Free Food Pantries
In response to the escalating need for accessible and affordable food options amidst soaring food prices, our focus is on diligently filling free food pantries twice a week. This crucial service is designed to ensure that families and individuals facing financial hardships have uninterrupted access to essential food supplies. Distributed across several locations in Chatham, including upcoming sites, our initiative is driven by a community-wide effort to combat food insecurity and prevent anyone from skipping meals due to economic constraints.
FreeHelpCK’s Free Food Pantry Locations;
Chatham
- 15 Orchard Height
- St Paul’s Discover Life (450 Park Ave W)
- BME Freedom Park (Wellington Street East)
- Teppermans
- 805 Grand Ave W
- Habitat For Humanity
Dresden – North Baptist Church
Ridgetown – Legion with a small fridge
Tilbury – CSN Tilbury
These pantries, strategically situated to maximize accessibility, are regularly stocked with a diverse array of food items, offering substantial support to those in urgent need. This initiative is a powerful demonstration of the community’s spirit and commitment to supporting its most vulnerable residents. Volunteers and donors are fundamental to the pantries’ operation, ensuring they remain stocked and functional. The ongoing success of this program not only mitigates immediate food scarcity but also strengthens the bonds of community solidarity. It reaffirms our collective resolve to stand together and ensure that all community members have access to the fundamental necessities of life, reinforcing the belief that together, we can tackle even the most daunting challenges.
Additional Pantries in Chatham-Kent NOT owned by FreeHelpCK
- Grand Ave & Victoria Ave
- 50 Adelaide St.
- Christ Church (beside the bus depot)
- 102 Taylor Ave
- 20 Sandy St. (Woman’s Centre)
Wallaceburg – Library Park & Nofrills
– Pet Pantry PickUp –
We believe family means everyone under your roof—including the ones who bark & purr at dinnertime. That’s why we’re launching our New FreeHelpCK Pet Pantry PickUp—a brand-new way to help make sure your furry family members never miss a meal. Please register below for your FREE food pickup so we can ensure tails keep wagging and whiskers stay happy.
Please review the revised program procedures below, as we have implemented recent changes to the FreeHelpCK Pet Pantry porch pick up process effective August 10th, 2025.
– 48 Hours Notice Is Required.
– Available only ONCE every 30 days.
– Pick Up Hours: 8 AM – 7 PM
– Registration Required Each Use.
– A Confirmation Notice Will Be Sent To Your Email
– You MUST Pick Up On Your Selected Pick Up Day.
Please check your Junk or Spam folder for your confirmation email, as it may be filtered there by mistake.
NO SHOW POLICY: If you miss your pickup day, you will be marked as a NO SHOW. In that case, your pet’s food will be donated to the next person in line, and you will not be eligible for another pickup for 60 days.
Want to help support our FreeHelpCK Pet Pantry Program? Donations of dry food (kibble) and canned food for both cats and dogs are greatly appreciated and can be dropped off at 35 Oxley Dr., Chatham, or 258 Colborne St., Chatham—every little bit helps! To make a monetary donation, simply click the “Donate” button on our website or email us at info@freehelpckc.ca for more information. Thank you for helping us expand our services and continue uplifting our community, four paws at a time.