Food Bank Reopening
Help Us Refill the Shelves
Main Street Project’s Food Bank & Essentials Market is reopening on May 28, and we need your help to restock our shelves before we welcome the community back.
As we prepare to welcome the community back, we are currently seeking non-perishable food and essential item donations to help restock our shelves. Suggested donations include canned goods, pasta, rice, cereal, peanut butter, baby formula, hygiene products, feminine hygiene products, and other pantry staples. You can also refer to our Amazon Wishlist as a guide for our most-needed items.
How to donate in person:
Drop-off location: 661 Main Street
Donation hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Arrival instructions: Please buzz at the Main Entrance, and a staff member will assist you with your donation.
Prefer another way to help? You can also make a financial donation to help us purchase urgently needed food and essentials.
Questions about donations? Reach out to donations@mainstreetproject.ca.
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