The Cornerstone Pantry is motivated by our faith in Christ to serve our community by providing non-perishable food to families in need.

We make space to listen to their stories and customize their care/provisions as a practical means of offering love and hope.

FOOD PANTRY DONATION DRIVE

Non-perishable food items

Suggested food items:
Flour, Sugar, Oil, Peanut Butter, Jam, Canned Fruits, Canned Vegetables, Canned soups, Oatmeal, Cereal, Pasta, Pasta Sauce, Condiments, Baby food/Baby Cereal/Baby Formula.

Food Donations can be brought to Cornerstone and placed in the food bin in two locations – the elevator foyer by the church office and in the Cafe. Note: Please check expiry dates.

OR

Monetary Donations

Make a donation to the Food Bank. Your donations will provide food and support to those in need in our community.

Click on the button below and select “Food Pantry” under “Giving Type”.

MAKE A DONATION

Need Food Assistance?

If you are experiencing food uncertainty due to COVID-19 and are a resident of Markham-Stoufville, please complete our Food Support Application Form and a member of the Food Pantry team will be in touch with you. We know it can be hard to ask for help sometimes. We're all in this together so let us help you access the food that you and your family need at this time.

Complete the FOOD APPLICATION FORM FOR MARKHAM/STOUFFVILLE

How To Access Our Food Bank

If you are a resident of Markham or Stouffville area, and if you are in need of food, you are welcome to access food support from Cornerstone Pantry.

Accessing our food bank is currently by appointment only.

NEW CLIENT

If you are a new client interested in accessing our services, you can:

A volunteer will call you for an intake to help us better serve your needs. We will then offer you a time to pick up the food box from our pantry.

DOCUMENTS NEEDED WHEN PICKING UP

When you pick up the food box for the first time, you will be asked to provide one of the following documents to support the primary income of each adult in your household:

  • Most recent income tax Notice of Assessment
  • 3 most recent pay stubs
  • Ontario Works (OW)
  • Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
  • Pension
  • Old Age Security (OAS) and Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)

EXISTING CLIENT

If you are an existing client, please contact us and schedule a time to pick up your food box.

Email us at pantry@cornerstonechurch.ca OR leave a voicemail at 905-294-3554 ext 3663

FAQs

WHAT WILL I GET IN MY FOOD BOX?

We try to pack a variety of food in each box and do our best to accommodate any food preferences while keeping in mind the number of people in each household.

HOW OFTEN CAN I ACCESS THE FOOD BANK?

You can access the food bank once a month. Please contact us to schedule an appointment to pick up your food box.

SUPPORT THE FOOD PANTRY

How Can You Help?

You can make a difference in the lives of those that need it most.

Two ways you can help:

  • Help stock our shelves by giving non-perishable food items
  • Donate to our Food Pantry

Make a DONATION