St. Paul's on-the-Hill Community Food Bank

St. Paul's on-the-Hill Community Food Bank Our mission is to provide a nutritional supply of food in a welcoming and supportive environment to residents of the City of Pickering and Town of Ajax.

Established in 1990 as a temporary outreach program by some members of St. Paul's on-the-Hill Anglican Church, the food bank has outgrown several locations. Unfortunately, the need has not diminished over the years but the base has broadened. We now draw volunteers from across the local community. Over thirty individuals regularly donate their time and efforts to keep the food bank operating. We a

re also generously supported by many individuals, businesses and organizations. As we rely solely on donations, without the strong support of the community we could not continue to operate. The food bank is open to clients on Tuesday and Friday mornings from 10am - 12pm. (excluding statutory holidays)

TO OUR CLIENTS:
Please be sure to wear a mask upon entry of the food bank. Please bring your own shopping bag, as we do not have any on site. Thank you!

Over the past two weeks, we have been incredibly fortunate to receive three generous donations totaling $5,500 from the ...
06/12/2026

Over the past two weeks, we have been incredibly fortunate to receive three generous donations totaling $5,500 from the Knights of Columbus. These contributions will go a long way in helping us continue our mission of providing food and support to individuals and families in our community.

The Knights of Columbus are truly a remarkable group of men with big hearts, unwavering generosity, and a genuine passion for helping others. Their commitment to giving back makes a meaningful difference in the lives of so many people who rely on our services.

On behalf of everyone at the food bank, thank you for your continued partnership, kindness, and dedication to our community. We are deeply grateful for your support and proud to work alongside such an outstanding organization.

👏 Thank you, Knights of Columbus, for helping us make a difference—together!

🌟🦸‍♂️ Introducing Lunchbox Heroes – A New Program at St. Paul’s on-the-Hill Community Food Bank! 🦸‍♀️🌟We’re excited to l...
06/10/2026

🌟🦸‍♂️ Introducing Lunchbox Heroes – A New Program at St. Paul’s on-the-Hill Community Food Bank! 🦸‍♀️🌟

We’re excited to launch Lunchbox Heroes, a brand-new program designed to help children access nutritious food during times when school meal and snack programs are unavailable.

While the program will run throughout the summer, it is also intended to support families during other school breaks, including Christmas holidays, March Break and other extended school closures.

đź’š Become a Lunchbox Hero! đź’š

You can support this new initiative by:
✅ Packing and donating a complete lunchbox
✅ Donating items from our most-needed list
✅ Visiting one of our community collection events

Many children rely on school nutrition programs during the school year. When schools close for summer and holiday breaks, that important source of food can disappear. Together, we can help ensure local children continue to have access to healthy lunches and snacks when they need them most.

Every Lunchbox Heroes bag is a reminder that our community cares and that no child should have to worry about where their next meal is coming from.

đź“Ť Check out the poster for donation locations and collection dates.

This is more than a food program—it’s a community coming together to support our youngest neighbors all year long.

Because every child deserves a full lunchbox and a chance to thrive. 🍎🥪💚

It is our pleasure to invite you to our 3rd Annual Open House & BBQ at St. Paul’s on-the-Hill Community Food Bank!📅 Satu...
06/02/2026

It is our pleasure to invite you to our 3rd Annual Open House & BBQ at St. Paul’s on-the-Hill Community Food Bank!

đź“… Saturday, June 27
⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Join us for an afternoon of connection, community and a behind-the-scenes look at the work we do every day to support residents of the City of Pickering and Town of Ajax.

During your visit, you’ll have the opportunity to:

✔️Tour our facility and see recent enhancements
✔️Learn more about our programs and impact
✔️Meet our incredible volunteers and team members
✔️Discover ways you can get involved and make a difference

🌭 Enjoy a free BBQ, generously donated by our community partners!

If you’d like to contribute, we welcome donations of our most-needed food items - please visit our website for details.

We would love to see you there and share the impact we’re making together!

William’s Run is an incredible event organized by parents who turned unimaginable loss into meaningful advocacy. After l...
05/31/2026

William’s Run is an incredible event organized by parents who turned unimaginable loss into meaningful advocacy. After losing their son, William, to mental health illness, his family has dedicated themselves to raising awareness and supporting others through their grief.

William’s mom is one of our dedicated and compassionate food bank volunteers. Seeing how she and her family have transformed their pain into purpose is truly inspiring. Mental health affects so many people, yet far too many continue to suffer in silence. Events like this, and families like theirs, help shine a light on an issue that continues to carry far too much stigma.

It was wonderful to see so many people come together in support of William’s family and this important cause. It takes incredible courage and strength to share a story like this and advocate for change. In doing so, they are creating connection, fostering understanding and building a stronger sense of community.

If you or someone you know is struggling, please remember that you are not alone. There are people who care, resources available to help and hope even in the darkest moments. ❤️

**Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the Big Spring Food Drive!** ❤️A huge thank you to the Town of Ajax, ...
05/31/2026

**Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the Big Spring Food Drive!** ❤️

A huge thank you to the Town of Ajax, Ajax Fire Services, Sobeys, all of our dedicated volunteers, and every community member who donated and helped make this day such a success.

It was wonderful to join forces with for this important initiative as we work together to help feed our communities. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our supporters, a total of food donations were shared between both food banks, with 1,800 lbs of food delivered to St. Paul’s on the Hill Food Bank! 🙏🏼

Your kindness and support help ensure our shelves stay stocked and our neighbours have access to the food they need. We couldn’t do it without you. ❤️

ThankYou TogetherWeCanMakeADifference

Visit our booth at Duffins Creek Festival this Saturday, May 30 from 10am–3pm! 🎉There will be TONS of fun activities, en...
05/28/2026

Visit our booth at Duffins Creek Festival this Saturday, May 30 from 10am–3pm! 🎉

There will be TONS of fun activities, entertainment, and community spirit all day long — and we’ll be there collecting non-perishable food donations to help fill the food bank shelves for families in need. 🥫❤️

Every donation makes a difference and helps support our community. We hope to see you there!

We had an extra special visit this evening from Ajax Cub Scouts, Jacob and Travis, who organized a neighbourhood food dr...
05/26/2026

We had an extra special visit this evening from Ajax Cub Scouts, Jacob and Travis, who organized a neighbourhood food drive in support of the food bank!

Through their hard work, dedication, and community spirit, these amazing boys collected and delivered an incredible 254 lbs of food to help stock our shelves for families in need.

Way to go, Jacob and Travis! We are so grateful for your kindness, leadership, and support. Your efforts will make a real difference in our community! đź’š

Come visit us at Artfest today!!
05/24/2026

Come visit us at Artfest today!!

We’re excited to share that we will be a vendor at Artfest in Esplanade Park on May 23 & 24 from 11am–5pm! 🎨✨Stop by our...
05/21/2026

We’re excited to share that we will be a vendor at Artfest in Esplanade Park on May 23 & 24 from 11am–5pm! 🎨✨

Stop by our booth to say hello and help support the food bank by bringing a non-perishable food donation to help fill our shelves for families in need. Every donation, big or small, makes a difference and is greatly appreciated đź’š

We’re so grateful for the incredible support from our community and can’t wait to see everyone there!

We are incredibly grateful to for his generous $7,000 donation toward our food bank renovation project. His support fun...
05/18/2026

We are incredibly grateful to for his generous $7,000 donation toward our food bank renovation project. His support funded much-needed repairs and repainting of the floors, the purchase of a new refrigerator and protein shakes for our clients.

A heartfelt thank you as well to our amazing volunteers who dedicated countless hours to bringing this project to life. Your hard work, dedication and passion made such a meaningful difference.

We are truly blessed to be part of such an incredible and compassionate community. Thanks to the support of people like Garry and our volunteers, we are able to create a more welcoming, accessible and dignified space for those who rely on the food bank during difficult times. ❤️

Address

1535 Pickering Pkwy
Pickering, ON
L1V7E9

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 12pm
4pm - 6pm
Friday 10am - 12pm

Telephone

+19058399537

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