Infant Food Bank Families

Family Supports

MCRC’s Infant Food Bank is dedicated to helping local families in need by providing a monthly supply of diapers, formula, baby food and cereal. The Infant Food Bank also offers these families referrals to EarlyON programs, supports, services and other community agencies.

The Infant Food Bank Family Room

When you visit the Infant Food Bank Family Room you will be greeted by one of our friendly Facilitators. The Family Room is welcoming and child friendly, set up in a shopping style concept for you to easily access the items you are looking for.  We also have lots of information on family supports and services, free programs on-site, and a Food for Life Community Fridge stocked with fresh food.

Before visiting the Infant Food Bank for the first time, please visit the Salvation Army at 820 Nipissing Rd, Milton, ON L9T 4Z9 for the intake process. Call 905-875-1022 to set up an appointment.https://www.khicommunity.com/family-services/newclients

Families seeking the support of the Infant Food Bank may visit during the following hours. However, if this is an emergency, please call the Navigators (905-876-1244 ext 210.) and they will do their best to assist you.

Hours and Location

Hours:
Mondays 9:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesdays 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Wednesdays 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Thursdays 9:00am - 3:00pm
Saturday 9:00am - 12:00pm (closed on long weekends)

Families may choose the best way to access their infant food and supplies: 

  1. Drop in and shop anytime during Infant Food Bank open hours 
  2. Book an appointment to come in and shop 
  3. Book an appointment for curbside pick up and come to the main MCRC doors at your appointment time.

To book an appointment please email or call Laura Gilbert infantfoodbank@mcrc.on.ca or 905-876-1244 ext.120 

Call 905-876-1244 to speak to one of our Navigators outside regular Infant Food Bank hours.

Location:
410 Bronte Street S
Milton, ON L9T 0H8 

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Infant Food Bank Frequently Asked Questions 

 

 

IFB Family Room

What is available at the Infant Food Bank

Each month one baby can receive the following items:

  • 1 sleeve of Diapers
  • 1 container of Formula
  • 4 Boxes of baby Cereal
  • 30 pouches/jars of baby food
  • Menstrual Supplies

Please bring your own bag.

We also collect other items such as baby wipes, age-appropriate snacks, washes, clothing, blankets and other seasonal items.
Availability is based on donations we have received.

Food For Life

Through MCRC’s Partnership with Food for Life, families have access to the Community Fridge located in MCRC’s Main Lobby. This is a good place to gather some fresh fruit, vegetables and other non-perishable foods for a small family (3 people or fewer) one time per week. Bring a reusable bag with you to collect items from the fridge that suit your family's needs. The Community Fridge receives deliveries of fresh foods on Monday and Thursday mornings. Families and individuals wishing to access the fridge will need to download the Food for Life app and register. They will then receive a membership number and can begin booking an appointment to visit the fridge on either the Monday or the Thursday.

The Community Fridge at MCRC welcomes individuals and families with a registration number who have booked an appointment on the app.

Additional Neighbourhood Food Programs can be found at: Neighbourhood Food Programs - Food For Life

Milton Bible Church​
121 Chisholm Drive​
905-876-3586​
Thursday – 12-1 pm

Milton Community Resource Centre
410 Bronte Street
Mondays - usually between 10 am and 10:30 am
Thursdays - usually between 11:30 am and 12:30 pm
Please bring own shopping bags.

Tremaine Market

Country Heritage Park
8560 Tremaine Rd., South Entrance
Wednesdays only
1 pm - 3 pm - by appointment only
3 pm - 6 pm - drop-ins welcome, no appointment needed
Please bring your own shopping bags.
For inquiries: tremainemarket@foodforlife.ca

To make appointments, please download the Food for Life app. and complete the online registration process. Once verified, you will receive a membership number and can begin booking your Tremaine Market appointment each week.

If you are having difficulty or have questions, please call 905-876-1244 extension 210 or extension 238 to speak with an MCRC Navigator.

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The Infant Food Bank is part of
MCRC's Empowerment Programs

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