Neighbourhood Programs and Food Bank

Food Bank

The Lighthouse Food Bank program provides groceries to families and individuals in need who live in The Lighthouse’s catchment area (north of Bloor, south of St. Clair West, west of Bathurst, east of Dovercourt/Oakwood).

The Lighthouse Food Bank is open every Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon between 12 pm-3 pm Registration during the pandemic is now done outside at our window. Our Food bank is currently operating as a curb side pick up with no appointment necessary. Our main sources of food are from the Daily Bread Food Bank and Second Harvest, with additional donations from various partners such as Summer Hill Market, MicroHabitat, Caldense Bakery, generous neighbours, as well as churches in the GTA, who collect and deliver food donations on behalf of their members.

To register please bring any form of photo ID and proof of address (Recent mail with address is accepted as proof of address) . Please bring proof of address for other household members if you are picking up food for others as well. We create a Link2feed account for all new clients but if you would like to register with our link2feed database in advance, please click here to self register.

Meal Program

Please note: Due to Covid-19 The Lighthouse has suspended the Meal Program

Personal Advocacy

Personal advocacy and assistance are regularly provided to Food Bank participants who require help or answers regarding access to hydro, bill-payment concerns, landlord-tenant issues and the like. Assistance is offered also to those requiring aide in filling out government forms or forms of any kind. The Lighthouse offers information and assistance in a safe and welcoming environment, endeavouring to treat all participants with dignity and respect.

Income Tax Clinic

Income tax assistance is provided to anyone deemed to be a low-income individual (set criteria) during the months of March and April.  Appointments are necessary.  Call or email Neighbourhood Program staff at 416-535-6262 ext 226 or [email protected] after February 15^th to ascertain eligibility and to schedule an appointment.

Holiday Programs

Please note: Due to Covid-19 The Lighthouse has suspended the Holiday Programs and is instead providing Christmas hampers.