S |
| Minto EarlyON Centre | Kenora | Offers a variety of programming for children (0-6 years old) and their families. Contact for more details. Baking-in-a-bag - Wednesdays pick-up. Lunch drop-in Tuesday, Thursday & Fridays 12-1pm. | Free/Low-Cost Food | 807-468-3161 | 1181 Minto Ave |
| Northwestern Ontario Metis Child & Family Services | Kenora | Food hampers (fresh produce, eggs, milk, bread, etc.) One hamper per household *Sign up for a hamper on their Facebook page | Free/Low-Cost Food | 807-467-2542 | 1301 Railway St |
| Kenora Youth Wellness Hub | Kenora | Open to youth ages 12-25. Drop-in Monday-Friday from 12-6pm. Offer a variety of food-related activities and free meals. Contact for more details. | Free/Low-Cost Food | 807-467-8468 | 120 Main St S |
| Kenora Fellowship Center | Kenora | Daily drop-in from 7:30am-3:30pm. Coffee, water and tea served all day, and lunch is served several times a week. Supper served to people staying overnight in the emergency shelter. | Free/Low-Cost Food | 807-467-8205 | 208 Water St |
| Ne-Chee Friendship Centre | Kenora | Occasionally offers food-related programming and events. Contact for more details. | Free/Low-Cost Food | 807-468-5440 | 326 Second St N |
| Meals on Wheels | Kenora | Meal delivery - Monday-Friday $7.50/meal *Eligible to anyone 65+ who struggles to eat consistently or is unable to cook independently. Call to enroll. | Free/Low-Cost Food | 807-468-4562 | |
| Ignace Food Bank | Ignace | Every 2nd Thursday from 1-3pm. Offers Christmas Cheer food hampers in December. *Call to inquire about eligibility | Food Bank | 807-934-2290 | 1100 Main St |
| Meals on Wheels | Fort Frances;#Emo;#Rainy River | Meal delivery Monday-Friday at 12pm (noon). $8.50/meal (entrée, soup, and dessert). *Eligible to anyone 65+ who struggles to eat consistently or is unable to cook independently. Call to enroll. | Free/Low-Cost Food | 807-274-2244 |