Open
2nd and 4th Saturday of each month
9:00 am to 10:30am
Location
The Food Market is located at Compass Point Bible Church at 1500 Kerns Road in Burlington.
When you arrive, take the middle of the 3 driveways off Kerns Road, and go all the way to the back of the building.
Entrance will be through the back door into the gymnasium.
What To Expect
Doors open at 8:30 am. All those in line at by that time will receive a number at random and be welcomed into the waiting area with coffee and treats (complementary). Subsequent arrivals will receive the next number in order.
At 9:00 am the Food Market shopping area will open. Numbers will be called in sequence. Those showing up towards the end of the market (like 10 or 10:15 am) will likely have a shorter wait but may have a reduced selection of food to choose from.
FAQs
What are the Food Market Dates?
January 10th & 24th
February 14th & 28th
March 14th & 28th
April 11th & 25th
May 9th & 23rd
June 13th & 27th
July 11th & 25th
August 8th & 22nd
September 12th & 26th
October 10th & 24th
November 7th & 21st
December 5th
What Should I Bring Each Week?
Please bring your own reusable bags to put your groceries in, your ID and Food Market card (with barcode in).
Can I get Food Delivered?
No. We do not offer food delivery.
Can I Pick up Food for Someone Else?
No, you cannot pick up for someone else. In order to ensure the equitable treatment of all guests, we require that food recipients be present in person.
What Information Will Be Required?
We require a form of ID that includes full name and address. There’ll be an interview to ask a series of questions required for registration. Some of these questions include:
- Name
- address
- birth dates of family members that live in the same household (with the corresponding ID)
- marital status
- phone number and email
- yearly income
- identification to validate all information.
Additionally, few other questions will be asked, that will help us get to know you and understand your situation so we can offer support in other ways that we are able.
How Long Should I Expect to be at the Food Market?
This depends on when you arrive at the Food Market, the random number received, and how many others are attending that week.
Those showing up before 8:30 am and getting a random number can expect to be there until about 9:10 am (for those receiving #1) or possibly as late as 10:00 am (for those receiving #30 or #40).
Those showing up at 10 or 10:15, might only be there for 15-30 minutes, but may have a reduced selection of food to choose from.
How Can I Help?
Donate food cards to be used to purchase food items including milk. Cards in any donation from stores such as: Costco, Walmart, Sobeys or Fortinos would be most welcome.
Donate Needed Items:
- White Rice (900g bag)
- Honey
- White Flour
- Canned Fruit
- Canned vegetables
- Black Tea
- Instant Coffee
- Laundry detergent
Give online: You can also give online financially.
