Stratford House of Blessing Food Bank
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Stratford House of Blessing is a beacon of hope and a safe place of comfort and practical help for those in need socially, spiritually, physically & economically. https://linktr.ee/StratfordHOB
2026 is here. While the need for food bank support continues to grow, we’re grateful for the way this community shows up. Our food drives and fundraising events make our work possible. Mark your calendars, more to come, and thank you for supporting local families this year.
January 6, 2026 at 1:53 PM
2026 is here. While the need for food bank support continues to grow, we’re grateful for the way this community shows up. Our food drives and fundraising events make our work possible. Mark your calendars, more to come, and thank you for supporting local families this year.
We want to say thank you! Because of this community, Stratford House of Blessing supported more neighbours than ever this year. You can still give! One-time gifts meet urgent needs. Monthly giving sustains our work. Donate by Dec 31 for a 2025 tax receipt: shob.org/donate-funds
December 31, 2025 at 9:50 PM
We want to say thank you! Because of this community, Stratford House of Blessing supported more neighbours than ever this year. You can still give! One-time gifts meet urgent needs. Monthly giving sustains our work. Donate by Dec 31 for a 2025 tax receipt: shob.org/donate-funds
Huge thanks to everyone who supported our Christmas Toy Program. To the volunteers who guided parents and grandparents through their shopping, and to all who donated toys, gifts, and funds, thank you. Because of this community, we provided Christmas gifts to 1,216 children this year. Amazing!
December 23, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Huge thanks to everyone who supported our Christmas Toy Program. To the volunteers who guided parents and grandparents through their shopping, and to all who donated toys, gifts, and funds, thank you. Because of this community, we provided Christmas gifts to 1,216 children this year. Amazing!
While our focus is feeding people, we know pets are family too. When we can, we’re glad to offer pet food alongside our regular programs. Huge thanks to Adam and the team at Global Pet Foods for donating 870 lbs of cat and dog food to support local families and their pets.
December 22, 2025 at 5:09 PM
While our focus is feeding people, we know pets are family too. When we can, we’re glad to offer pet food alongside our regular programs. Huge thanks to Adam and the team at Global Pet Foods for donating 870 lbs of cat and dog food to support local families and their pets.
As 2025 comes to a close, thank you for supporting Stratford House of Blessing! If you’re considering year-end giving, one-time or monthly gifts help keep our shelves stocked for local families. Donate at shob.org/donate-funds or via our secure mailbox at 423 Erie St.
December 22, 2025 at 5:03 PM
As 2025 comes to a close, thank you for supporting Stratford House of Blessing! If you’re considering year-end giving, one-time or monthly gifts help keep our shelves stocked for local families. Donate at shob.org/donate-funds or via our secure mailbox at 423 Erie St.
This time of year is incredibly busy at Stratford House of Blessing, and we’re so grateful for our volunteers. From the Christmas Toy Program and food drives to packing orders, stocking shelves, painting bowls, staffing events, and deliveries, you make it all possible. Thank you!
December 15, 2025 at 4:25 PM
This time of year is incredibly busy at Stratford House of Blessing, and we’re so grateful for our volunteers. From the Christmas Toy Program and food drives to packing orders, stocking shelves, painting bowls, staffing events, and deliveries, you make it all possible. Thank you!
Heads up! We’ll be closing after Christmas Eve and reopening on January 5.
Dec 24: 8:30–12:15 & 12:45–2:00 (Food Bank appts in the morning only)
Dec 25–Jan 2: Closed
Back to regular hours Jan 5.
Thanks for your understanding while our team takes a well-earned rest after a busy season!
Dec 24: 8:30–12:15 & 12:45–2:00 (Food Bank appts in the morning only)
Dec 25–Jan 2: Closed
Back to regular hours Jan 5.
Thanks for your understanding while our team takes a well-earned rest after a busy season!
December 11, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Heads up! We’ll be closing after Christmas Eve and reopening on January 5.
Dec 24: 8:30–12:15 & 12:45–2:00 (Food Bank appts in the morning only)
Dec 25–Jan 2: Closed
Back to regular hours Jan 5.
Thanks for your understanding while our team takes a well-earned rest after a busy season!
Dec 24: 8:30–12:15 & 12:45–2:00 (Food Bank appts in the morning only)
Dec 25–Jan 2: Closed
Back to regular hours Jan 5.
Thanks for your understanding while our team takes a well-earned rest after a busy season!
Thank you, Stratford.
Our Nov 29 Grocery Store Food Drive brought in 7,752 lbs of food in one day!
Zehrs: 3,240 • No Frills: 2,277 • Food Basics: 2,235
HUGE thanks to stores, volunteers, SPS, Fire & EMS!
The need remains high. Donate now at: www.shob.org/donate-funds
Our Nov 29 Grocery Store Food Drive brought in 7,752 lbs of food in one day!
Zehrs: 3,240 • No Frills: 2,277 • Food Basics: 2,235
HUGE thanks to stores, volunteers, SPS, Fire & EMS!
The need remains high. Donate now at: www.shob.org/donate-funds
December 10, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Thank you, Stratford.
Our Nov 29 Grocery Store Food Drive brought in 7,752 lbs of food in one day!
Zehrs: 3,240 • No Frills: 2,277 • Food Basics: 2,235
HUGE thanks to stores, volunteers, SPS, Fire & EMS!
The need remains high. Donate now at: www.shob.org/donate-funds
Our Nov 29 Grocery Store Food Drive brought in 7,752 lbs of food in one day!
Zehrs: 3,240 • No Frills: 2,277 • Food Basics: 2,235
HUGE thanks to stores, volunteers, SPS, Fire & EMS!
The need remains high. Donate now at: www.shob.org/donate-funds
It’s GivingTuesday, Stratford!
Food bank visits have grown 197% since 2019, and we rely almost entirely on donations. 58% of our funding comes from individual donors.
A one-time gift helps now. A monthly gift helps secure our future.
Give now at shob.org/donate-funds
Food bank visits have grown 197% since 2019, and we rely almost entirely on donations. 58% of our funding comes from individual donors.
A one-time gift helps now. A monthly gift helps secure our future.
Give now at shob.org/donate-funds
December 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM
It’s GivingTuesday, Stratford!
Food bank visits have grown 197% since 2019, and we rely almost entirely on donations. 58% of our funding comes from individual donors.
A one-time gift helps now. A monthly gift helps secure our future.
Give now at shob.org/donate-funds
Food bank visits have grown 197% since 2019, and we rely almost entirely on donations. 58% of our funding comes from individual donors.
A one-time gift helps now. A monthly gift helps secure our future.
Give now at shob.org/donate-funds
Our Christmas Food Drive is tomorrow from 9–2 at Food Basics, No Frills, and Zehrs! We’ll be accepting food and fund donations.
If weather forces a cancellation, we’ll post by 8:30.
Most-needed items: canned veggies, soup, kids’ snacks, side dishes, peanut butter, baked beans, cereal, pasta sauce.
If weather forces a cancellation, we’ll post by 8:30.
Most-needed items: canned veggies, soup, kids’ snacks, side dishes, peanut butter, baked beans, cereal, pasta sauce.
November 28, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Our Christmas Food Drive is tomorrow from 9–2 at Food Basics, No Frills, and Zehrs! We’ll be accepting food and fund donations.
If weather forces a cancellation, we’ll post by 8:30.
Most-needed items: canned veggies, soup, kids’ snacks, side dishes, peanut butter, baked beans, cereal, pasta sauce.
If weather forces a cancellation, we’ll post by 8:30.
Most-needed items: canned veggies, soup, kids’ snacks, side dishes, peanut butter, baked beans, cereal, pasta sauce.
Huge thanks to our generous donors!
We received 590 lbs of food from the Huron Perth Lakers and 250 lbs from Friends of the Festival. Support like this helps keep our shelves stocked during a busy season. Thank you for helping local families!
We received 590 lbs of food from the Huron Perth Lakers and 250 lbs from Friends of the Festival. Support like this helps keep our shelves stocked during a busy season. Thank you for helping local families!
November 27, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Huge thanks to our generous donors!
We received 590 lbs of food from the Huron Perth Lakers and 250 lbs from Friends of the Festival. Support like this helps keep our shelves stocked during a busy season. Thank you for helping local families!
We received 590 lbs of food from the Huron Perth Lakers and 250 lbs from Friends of the Festival. Support like this helps keep our shelves stocked during a busy season. Thank you for helping local families!
Huge thanks to Stratford Today for helping share our Christmas Food Drive this Saturday, Nov 29. We’ll be at No Frills, Food Basics and Zehrs from 9–2. If you’re shopping, please consider grabbing a few extra items for our food bank.
Full article: www.stratfordtoday.ca/spotlight/st...
Full article: www.stratfordtoday.ca/spotlight/st...
November 25, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Huge thanks to Stratford Today for helping share our Christmas Food Drive this Saturday, Nov 29. We’ll be at No Frills, Food Basics and Zehrs from 9–2. If you’re shopping, please consider grabbing a few extra items for our food bank.
Full article: www.stratfordtoday.ca/spotlight/st...
Full article: www.stratfordtoday.ca/spotlight/st...
🎄 One week until our Christmas Food Drive! 🎄
Next Sat, Nov 29, we’ll be at No Frills, Food Basics & Zehrs 9–2. The need keeps growing as we head into the holidays.
If you’re shopping, consider grabbing a few extra items. Every donation of food and funds helps local families in need!
Next Sat, Nov 29, we’ll be at No Frills, Food Basics & Zehrs 9–2. The need keeps growing as we head into the holidays.
If you’re shopping, consider grabbing a few extra items. Every donation of food and funds helps local families in need!
November 20, 2025 at 6:46 PM
🎄 One week until our Christmas Food Drive! 🎄
Next Sat, Nov 29, we’ll be at No Frills, Food Basics & Zehrs 9–2. The need keeps growing as we head into the holidays.
If you’re shopping, consider grabbing a few extra items. Every donation of food and funds helps local families in need!
Next Sat, Nov 29, we’ll be at No Frills, Food Basics & Zehrs 9–2. The need keeps growing as we head into the holidays.
If you’re shopping, consider grabbing a few extra items. Every donation of food and funds helps local families in need!
🎁 Help make the holidays brighter!
We’re collecting NEW toys, books, games, crafts, and PJs for kids 0–16.
Most needed:
• Gifts for Boys 10–16
• Gifts for Girls 13–16
• Books
• PJs (Youth M–XL)
Drop off at Stratford House of Blessing, 423 Erie St., Mon–Fri, 8:30-12:15 & 12:45-4:30. Thank you! 🎄
We’re collecting NEW toys, books, games, crafts, and PJs for kids 0–16.
Most needed:
• Gifts for Boys 10–16
• Gifts for Girls 13–16
• Books
• PJs (Youth M–XL)
Drop off at Stratford House of Blessing, 423 Erie St., Mon–Fri, 8:30-12:15 & 12:45-4:30. Thank you! 🎄
November 18, 2025 at 7:28 PM
🎁 Help make the holidays brighter!
We’re collecting NEW toys, books, games, crafts, and PJs for kids 0–16.
Most needed:
• Gifts for Boys 10–16
• Gifts for Girls 13–16
• Books
• PJs (Youth M–XL)
Drop off at Stratford House of Blessing, 423 Erie St., Mon–Fri, 8:30-12:15 & 12:45-4:30. Thank you! 🎄
We’re collecting NEW toys, books, games, crafts, and PJs for kids 0–16.
Most needed:
• Gifts for Boys 10–16
• Gifts for Girls 13–16
• Books
• PJs (Youth M–XL)
Drop off at Stratford House of Blessing, 423 Erie St., Mon–Fri, 8:30-12:15 & 12:45-4:30. Thank you! 🎄
Just a heads up that we will be closed for the afternoon (12:15-4:30) next Monday, November 17 to give our staff a chance to do some preparation for the Christmas season. Thanks for your understanding as we get ready for this busy time of year.
November 13, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Just a heads up that we will be closed for the afternoon (12:15-4:30) next Monday, November 17 to give our staff a chance to do some preparation for the Christmas season. Thanks for your understanding as we get ready for this busy time of year.
🎉 The 2026 Passport to Savings is here! 🎉
$50 gets you hundreds in local deals — dining, automotive, entertainment, health & beauty, and more. Save big, support local families, and grab one as a great stocking stuffer! 🎁
Buy yours: www.shob.org/passport-to-...
$50 gets you hundreds in local deals — dining, automotive, entertainment, health & beauty, and more. Save big, support local families, and grab one as a great stocking stuffer! 🎁
Buy yours: www.shob.org/passport-to-...
November 13, 2025 at 3:39 PM
🎉 The 2026 Passport to Savings is here! 🎉
$50 gets you hundreds in local deals — dining, automotive, entertainment, health & beauty, and more. Save big, support local families, and grab one as a great stocking stuffer! 🎁
Buy yours: www.shob.org/passport-to-...
$50 gets you hundreds in local deals — dining, automotive, entertainment, health & beauty, and more. Save big, support local families, and grab one as a great stocking stuffer! 🎁
Buy yours: www.shob.org/passport-to-...
🍲 Thank you, Stratford! 🍲
We’ve been a bit quiet while cleaning up after Empty Bowls, but our hearts are full! Nearly $44 000 raised (minus expenses) to support Stratford House of Blessing!
Huge thanks to every restaurant, sponsor, musician, volunteer & guest who made it such a beautiful night.
We’ve been a bit quiet while cleaning up after Empty Bowls, but our hearts are full! Nearly $44 000 raised (minus expenses) to support Stratford House of Blessing!
Huge thanks to every restaurant, sponsor, musician, volunteer & guest who made it such a beautiful night.
November 4, 2025 at 3:39 PM
🍲 Thank you, Stratford! 🍲
We’ve been a bit quiet while cleaning up after Empty Bowls, but our hearts are full! Nearly $44 000 raised (minus expenses) to support Stratford House of Blessing!
Huge thanks to every restaurant, sponsor, musician, volunteer & guest who made it such a beautiful night.
We’ve been a bit quiet while cleaning up after Empty Bowls, but our hearts are full! Nearly $44 000 raised (minus expenses) to support Stratford House of Blessing!
Huge thanks to every restaurant, sponsor, musician, volunteer & guest who made it such a beautiful night.
🥖 Freshly baked & perfectly paired!
Empty Bowls 2025 features breads from Downie St. Bakehouse, Taylor’s Delicatessen & Olive Your Favourites, and COBS Bread.
Join us Fri, Oct 24 (5–8 pm) at the Stratford Rotary Complex in support of Stratford House of Blessing.
🎟️ shob.org/empty-bowls
Empty Bowls 2025 features breads from Downie St. Bakehouse, Taylor’s Delicatessen & Olive Your Favourites, and COBS Bread.
Join us Fri, Oct 24 (5–8 pm) at the Stratford Rotary Complex in support of Stratford House of Blessing.
🎟️ shob.org/empty-bowls
October 23, 2025 at 3:46 PM
🥖 Freshly baked & perfectly paired!
Empty Bowls 2025 features breads from Downie St. Bakehouse, Taylor’s Delicatessen & Olive Your Favourites, and COBS Bread.
Join us Fri, Oct 24 (5–8 pm) at the Stratford Rotary Complex in support of Stratford House of Blessing.
🎟️ shob.org/empty-bowls
Empty Bowls 2025 features breads from Downie St. Bakehouse, Taylor’s Delicatessen & Olive Your Favourites, and COBS Bread.
Join us Fri, Oct 24 (5–8 pm) at the Stratford Rotary Complex in support of Stratford House of Blessing.
🎟️ shob.org/empty-bowls
🍽️ Empty Bowls 2025 brings together Stratford’s best food, art & music for a great cause!
Featuring: Black Angus Bakery, The Local Community Food Centre & Wild Hog Country Market.
🎟️ Oct 24 | 5–8 pm | Stratford Rotary Complex
👉 shob.org/empty-bowls
Featuring: Black Angus Bakery, The Local Community Food Centre & Wild Hog Country Market.
🎟️ Oct 24 | 5–8 pm | Stratford Rotary Complex
👉 shob.org/empty-bowls
October 23, 2025 at 3:41 PM
🍽️ Empty Bowls 2025 brings together Stratford’s best food, art & music for a great cause!
Featuring: Black Angus Bakery, The Local Community Food Centre & Wild Hog Country Market.
🎟️ Oct 24 | 5–8 pm | Stratford Rotary Complex
👉 shob.org/empty-bowls
Featuring: Black Angus Bakery, The Local Community Food Centre & Wild Hog Country Market.
🎟️ Oct 24 | 5–8 pm | Stratford Rotary Complex
👉 shob.org/empty-bowls
🎶 Artist Spotlight: The Bannerman Brothers 🎶
Best known as the frontmen of Upside of Maybe, The Bannerman Brothers bring heartfelt storytelling, rich harmonies, and great energy to the Empty Bowls 2025 stage.
📅 Oct 24 | Stratford Rotary Complex
🎟️ shob.org/empty-bowls
Best known as the frontmen of Upside of Maybe, The Bannerman Brothers bring heartfelt storytelling, rich harmonies, and great energy to the Empty Bowls 2025 stage.
📅 Oct 24 | Stratford Rotary Complex
🎟️ shob.org/empty-bowls
October 20, 2025 at 5:05 PM
🎶 Artist Spotlight: The Bannerman Brothers 🎶
Best known as the frontmen of Upside of Maybe, The Bannerman Brothers bring heartfelt storytelling, rich harmonies, and great energy to the Empty Bowls 2025 stage.
📅 Oct 24 | Stratford Rotary Complex
🎟️ shob.org/empty-bowls
Best known as the frontmen of Upside of Maybe, The Bannerman Brothers bring heartfelt storytelling, rich harmonies, and great energy to the Empty Bowls 2025 stage.
📅 Oct 24 | Stratford Rotary Complex
🎟️ shob.org/empty-bowls
💛 Huge thanks to our Platinum Plate Sponsor, Mark’s Stratford and Gold Fork Sponsor, MTE Consultants for helping make #EmptyBowls2025 possible!
Their generous support lets more proceeds go directly to our food bank programs.
🎟️ Oct 24 | shob.org/empty-bowls
Their generous support lets more proceeds go directly to our food bank programs.
🎟️ Oct 24 | shob.org/empty-bowls
October 20, 2025 at 5:04 PM
💛 Huge thanks to our Platinum Plate Sponsor, Mark’s Stratford and Gold Fork Sponsor, MTE Consultants for helping make #EmptyBowls2025 possible!
Their generous support lets more proceeds go directly to our food bank programs.
🎟️ Oct 24 | shob.org/empty-bowls
Their generous support lets more proceeds go directly to our food bank programs.
🎟️ Oct 24 | shob.org/empty-bowls
🍲 Any one of these Stratford spots would make a great date night — why not try all three (and more) at Empty Bowls 2025?
⭐ Gilly’s Pubhouse
⭐ Foster’s Inn
⭐ Mercer Kitchen, Beer Hall & Hotel
🎟️ Fri Oct 24 | Stratford Rotary Complex
👉 shob.org/empty-bowls
⭐ Gilly’s Pubhouse
⭐ Foster’s Inn
⭐ Mercer Kitchen, Beer Hall & Hotel
🎟️ Fri Oct 24 | Stratford Rotary Complex
👉 shob.org/empty-bowls
October 20, 2025 at 5:03 PM
🍲 Any one of these Stratford spots would make a great date night — why not try all three (and more) at Empty Bowls 2025?
⭐ Gilly’s Pubhouse
⭐ Foster’s Inn
⭐ Mercer Kitchen, Beer Hall & Hotel
🎟️ Fri Oct 24 | Stratford Rotary Complex
👉 shob.org/empty-bowls
⭐ Gilly’s Pubhouse
⭐ Foster’s Inn
⭐ Mercer Kitchen, Beer Hall & Hotel
🎟️ Fri Oct 24 | Stratford Rotary Complex
👉 shob.org/empty-bowls
🎉 Empty Bowls Auction Sneak Peek! 🎉
✈️ WestJet flight for 2 + Samsonite luggage
⚾ José Berríos signed baseball
🎭 Stratford Festival tickets
🌊 Niagara & Toronto attraction passes
🎨 Local art, ceramics, gift baskets & more!
🎟️ Oct 24 | Stratford Rotary Complex
👉 shob.org/empty-bowls
✈️ WestJet flight for 2 + Samsonite luggage
⚾ José Berríos signed baseball
🎭 Stratford Festival tickets
🌊 Niagara & Toronto attraction passes
🎨 Local art, ceramics, gift baskets & more!
🎟️ Oct 24 | Stratford Rotary Complex
👉 shob.org/empty-bowls
October 17, 2025 at 10:39 PM
🎉 Empty Bowls Auction Sneak Peek! 🎉
✈️ WestJet flight for 2 + Samsonite luggage
⚾ José Berríos signed baseball
🎭 Stratford Festival tickets
🌊 Niagara & Toronto attraction passes
🎨 Local art, ceramics, gift baskets & more!
🎟️ Oct 24 | Stratford Rotary Complex
👉 shob.org/empty-bowls
✈️ WestJet flight for 2 + Samsonite luggage
⚾ José Berríos signed baseball
🎭 Stratford Festival tickets
🌊 Niagara & Toronto attraction passes
🎨 Local art, ceramics, gift baskets & more!
🎟️ Oct 24 | Stratford Rotary Complex
👉 shob.org/empty-bowls
🌍 World Food Day reminds us that while some enjoy full tables, others face empty bowls.
Each handcrafted bowl at Empty Bowls 2025 is a symbol of both need and hope. Together, we can help fill every bowl. 🍲
🎟️ shob.org/empty-bowls
📅 Oct 24 | Stratford Rotary Complex
Each handcrafted bowl at Empty Bowls 2025 is a symbol of both need and hope. Together, we can help fill every bowl. 🍲
🎟️ shob.org/empty-bowls
📅 Oct 24 | Stratford Rotary Complex
October 16, 2025 at 8:24 PM
🌍 World Food Day reminds us that while some enjoy full tables, others face empty bowls.
Each handcrafted bowl at Empty Bowls 2025 is a symbol of both need and hope. Together, we can help fill every bowl. 🍲
🎟️ shob.org/empty-bowls
📅 Oct 24 | Stratford Rotary Complex
Each handcrafted bowl at Empty Bowls 2025 is a symbol of both need and hope. Together, we can help fill every bowl. 🍲
🎟️ shob.org/empty-bowls
📅 Oct 24 | Stratford Rotary Complex
🎶 Artist Spotlight: Lauren Neilson 🎶
We're excited to welcome Stratford’s own Lauren Neilson to the Empty Bowls stage!
A perfect date night of local food, music, and community spirit supporting Stratford House of Blessing.
📅 Fri Oct 24 | Stratford Rotary Complex
🎟️ Tickets: shob.org/empty-bowls
We're excited to welcome Stratford’s own Lauren Neilson to the Empty Bowls stage!
A perfect date night of local food, music, and community spirit supporting Stratford House of Blessing.
📅 Fri Oct 24 | Stratford Rotary Complex
🎟️ Tickets: shob.org/empty-bowls
October 15, 2025 at 6:46 PM
🎶 Artist Spotlight: Lauren Neilson 🎶
We're excited to welcome Stratford’s own Lauren Neilson to the Empty Bowls stage!
A perfect date night of local food, music, and community spirit supporting Stratford House of Blessing.
📅 Fri Oct 24 | Stratford Rotary Complex
🎟️ Tickets: shob.org/empty-bowls
We're excited to welcome Stratford’s own Lauren Neilson to the Empty Bowls stage!
A perfect date night of local food, music, and community spirit supporting Stratford House of Blessing.
📅 Fri Oct 24 | Stratford Rotary Complex
🎟️ Tickets: shob.org/empty-bowls