Program #1

EMERGENCY FOOD HAMPERS

What you need to know?

What is an SOS Hampers?

519 Community Collective EMERGENCY Hamper Request Form is for folks in emergency need of a 1-2 day food supply. 

Areas We Cover

We only serve Kitchener, Waterloo & Cambridge. We encourage you to explore and utilize other options first, and our team at 519 Community Collective will do our best to fill the gaps, where possible. 

Limit

Please be advised that at this time, we need to limit hamper deliveries to ONE per month, per address, as we need to stretch our supply as far as we can. 

Our hampers are intended for families, singles, seniors who are in an emergency situation. They are to be used when access to food is limited, and you are without any other resources. This is not a monthly grocery service, and should not be used as such. ONLY in absolute emergency situations should this program be used!

Thank you for understanding!

**Note: Hampers can only be accessed 6 times per year max!

Your hamper MAY include the following 1-2 day supply:

– Pasta
– Rice
– Cereal
– Oatmeal
– Kraft Dinner
– Canned meat
– Soup
– Beans
– Sauces
– Canned fruits/veggies
– Crackers
– Fresh Bread
– Diapers / wipes ( when requested, if we have your size we will send. )
– Seasonal produce when available

Restrictions

** We can not provide meat/dairy at this time due to public health regulations
** We do not provide formula
** Our hampers are often pre-made, therefore we can not take special requests at this time.
** Please let us know about any allergies on the provided form link.

Additional Food Resource Options

Please check out these great local supports! Plan ahead if you plan to be in need again next month. Your family is cared for! We all want to help!

You may want to call the program to confirm the hours and services offered.

For more information about specific food programs in your neighbourhood:

• Call the Food Bank of Waterloo Region at 519-743-5576

• Call the Cambridge Self-Help Food Bank at 519-622-6550