Providing food to those in need in St. Thomas & Elgin County since 1986. Charity # 823668587. The St. Eligibility is limited to individuals in St. Thank you.
Thomas Elgin Food Bank feeds approximately 20,000 individuals per year. Thomas or residents in Elgin County who do not have a Food Bank serving their area. If you are in need of food assistance, please text or call to register at 519-878-3663 to pre-order your food hamper (if needed, you are able to pickup a hamper every 21 days). Please provide identification for all members in the house hold as well as proof of Elgin County address and income documentation.
06/01/2026
Today our receivers brought in 2757 lbs of food.
Every donation to our loading dock campaign puts us that much closer to more efficient & safe receiving to better serve our community.
Thank you to all of our supporters.
05/30/2026
Thank You to the St. Thomas Legion, Lord Elgin Branch #41!
Not only have they supported our Loading Dock Campaign, “ 1 of 300 “ but they have also made an amazing $5,000 donation to our Summer Top Up Program.
As summer approaches, children in our community should be focused on making memories, playing with friends, and enjoying their break—not worrying about where their next meal will come from.
Our Summer Top Up Program helps bridge that gap by providing families with:
🍎 5 breakfast items
🥪 5 lunch items
🥕 Fresh produce
🍞 Bread and bakery items Each week for 9 weeks throughout the summer.
🍎If you would like to support our Summer Top Up Program, donations can be dropped off in person at:
📍 24 John Street (Back Entrance)
Or sent by e-transfer to:
📧 [email protected]
🍎Together, we can ensure no child spends their summer with a hungry tummy.
“ When households struggle to afford basic needs like housing, food, and transportation, the impacts reach far beyond the grocery store. In Elgin, St. Thomas, and Oxford, rising living costs are affecting how people eat, manage stress, and care for their health.
Nearly 1 in 6 households in our region experiences food insecurity. These pressures increase the risk of chronic disease, affect mental well‑being, and make healthy choices harder to access.”
05/28/2026
Thank you Old School Pizza Co. !
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MARK IT DOWN!!
Sunday June 7th! 11am - 3pm
$5 for a 9 inch pizza pepperoni or cheese pizza!
All proceeds go to the food bank! Limit of 300 Pizzas!! 🍕 🍕 🍕
Old School Pizza Co.
St. Thomas Elgin Food Bank - The Caring Cupboard
Also accepting donations for the food bank!
05/27/2026
Today our team has already carried 900 lbs of food into the building. Let’s sing it from the loading dock 🎶🎶🎶
Thank you John Milles Music for being a part of our loading dock campaign.
05/27/2026
It truly was a beautiful day today! We’ve been patiently awaiting this day for a few weeks and are happy to report that the next big step towards the loading dock is well underway!
Today we received more than 30,000lbs of concrete. These forms are creating the solid foundation for our loading dock. Big thanks to Erie Concrete Forming for tackling this task and to our trusted project manager, Bob Barclay, for overseeing the day start to finish!
We are in great hands with this team and it’s amazing to see our community come together!
We aren’t only building a loading loading dock, we are also building great relationships with friends and supportive partners along the way! We are grateful!
Next up: North excavating and North Custom Homes. It takes a village!
05/26/2026
Summertime is just around the corner and planning is well underway for our Summer Top Up Program, made possible by the generous suppot of community members and service clubs! Many thanks to the Shedden Oddfellows for their $1,000.00 contribution to keep our children fed during the summer months! ☀️🦋🌻
Presented by Doug Taylor on behalf of the Shedden Oddfellows to our Board Chair, Cassidy Lawrence.
05/23/2026
Thank you so much to Old School Pizza Co.
for the support ! Such a generous gesture to help us feed the need in our community 🍕
🍕 COMMUNITY PIZZA FUNDRAISER 🍕
Join Old School Pizza Co. in supporting the St. Thomas Elgin Food Bank!
📅 Sunday, June 7
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 9 Princess Ave, St. Thomas
🔥 9” Pepperoni Pizza – $5
🧀 9” Cheese Pizza – $5
❤️ 100% OF SALES WILL BE DONATED TO THE FOOD BANK
Only 200 pizzas available — first come, first served!
Let’s come together as a community and help local families in need.
📞 519-633-9393
🌐 www.oldschoolpizza.ca
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05/23/2026
Come out to the grand re-opening of Harvey’s and Swiss Chalet and enjoy some delicious burgers while supporting your local food bank.
Hustle & Heart 94.1 myFM will be here until 2 pm. Lots of great prizes !
05/22/2026
Our community’s children are proving that even the smallest acts of kindness can make a big impact. Their generosity, compassion, and willingness to help others are creating hope for local families in need.
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