Hunger Action Month 2026
Hunger Action Month September is Hunger Action Month, an opportunity to understand why hunger is growing in communities across Ontario – because record high food
Together, we can support our community.
The Burlington Food Bank is a place where anyone from Burlington can receive help with putting food on their table.
Hunger Action Month
September is Hunger Action Month.
Join us as we bring awareness to food security in Burligton.
We will be kicking off the month with a flag raising ceremony at City Hall on Tuesday, September 1 at 9am. Hope to see you there!
Smile Cookie Week
Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Week took place from April 27 – May 3, Burlington Food Bank was a proud recipient.
All week long, 100% of proceeds from Tim Hortons Smile Cookies sold in Burlington will be donated to our organization, and we’re excited to be rallying the community for their support!
This year, $163,861 was raised for Burlington Food Bank! Thank you so much to everyone who participated!
Canstruction 2025
October 5- 10, 2025
Canstruction Burlington is an event that unites high school students, local businesses, and community sponsors to leverage their skills and creativity for a fun fundraiser to benefit the Burlington Food Bank.
Teams from local schools and organizations design, develop, and build impressive structures that are displayed for one week at Burlington Centre. Teams also raise donations to contribute to the purchase of the non-perishable foods used to build the structures.
Feeding Our Neighbours
The Burlington Food Bank’s Feeding Our Neighbours report is a comprehensive review of the organization’s activities and accomplishments from 2022-2023. The report is an essential resource for anyone who wants to understand the challenges faced by the Burlington community and how the Food Bank is addressing those challenges.
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How Can You Help?
We couldn’t do what we do without supporters like you. If you would like to hold a food drive or another event on behalf of the Burlington Food Bank please use this link to register your event.
Our Most Needed Items
Cereal (Hot and Cold)
Large Soup
Juice (Boxes and 1 Litres)
Granola Bars (Peanut Free)
Peanut Butter
Crackers
Canned Fruit
Canned Tomatoes
Canned Vegetables
Canned Meat
Legumes
Pasta Sauce
Personal Hygiene
News & Events
If you would like to see your event listed here, please email us with your event details, web links, and any promotional images. We will also post events to our social media channels.
Orchard Community Picnic
Orchard Community Picnic Orchard Community Picnic | Saturday, September 12 | 12pm – 4pm | Orchard Community Park Burlington Join us at the annual Orchard
Slo-Pitch Tournament
Co-ed Slo-Pitch Tournament Co-ed Slo-Pitch Tournament | 14784774 Canada Association | Saturday, September 5 | 9:00am | Sherwood Forest Park Diamonds Come out for a
Landscape Ontario Touch a Truck
Touch-A-Truck Touch-A-Truck | Landscape Ontario Golden Horseshoe Chapter | Saturday, September 12 | 9am – 12pm | St. Paul the Apostle Parish | 2265 Headon
Burlington Centre Lions Farmers Market
BFB will be at the Burlington Centre Lions Farmers Market every other Friday from May – October.
AydensFoodDrive
Ayden’s Food Drive Ayden is a Burlington student who has made it his mission to give back! He has ran numerous food drives over the