Food Access

Wellington County is full of good food, but not everyone can access it easily. The resources below will help you learn more about donating, accessing, and saving money on nutritious foods.

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Giving

Donate to your local food bank

Food insecurity is on the rise both locally and nationally. At a time when costs are rising for everything, folks may need a bit of support between pay cheques.

Communities in Wellington County have always found ways to help one another. Below is a list of local food banks who are welcoming additional donations.

Many food banks welcome volunteers and board members, too; contact one close to you to learn more.

Arthur Food Bank

Centre Wellington Food Bank

Clifford Food Bank

Drayton Food Bank

Erin Food Bank

Harriston Food Bank

Palmerston Food Bank

Rockwood Food Bank

Mount Forest Community Pantry

Finding

Find support for your household

Food banks exist to offer help. To contact one and learn more, see one of the resources below:

Food Access Map from the Guelph Wellington Poverty Elimination Collaborative.
One pager with contact information for County Food Banks (click to open):
File
FoodBanksWellingtonCounty_September2026.pdf

Saving

Everyone needs a way to stretch a dollar. Here are a few ideas for making your food budget go farther.

Good Food Boxes

A Good Food Box is a monthly, volunteer-run, wholesale delivery of fruit and vegetables. Usually $22 per box, folks pay a week or two ahead and then pick up at a central location. The boxes always offer good value for the amount of fresh food that arrives.

To learn more:

Mount Forest Good Food Box, contact Good Food Box Mount Forest
Arthur Good Food Box, contact Good Food Box Mount Forest
Harriston Good Food Box, contact the Seniors’ Centre for Excellence

Groceries from the SEED

Too Good To Go