Welcome to our Community

  • Open Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
  • Open to everyone in need who lives in Welland
  • Hygiene and Food Products available

The Hygiene and Food Pantry began in February 2012 and continues the Christian tradition of providing much-needed food and hygiene products to those less fortunate.  It is open to everyone, regardless of religious faith or background, serving anyone in need who lives in Welland. 

The Food Pantry provides the basic essentials of food for individuals and families. The hygiene section is the only fully-stocked source of hygiene items in the City of Welland. All who come through our doors will find everything from laundry detergent, baby care items, soap, shampoo, feminine hygiene products, and other essentials.  Clients choose according to their needs, granting them dignity and self-respect.  

The Pantry is open every Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday from 9:30 am to 11:30 am, and is supported through the generosity of the parishioners of Holy Trinity and caring community members, including being run solely by volunteers. All donations go directly to assisting those in need.

The demand for both hygiene and food products has increased, as has the number of clients. We are seeing increasing numbers of seniors reaching out for assistance. Many families new to Canada, either immigrants or refugees, come through our doors for help, often with young children and grandparents.

-  Food Bank is open Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday (9:30am – 11:30am)

-  Once a month you will be able to shop from the shelves in the Food Bank. 

-  While we trive to have the shelves stocked, there may be times that normally stocked items will not be available. 

-  Only one person per family needs to be present

-  On each visit you will need to register and show ID at the Registration Desk for each

      family member and show proof of your Welland address. If you need assistance, or if

      you pick up for more than one family, we will need a letter signed by the recever of

      goods, giving detail and authorization.

-  Acceptable ID : Drivers License, Passport, Health Card

-  Examples of Welland address proof: Drivers License, Rent Receipt, Utility Bill, Pay Stub

-  The Food Bank is based on a “points system” according to family size.

-  No points will be given without proper ID. No Exceptions.

-  Please bring your own bag/container to carry your groceries.

Hygiene Items

  • Toothpaste  100ml
  • Toothbrushes
  • Shampoo  300 - 591 ml
  • Conditioner  300 - 591 ml
  • Bleach   1.89 litres
  • Toilet Paper - double rolls
  • Deodorant  50 - 113 mg
  • Body Wash   350 - 473 ml
  • Bar Soap (Dove, Olay, Irish Spring, Zest)
  • Shaving Cream  283 g
  • Razors

  • Liquid Dish Detergent  372 ml
  • Trash Bags   Black or White
  • Foil & Clear Food Wrap
  • Dryer Sheets
  • Liquid Cleaner  591 ml

  • VIM
  • SOS Pads
  • Comet Cleaner  480 g
  • Liquid Laundry Detergent
  • Baby Diapers (sz 1 - 6)
  • Femine Hygiene Pads (sz 1-5)
  • Bladder Pull-up Briefs (Women/Mens - Sizes Sm - XXX)

Food Items

  • Cereal
  • Dry Pasta
  • Pasta Sauce
  • Kraft Dinner

  • Canned Pasta
  • Ravioli/Alphagetti/Beefaroni
  • Canned Meats:  Tuna, Ham, Chicken, Turkey
  • Tins of Tuna
  • Holiday Luncheon Meat
  • Stove Top Dressing
  • Knorr Pasta Dishes
  • Ben's Rice Dishes

  • Beans:  Black, Red Kidney, Chickpeas, White Kidney, Romano, Mixed
  • Pork & Beans and Pork (no Beans)

  • Soup:  Tomato, Mushroom, Vegetable, Chicken Noodle
  • Hearty/Chunky Soups
  • Mr. Noodle Soups (Chicken & Beef)

  • Canned Vegetables:  Potatoes, Peas, Green/Yellow Beans, Kernal Corn
           Mixed Vegetables, Tomatoes
  • Canned Milk
  • Sugar & Whiteners
  • Coffee, Tea

  • Rice
  • Oatmeal
  • Pancake Mix
  • Food: Shelf-stable items (beans, tuna, soup, canned vegetables, jam, rice, pasta, cereal etc.)
  • Toiletries: personal hygiene (soap, shampoo, shaving cream, toilet paper, toothpaste, deodorant etc.), feminine hygiene products, diapers
  • Supplies: Laundry detergent, cling wrap, dryer sheets, trash bags

Other Welland Food Banks

Hope Centre
570 King St.
905-788-0744

Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri:
9:30 am - 11:30am and
12:30pm - 3 pm

Wed: 11:30am - 6:15pm

Open Arms
22 Fifth St.
905-788-3800

Tues & Thurs: 9:30am - 11:30am & 12:30pmm - 3:30pm

Wed & Fri: 9:30am - 11:30am

Salvation Army
Seaway Mall 800 Niagara St.
905-735-5700

Please call to make an appointment

St. Vincent de Paul
East side canal: 905-736-2621
West side canal: 289-501-8099

Please leave a message to book an appointment

St. David's Church
369 Thorold Rd.
905-734-4627

Mondays (excluding Holidays)

Sept-June: 1pm - 4pm
July & August: 1pm - 3pm