Our Programs

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When people face hunger, they often struggle to meet other basic needs, such as housing, employment, and healthcare. That’s why GFB, founded by Spiritwind Christian Centre, is committed to more than providing food for people in need. GFB actively works to support those accessing our services by connecting them with both internal and external support programs that further meet their diverse needs and situations.

Food Support

We provide an assortment of fresh and non-perishable foods for households of all sizes

We Support Well-being

We don’t just help fill bellies; we help support the overall well-being of our clients.

Pre-packed and Fresh Items

Our clients can pick up their pre-packed food hampers and choose from an array of fresh items such as produce dairy, eggs and bread. This ‘modified shopping model’ allows clients the liberty to choose what works for their individual needs in their households and provides them with dignity in being able to choose.

Diabetes, Celiac, Kosher and Halal options

We are able to provide when in stock, specialty diet foods to support those with Diabetes, Celiac, Kosher and Halal options (when available).

Food Pick-up Locations

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Please check the food pick up location closest to where you live by clicking over the coloured block on the map. The pick up location for your area should pop up on the screen. Then, from the list below the map, double-check to make sure your postal code is on the list for that location. If it is not, the main hub Guelph Food Bank location at 100 Crimea Street serves ALL other postal codes in the city.

Also, If you identify as First Nations, Métis, or Inuit peoples, the Anishnabeg Outreach centre welcomes you from ANY postal code throughout the city.

Select Foodbank Location

Agency Distribution Program

Guelph Food Bank proudly supports other local member agencies through monthly food offers to help offset food related program costs.

Current Member Agencies include:

Community FEWD
CSA Food Bank
Helper Bees
Michael House
Onward Willow
Neighbourhood Group
Royal City Mission
Sanguen Health Centre
Thresholds Supports
Women in Crisis
Wyndham House Inc.

Food Collection


We have a network of amazing partners who help us keep our pantries stocked to provide enough food to share with our clients and their families. Daily deliveries and driver pick-ups at partner locations of non-perishable and perishable items are weighed, sorted and stocked by our warehouse manager and many volunteers who help keep this program running smoothly.      

We couldn’t do it without our great team of volunteers!


Find out how you can become a volunteer too. Any time you can spare, from an hour or two here and there to regularly scheduled hours, is much appreciated.

Fill out our volunteer form today!

Volunteer form

Work Placements

High school students completing a co-op program through their schools are welcome to do so with us. We offer flexible placement times in a safe, positive environment that fosters the growth and development of important life skills such as time management, teamwork, communication, and confidence.

To date we have welcomed students from:

Bishop Macdonell Catholic High School
Centennial Collegiate Vocational Institute
College Heights Secondary School
Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute
Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic High School
St. James Catholic High School

Post-secondary students looking to do placements in the charitable sector snd social work programs are welcome to apply with us. We work with numerous colleges and universities to ensure your time spent in placement is a rewarding one that will help you grow as an individual ready to embark on your personal journey into the work force.

To date we have welcomed students from:

University of Guelph
Conestoga College
Fanshawe College
Sheridan College
Humber College
Canadian Business College
University of New Brunswick

High school students seeking a co-op program through their schools and are welcome to do so with us. We offer flexible placement times in a safe, positive environment that fosters the growth is rewarding. We will help you grow as an individual ready to embark on your journey into the workforce.

High school students seeking a co-op program through their schools and are welcome to do so with us. We offer flexible placement times in a safe, positive environment that fosters the growth and development of important life skills such as time management, teamwork, communication, and confidence.

To date we have welcomed students from:

Bishop Macdonell Catholic High School
Centennial Collegiate Vocational Institute
College Heights Secondary School
Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute
John F. Ross Collegiate Vocational Institute
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic High School
St. James Catholic High School

Post-secondary students looking to do placements in the charitable sector snd social work programs are welcome to apply with us. We work with numerous colleges and universities to ensure your time spent in placement is a rewarding one that will help you grow as an individual ready to embark on your personal journey into the work force.

To date we have welcomed students from:

University of Guelph
Conestoga College
Fanshawe College
Sheridan College
Humber College
Canadian Business College
University of New Brunswick

Seasonal Programs

Our Adopt-A-Family Christmas program has been running for more than 25 years and has provided countless families and individuals with a traditional Christmas dinner and gifts for the whole family.

We tailor this program on an ongoing basis to the needs of our active clientele with the help of sponsors who share in our vision of providing a little extra support during what can be an extra difficult time for many, especially our single individuals – who quite often have little to no immediate family or support during the holiday season.

Adopt-A-Family

Our Adopt-A-Family Christmas program has been running for more than 25 years and has provided countless families and individuals with a traditional Christmas dinner and gifts for the whole family.

We tailor this program on an ongoing basis to the needs of our active clientele with the help of sponsors who share in our vision of providing a little extra support during what can be an extra difficult time for many, especially our single individuals – who quite often have little to no immediate family or support during the holiday season.

Gift Wrapping

Each year, the Guelph Food Bank operates a gift-wrapping booth inside Stone Road Mall to fundraise donations in exchange for volunteer done gift wrapping. We supply a variety of quality gift wrapping papers and supplies to assist you in getting your gifts ready to give during the very busy holiday hectic season.