You can make a difference!

WE ARE A NON-PROFIT FOCUSED ON KIDS FIRST
please note we do not accept food donations

Food4Kids Hamilton is a non-profit organization that provides healthy food for kids with limited or no access to food on weekends or during the summer months. We are funded through donations , fundraisers or one-time grants and rely on volunteers to operate.

There are thousands of children in Hamilton struggling through each weekend without food. While hunger exists around the world, it is our hope to address hunger in our home community.

LEARN ABOUT OUR MISSION

THIS IS HOW WE ARE FEEDING OUR FUTURE

We are so grateful to all of our volunteers and donors who choose Food4Kids Hamilton as their charity of choice. This would not be possible without you.

Donate

NOW

LEARN MORE

Volunteer

time

LEARN MORE

Become a Corporate

sponsor

LEARN MORE

As we wrap up another incredible school year and step into our Summer Program, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to you—our community. Your support and shared purpose mean the world to us—we truly couldn’t do this without you.

With heartfelt gratitude,
Shannon, Nancy & Cathy 💖

#localcharity
#schoolyearwrapup
#gratefulheart
#summerprogram
#ourteam

Hamilton, we’re beyond grateful!

Thanks to your amazing support, $201,306.86 was raised through the Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign for our program!

Huge thanks to the incredible Tim Hortons owners, teams, volunteers, and every single cookie buyer — your kindness and community spirit made this possible.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you!! You’ve made a real difference 🩷

#timhortons #timhortonssmilecookie #hamiltonontario

📷 @rfbsportphotography

Every Tuesday, our warehouse comes alive thanks to this incredible crew from St. Jean de Brébeuf Catholic Secondary School! Their energy, dedication, and work ethic are nothing short of inspiring. These talented young leaders show up ready to make a difference—and they do, every single week. We’re beyond grateful to have them as part of our team.

@sjbtvnews @hwcdsb
#communitywork #thebestteam #schoolteam #hwcdsb #studentsinaction

☀️ It’s June, and that means summer is almost here! We’re getting ready for our Summer Program—every student enrolled will get the support they need while schools are on break. Let’s make it a summer of growth and success!

#summerishere☀️#schoolbreak #feedingstudents #summerprograms

Each week, 50 awesome volunteers help bring our program to life—they’re the magic behind the mission!

#feedingkids #hamiltonontario #volunteersmakeadifference

Kicked off the day bright and early with this amazing crew! Huge thanks to the local Fresh Co owners for joining us—such a great time connecting! @freshcogrocery

#givingback #feedingkids #communityconnection

Whether we’re part of a student’s journey for a season or for the long haul, we’re here for as long as they need us. And when students leave our program, it’s often because things have gotten better — and that’s something worth celebrating.

#HopeIsReal #ChangeCanHappen #FeedingStudents #hwdsb #hwcdsb

Grateful for the visit from Trustees @abbyzaitley & @sabreina_dahab, along with Chrissi Vooys, Student Nutrition Coordinator at @hwdsb

Your support helps our program thrive — thank you for being part of our community! 🍎

#hwdsb
#studentnutrition
#hamiltontrustees

A heartfelt thank you to our amazing volunteers who are spreading joy one smile cookie at a time at Tim Hortons locations across Hamilton! Your time, energy, and kindness help make this campaign so special.

#volunteerappreciation #timhortonssmilecookie #feedingkids

Big thanks to Hamilton Police Mountain D Squad for kicking off the morning with us! From lending a hand at the drive-through to teaming up with the Tim’s crew—and yes, adding some extra smiles to those cookies—you made the day brighter. We always appreciate your support and love having you volunteer with us!

Smiles cookies are available until May 4th at your local Tim Hortons.

#feedingkids #timhortons #smilecookies #communityvolunteers #hamont

Still smiling after this morning! 😄 Big thanks to the amazing @emilykvukovic for having us on CH Morning Live — such a fun start to the day! ☀️🎥

We’re SO excited to be teaming up with @hamiltonfoodshare for the incredible @timhortons #SmileCookie campaign! 🍪💛

From April 28 – May 4, grab your Smile Cookie — 100% of proceeds help fight food insecurity right here in Hamilton. Let’s turn sweet treats into real impact! 💪❤️

#GiveBack #HamiltonStrong #CommunityLove #DoGoodFeelGood #GratefulHearts #TimHortons #SpreadSmiles

It’s almost time, Hamilton—Smile Cookie week starts MONDAY!

100% of proceeds support our program & @hamiltonfoodshare to help fight food insecurity in our city.

Email us today if you want to help decorate cookies!

Shannon@food4kidshamilton.ca

@ty_ternowski @marcliegghio

#smilecookie #hamiltontimhortons #cookies #hamont #foodinsecurity

Smile Cookie Week kicks off Monday, April 28 at Tim Hortons! Every delicious cookie sold helps support those in our community facing food insecurity.

Email Shannon@food4kidshamilton.ca if you’d like to decorate cookies!🍪

@natalie_sexton_

#SmileCookie #HamiltonOntario #SupportLocal #FoodSecurity #timhortons

We’re so proud to be part of the Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign (April 28–May 4) alongside our friends at Hamilton Food Share!

If you want to be part of something meaningful (and fun!), we’re looking for volunteers to help decorate cookies. Just 2 hours of your time can help spread a little happiness 🍪🩷

Email Shannon@food4kidshamilton.ca to join us!

#SmileCookie #Food4KidsHamilton #VolunteerHamilton #timhortons #spreadalittlehappiness

Thank you to everyone who makes this possible. We will keep growing to support every student that needs us.

#FeedingFutures
#NoChildHungry
#ImpactInAction
#EveryStudentMatters
#GrowWithUs
#CommunitySupport

The Excel In Style event empowered 250 youth in Hamilton—what an incredible celebration of community, style, and strength! We’re so proud to stand alongside Lohifa and her amazing @excelinstyle team at the Community Partner Appreciation Event. Your leadership lights up the community!

#ExcelInStyle #CommunityChampions #YouthEmpowerment #HamiltonEvents #CelebratingImpact #PartnerPride #LeadershipInAction #StyleWithPurpose

We’d love for you to join us for 2 hours of fun while making a real difference in our community!

For volunteer details, email: Shannon@food4kidshamilton.ca

#volunteeropportunities #communityvolunteers #favouritetimeoftheyear 🍪

Financial Services students from @mohawk.college are gearing up to graduate next week! As part of their final project, they reached out to their community network to raise awareness and support for our program. The class raised $12,264 for our program!!

A special congratulations to this winning group who raised $3295 🙌

Thank you Claudia, Vaskar, Mahek, Kara & Kate. Special thanks to Robert Lysohirka for your support!!

#FutureLeaders #CommunitySupport #FinancialServices #Food4Kids #GivingBack

Our volunteer Rosemary transforms our overripe fruit into baked goods for a local church lunch serving 100+ people. With McMaster exams ahead, she’s also baking treats to support students through the stress. Our bruised fruit is being used to make a difference in ways we love!💕

#feedingkids #newpurpose #volunteersmakeadifference

Huge thanks to the incredible gentlemen of 100 Men Who Care!! This amazing donation will directly impact the kids in our program 🍎

#menwhocare #community #hamiltonontario

At the core of our program is strong leadership and unwavering support. We’re proud to celebrate the amazing women on our Board of Directors. They lead with dedication, countless hours of volunteer work, and a true passion for our mission and community.

#womeninleadership #inspiration #boardofdirectors #iwd2025
@rossmcbridellp

We couldn’t do it without our incredible community 🩷

#hamont #grateful

@simoni_lawrence21 @lodidthat @clorebeauty

A massive shoutout to our incredible Board Member @simoni_lawrence21 for nominating us for the 100 Men Who Care winter donation! We’re beyond thrilled and grateful to be chosen as their charity of choice.

We also had the chance to learn about two amazing Hamilton charities doing great work in our community!
@kempcarenetwork @hammusiccollect

#hamiltonontario #localcharity

A routine-loving team that somehow thrives on change! With our incredible volunteers by our side, we’re making sure 1700 kids in Hamilton have food this weekend.

#dreamteam❤️
#fightingfoodinsecurity #localcharity

Shoutout to our incredible community partner, the Hamilton Ticats! You always bring the energy, the support, and the love for the amazing kids in our program. We’re so grateful to have you on our team! 🖤💛

#feedingkids
#communitychampion
#hamiltontigercats

@hamiltontigercats
@antelitre
@marcliegghio
@ty_ternowski
@stavrosanastasioskatsantonis
@gordowhyte
@bbarlow85

As our program expands, we are grateful to support even more students in need. Since the start of this school year, we have welcomed 254 new students who now receive breakfast, lunch, and snacks from us every weekend. We remain committed to ensuring no child goes hungry in Hamilton.

#hamiltonontario #studentsupport #foodinsecurity

A huge shoutout to our amazing Board Member, Adrianna Inneo, for bringing the fantastic team from Ross & McBride LLP to help us pack bags! Teamwork like this makes a big impact—thank you all for your energy and support!

#hamiltonlawyers #boardmember #communityimpact

Students helping students🩷
We had an amazing time at Mohawk College today, chatting with the talented students in the Financial Services program! This incredible group is kicking off a meaningful project to raise funds for the kids in our program.

#mohawkcollege
#studentshelpingstudents
#schoolproject

Each week, our program ensures that elementary and secondary students head into the weekend with a supply of nutritious food, fueling their growth, learning, and success.

#hamiltonontario #hwdsb #hwcdsb

Every weekend we make sure every student in our program has the food they need by providing them with a supply to take home from school.

#foodinsecurity #hamiltonontario
#weekendfood #breakfastathome #lunchathome #athome

This weekend, every student in our program will unpack these thoughtful items from their bag. Saturday morning might start with an English muffin and a crisp apple for breakfast, followed by a warm, hearty chili with pita crackers for lunch. And an afternoon snack of popcorn to keep their energy up! Feeling so grateful to provide weekend nourishment and comfort—every little bit makes a difference.

#feedingkids #healthyoptions #weekendfood #studentnutrition

Big Ticats fans over here, and today was extra special! 🐯🏈 We had the awesome Stavros, Marc, and Amanda join us for an afternoon of packing for the amazing kids in our program. What a blast—cheers to great teamwork and even greater vibes! 🖤💛 #TiCatsPride #MakingADifference #GoCatsGo #hamiltontigercats

@hamiltontigercats @stavrosanastasioskatsantonis @marcliegghio @amandalheeren

Each week, our amazing volunteers deliver food packages to 82 schools across Hamilton! Thanks to their dedication, every student in our program heads home with a weekend supply of breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
#studentnutrition
#hamiltonontario #foodinsecurity #volunteers

Our last pack of 2024!! Thank you @hamiltonpoliceontario for volunteering your time with us! Special thanks to our Board Member, Deputy Chief Paul Hamilton.

#feedingkids #hamiltonontario #communityvolunteers #givingbacktothecommunity

As we prepare for our final pack and delivery of 2024, we send you warm wishes for a peaceful, loving, and hope-filled winter season.

With grateful hearts 🩷
Nancy, Shannon and Cathy

#foodinsecurity #ourteam #hamiltonontario #community

Our Wednesday crew is more than volunteers —they’re family.

Today we’re celebrating their dedication and the blessings they give to our program every week.

#hamiltoncommunity #foodinsecurity #volunteercelebration #volunteerfamily

We are dedicated to sustainably growing our program and supporting students that are faced with a critical level of food insecurity.

Our program is distributed in 72 elementary schools and 11 secondary schools across Hamilton.

#hwdsb #hwcdsb #foodinsecurity #hamont

Before schools close for winter break, we’ll provide a grocery card to every student in our program.

Along with a package of nutritious food, we’ll deliver their grocery cards on December 19th.

If you’re able and looking for a meaningful way to make a difference in a child’s life this holiday season, Cards4Kids is the perfect opportunity!

To join us in making this happen, click the link in our bio to donate online.

#schoolbreak #foodinsecurity #howtohelp #hwdsb #hwcdsb #studentnutrition

Thank you to Alinea Group and Louis Frapporti for hosting us this afternoon! It was an honor to connect with so many inspiring community leaders. Grateful for the meaningful conversations and the opportunity to collaborate!

#workingtogether #communitypartners

What an inspiring celebration of hope and gratitude with 450 community members!

A huge thank you to Carmen’s Event Centre, keynote speakers Simoni Lawrence and Blair McKeil, Tandia Financial Credit Union and our sponsors, all attendees, Natalie Sexton, Deputy Chief Paul Hamilton, Lisa Neale, Joyce Leung, and the 14 incredible Hamilton food vendors that served a truly unforgettable breakfast!

Your generosity and support light up our community, and we couldn’t be more grateful for you!

@summitstationdairy
@getyourowntaters
@momocodonuts
@indonesiansflavour
@jonnyblondefoodtruck
@greenmachinekitchen
@hottibiscotti
@symposiumcafestoneycreek
@jacksonsquareboosterjuice
@timmystanur
@cobsbreadstoneycreek
@chaton.hamont
@gastromarketinc
@wingtasticwingz

@carmenseventcentre
@tandiafinancialcreditunion

🎥 @creativefro

#feedingkids #hamiltonontario #hamiltonrestaurants #foodinsecurity #hamiltonfed

FirstOntario Credit Union is generously donating $120,000 to support efforts in addressing food insecurity through 19 community partners. We are deeply grateful to be one of the recipients of this support.

@firstontariocu
#foodinsecurity #communitypartner #hamiltonontario

Heartfelt thanks to FirstOntario Credit Union, Lloyd Smith and Joanne Battaglia for your generous support and commitment to the community! 💙 #ThankYou #CommunitySupport #Gratitude

@firstontariocu

**update: the winner of the Taylor Swift tickets was announced on air this morning **

Exciting news!! @food4kidsontario
has officially launched a 50/50 Raffle in partnership with Rogers Media!! The guaranteed minimum take-home jackpot is $50,000 and the jackpot raffle will run until December 19 at 9 a.m.

BUT…before the jackpot, there are VERY exciting early bird prizes to be won!! Did someone say Taylor Swift tickets??

Swipe to see what you could win!!

Link in our bio to enter!! 🎉

Proceeds from the raffle will help support all Food4Kids chapters in Ontario.

About our chapters:
52 weeks a year, Food4Kids and its affiliates distribute healthy food packages to more than 4,100 children in Toronto, Hamilton, Halton, Mississauga, Niagara and Muskoka.

@food4kidstoronto
@food4kidshalton
@food4kidsmississauga
@food4kidsniagara
@food4kidsmuskoka

@kiss925
@981chfi
@sportsnet590
@rozweston @mochafrap

#taylorswifttoronto #rafflepromo #feedingkids #food4kids #raisingmoneyforcharity #localcharity #torontomapleleafs #torontobluejays #coldplayconcert

Appreciation post for our incredible Board of Directors!! They provide invaluable leadership and support. Thank you to our amazing members for their time, dedication and service to our program.

John Madalena
Deputy Chief Paul Hamilton
Jason Urban
Adrianna Inneo
Lisa Neale (Chair)
Rachel Harrington CPA (Treasurer)
Joel Tanner (Vice Chair)
Rachel Osborne
Simoni Lawrence
Dale Hill

#volunteerboard #boardofdirectors #hamiltonontario #leadership

Appreciation post for Joyce Leung and everything she does to support our program (and Hamilton)!!

Joyce is curating the food for our Breakfast Gala and has developed an incredible offering, featuring 15 Hamilton restaurants and food vendors!!
@joyceofcooking

Thank you Joyce!!🩷

Stay tuned for the return of her Cookie Decorating Challenge at Odds!
@oddsbar

#hamiltonrestaurants #cookingclasses #breakfastgala #curatedfood #cookinginstructor #givingbacktothecommunity

**SOLD OUT**
Join us for a morning of food, fun, and philanthropy! Your support at this very special fundraising event will help to ensure no child goes hungry in Hamilton.

Tickets on sale now! Link in bio.

#hamiltonontario #localfundraiser #foodinsecurity #hamiltonrestaurants #breakfast #decemberevents

Recently the Eat and Argue club of @thehamiltonclub1873 joined us for our pack day! Led by the incredible @lodidthat, the group packed breakfast, lunch and snacks for kids to eat this weekend.

🎥 thank you @ashiksworld for capturing the passion of our pack days and the volunteers who help make it happen!

#hamont #feedingkids #localcharity #hamiltonclub #givingback

We’re thrilled to announce Blair McKeil as a keynote speaker at our Breakfast Gala.

Blair is often described as a person who personifies generosity of spirit and gives quietly and consistently.

A respected leader, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, Blair grew McKeil Marine Limited into one of Canada’s leading marine transportation and logistics companies.

Blair’s roots of entrepreneurship and philanthropy are traced back to his father Evans McKeil, who founded the business in 1956 and set in place a culture of caring and sharing.

Through the McKeil Family Foundation, Blair and his wife Kathy are passionate supporters – both in their time and financial donations – of their community members, clean water, palliative/end of life care, mental health, education and police services.

In Blair’s unwavering support of the marine industry, he purchased Theodore TOO, a 65-foot life-sized reproduction of Canada’s beloved ‘Theodore Tugboat’ and sailed the tug from Halifax to Hamilton! This brought incredible joy and fun to adults and kids of all ages!!

Join us for an inspiring morning at our Breakfast Gala, December 3 at Carmens Event Centre.

Ticket link in bio.

#hamiltonontario #breakfastgala #keynote #localevents

Our favourite message to receive. We LOVE to hear we’re no longer needed.

#goodnews #feedingkids #food4kidshamilton #schoolprogram

.pro-gallery-wix-wrapper {display: block !important;} .pro-gallery-wix-wrapper .gallery-item-container {opacity: 1 !important; display: block !important;}

Follow us on Instagram

TESTIMONIALS SAY IT ALL

"We were homeless. Food4Kids Hamilton helped us immediately with food."

WITHOUT FOOD4KIDS hamilton, MY KIDS WOULD GO HUNGRY

"My husband has been out of work for 6 months & even with a college degree, he apply for jobs at fast-food restaurants. We lost our house & now live in a 3 bedroom apartment we can barely afford. I make minimum wage & feel as though I need to take on another job to help make ends meet. My 3 kids receive Food4Kids Hamilton bags. At first, I was ashamed. My embarrassment has turned to gratitude. Without Food4Kids, my kids would be going hungry."

— Parent

WE ARE A NON-PROFIT FOCUSED ON KIDS FIRST please note we do not accept food donations

THIS IS HOW WE ARE FEEDING OUR FUTURE

​

Follow us on Instagram

TESTIMONIALS SAY IT ALL

"We were homeless. Food4Kids Hamilton helped us immediately with food."

WITHOUT FOOD4KIDS hamilton, MY KIDS WOULD GO HUNGRY

WE ARE A NON-PROFIT FOCUSED ON KIDS FIRST
please note we do not accept food donations