Student Grocery Program - Sai Dham Food Bank

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Provide Nutritious Grocery For Students In Need

Student Food Insecurity: A Growing Crisis in Ontario

Food insecurity is a significant challenge for students in Ontario. According to Statistics Canada’s 2022 Canadian Income Survey, nearly 16% of young adults aged 15-24 face food insecurity, with rates higher among those attending post-secondary institutions. International students, who make up 19% of Ontario’s student population, are especially impacted by high tuition fees and living costs.

Join Help & Feed, powered by Sai Dham Food Bank, in making a difference. Help ensure no student faces hunger on their journey to academic success.

About Student Grocery Program

Since 2020, Sai Dham Food Bank’s Help & Feed Initiative has been on the frontlines of addressing food insecurity in Ontario’s student community. Through our Student’s Grocery Program, we are committed to ensuring that students can focus on their studies, not where their next meal will come from. Our comprehensive program currently serves over 10,353 registered students across 49+ colleges and universities in major Ontario cities like Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Guelph, and the Hamilton-Niagara region

Who We Serve

Our Student’s Grocery Program extends support to:

Full-time and part-time students enrolled in Ontario colleges and universities
Hold a valid college ID with all required details.

What’s Inside Each Monthly Hamper

Every three months, registered students under this program receive a carefully curated hamper, designed to provide essential nutrition and
support for a balanced lifestyle. The quantities provided ensure that students are sustained until the next hamper is available for pick-up. The hamper contains:

Whole wheat flour
Premium quality rice
Variety of lentils (black, green, yellow, and orange)
Beans and chickpeas
Sugar and salt
Tea

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Registration Process

To register for our Student’s Grocery Program, follow these easy steps:

Get in Touch – Register with your valid college ID, name, and photo.

Wait for Confirmation – Look out for an acceptance email.

Pick Up Your Hamper – After registration, collect your hamper between 2 PM and 4 PM on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday.

Note:

If you haven’t received an email within one week, please contact us at info@saidhamfoodbank.com
In-person presence is required for food pick-up; no substitutes or walk-ins will be allowed.