Alliston Food Bank
Site: Alliston
Record #:
ALL1218
Last Full Update:
13 Jan 2025
Contacts
| Office Phone | 705-435-3255 |
| info@allistonfoodbank.com | |
| Website | www.allistonfoodbank.com |
| Social Media |  Facebook,  Instagram |
| Primary Contact | Jaime Karsch, Executive Director; Email: jaime@allistonfoodbank.com |
| Alternate Contact | Dave Bradbury, President; Email: dave@allistonfoodbank.com |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Anne Emptage, Volunteer Coordinator |
| Hours | Client Shopping Hours: Wed 1 pm-5 pm; Thu 1 pm-4 pm & 5 pm-7 pm Donation Hours: Tue 9 am-12 noon; Wed 9 am-5 pm; Thu 9 am-7 pm |
Description and Service
| Former Name | Good Shepherd Food Bank (3/2022) |
| Description (Service) | 'Shopping Model'. You get to decide which foods you take home, that best suits your individual and families needs and dietary requirements. At the Alliston Food Bank everyone is welcome! We do not require proof of income, the only requirement to use our food bank is that you reside in our catchment area.
Please note, our last client will be served 15 minutes prior to closing. |
| Eligibility | Individuals in need of food assistance that live within the Alliston Food Bank boundaries:
North: Country Road 21/ Murphy Road and County Road 12 between Lisle & Randwick
East: Highway 27
South: 10th Line
West: Airport Road
If you are unsure if you're within our boundaries, please call us directly for assistance 705-435-3255.
OR View Boundary Map Here |
| Application | New Client Registration: You can register during our shopping hours on either Wednesdays between 1-5pm, Thursday between 1-4pm or 5-7pm. Please arrive 30 minutes before closing allowing enough time for you to register and shop. What To Bring: Please bring photo identification showing proof of address for yourself and all members of your household. A photo of your spouse's identification and health cards for children is fine. Please bring income stubs (employment, ODSP, OW, EI, CPP, etc.,). Please note, income is only asked for statistical purposes and does not determine if you are eligible to use the food bank. |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Volunteer Description | Serving on the board of directors, fundraising, and soliciting food donations, driving for food pickup (before 10am), stocking shelves, cleaning up, and serving clients. |
Location Information
| Areas Served | Adjala-Tosorontio ; Alliston ; Baxter ; Cookstown |
| Description (Site) | Cross street: Wellington St W and Paris St |
| Located In Community | New Tecumseth |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Wellington St W and Paris St |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 28 Alliston, ON Canada L9R 1T9 |
| Physical Access | Wheelchair accessible If you require accessible parking and have a permit, please call the food bank before arriving. |
Record Details
| Elections | Apr |