Client programs
At Kanata Food Cupboard, we’re here to support you with fresh food options and a variety of annual programs designed to help meet your needs.
Explore the current programs below, and check back often for updates on new and upcoming programs.
Winter
Holiday hamper program 2025
Celebrate the season with warmth and generosity! Our annual Holiday Hamper Program supports families by providing a festive holiday meal—either through a grocery gift card or a hamper of food items—and gift cards for children aged 17 and under to help make the holidays a little brighter.
Important Dates
- Apply by: Thursday, November 27, 2025
- Pickup/Delivery Info Sent: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
- Gift Card Pickup: Monday, December 8 & Tuesday, December 9
- Gift Card Delivery: Thursday, December 11
- Food Hamper Delivery: Monday, December 15
Winterwear program
With the help of talented local crafters, we collect and distribute warm winter hats, scarves, and mittens/gloves to the families we serve. From infants to adults, this programs ensures that all our neighbours stay warm through the cold winter months.
Spring
Seeds and soil program
In partnership with JustFood, we host a Seeds and Soil distribution where families receive top quality organic soil, organic, non-GMO seeds, growing bags, and gardening resources to begin their own gardens and grow their own fresh produce.
Summer
Back-to-school program
The Kanata Food Cupboard's annual Back to School Program provides high-quality school bags and lunch bags to students in Kanata who need assistance preparing for the upcoming school year. Stay tuned for details on the 2026 program.
Fall
Annual Thanksgiving Program
Thanksgiving hampers are available for any family in Kanata in need of assistance and include a frozen turkey, potatoes, canned vegetables, cranberry sauce, stuffing mix and canned gravy—all the trimmings you need to make a Thanksgiving Dinner.
Additional programs
Birthday boxes
As donations allow, we provide cake mix, icing, and other birthday supplies to families with children for them to celebrate their birthday.
Family literacy week
In partnership with the Kanata-Hazeldean Lions Club and Kanata-Stittsville Kiwanis Club, we offer new books for school-aged children each January. This complements our Free Little Library, which is available year-round in our waiting room.
Pop-up thrift events
In partnership with QuirkyBird Studios, we host several events throughout the year where we transform a space into a Pop Up Thrift store and invite families to shop for clothing, footwear, housewares and more for their families free of charge.
Interested in supporting our client programs?