London Food Bank
The London Food Bank gives emergency food to people and families in London. Getting food here frees up your limited income for rent and utilities. You can get food once every 30 days. Everyone is interviewed at intake and basic information is recorded - there is no formal income test.
What you get
Free local help
Who it's for
London residents who need food help.
This takes you to the official website
What to have ready
Documents they may ask for
- Government ID for everyone in your household, if available
- A copy of your lease or rent agreement
- Recent rent receipt, ledger, or proof of what you owe
- Recent pay stubs, benefit statement, or income proof
- ODSP, Ontario Works, CPP, OAS, or other benefit statement if you have one
- Recent bank statement, if the program asks for it
What to say when you call
“Hi, I am looking for housing help. Can you tell me if this program fits my situation, what documents I need, and whether there is anyone who can help me apply?”
If no one answers, leave your name and number slowly, then try 211 while you wait.
Can I get this?
You have a good chance if this sounds like you:
- London residents who need food help
- There is no formal income test; you are interviewed and provide proof of dependents and other relevant information
What to do next
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The fine print
More details about the money
Free emergency food, once every 30 days per household.
Amounts and eligibility change. Confirm the current figure with the program administrator through the official link before you rely on it.
The full eligibility rules
London residents who need food help. There is no formal income test; you are interviewed and provide proof of dependents and other relevant information.
Good to know
Confirmed via WebFetch on 2026-06-13: address 926 Leathorne Street London ON N5Z 3M5, phone 519-659-4045, email info@londonfoodbank.ca, food once every 30 days, no formal means test (interview + proof of dependents). Specific client-service hours were not shown in the fetched content, so the previously stated 'Mon-Fri 9am-4pm' hours were removed to avoid quoting an unverified time - tell tenants to call ahead. Included as a rent-relief lever (food help frees up rent money).
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