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Coldest Night of the Year 2026
Join us on Saturday, February 28th for our annual Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser in support of individuals and families in our community.
Lead our community to a better quality of life.
Neighbour to Neighbour has been working to help Hamiltonians in need for almost 40 years. From our emergency food bank to educational and family supports to our Community Food Centre, Neighbour to Neighbour uses preventative measures and strategies to alleviate the burden of poverty in Hamilton.
News Posts
In the news: CHCH Newsmakers Podcast
https://youtu.be/mDlI2jxUous?si=xQQ-SNVnGQJHNVUe On February 5, 2026, Executive Director, Barrington C. Hector, joined Rick Zamperin on the CHCH Newsmakers Podcast. They discussed how year after year, more Canadians are being forced to make ends meet by relying on...
In the news: Cable 14
https://youtu.be/2Na03qWXBH0?si=FsxbStAavZI1_oOj Our Executive Director, Barrington C. Hector, joined Cable 14 to discuss the increased need we're seeing at Neighbour to Neighbour Centre and how we are supporting our community. For nearly 40 years, Neighbour to...
Where Neighbours Find Their Footing
Every day, people walk through Neighbour to Neighbour’s doors with more than worry about what’s for dinner. They come with exhaustion, uncertainty, and the weight of trying to make ends meet when everything costs more. At Neighbour to Neighbour, food is only the...
Locations
Athens Location
28 Athens Street, Hamilton
For the food bank, family services, educational services and more, visit our Athens location at 28 Athens Street, Hamilton ON.
Emergency Food
- Food Bank (By appointment only)
- Trans & Non-Binary Food Bank (The last Friday of each month)
Family Services
- Community Counselling / Service Referrals
- Settlement Services
- Utilities Supports
- Money Matters: Financial Education and Advocacy
Educational Services
- Deban Brunette Literacy Program (Grades 1 to 4)
- After School Math Success Program (Grades 5 to 8)
N2N Books
- Used Bookstore
Limeridge Location
310 Limeridge Rd West, Unit 10
For food access programs, community programming and more, visit our Limeridge Location at the Hamilton Community Food Centre (310 Limeridge Rd. W. Unit 10, Hamilton ON).
Food Access Programs
- Community meals (Dinner on Thursdays and lunch on Fridays)
- Produce market and café
Community Garden Programming
Community Programs
- FoodFit for Seniors
- Intercultural Community Kitchen
- Welcome Baby
Advocacy Office
- System navigation, community support and referrals