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Our Programs

Infant & Toddler Food Bank

Menstruation Product Assistance

Prenatal Welcome Baby Support

Emergency assistance of infant formula, baby food, disposable diapers, hygiene and breastfeeding supplies*.


Families with children aged 0-3 will receive a free emergency supply of age appropriate essentials. 


*As available.

Prenatal Welcome Baby Support

Menstruation Product Assistance

Prenatal Welcome Baby Support

Prenatal and postpartum supplies. Welcome Baby packages include diapers, hygiene products, newborn items and breastfeeding essentials*.


Available to those in their third trimester of pregnancy. 


*Note that this program does not provide infant formula.

Menstruation Product Assistance

Menstruation Product Assistance

Menstruation Product Assistance

2-3 month supply of sanitary napkins or tampons available to any menstruating individuals in Hamilton  & surrounding areas.


Menstruation Product kits contain a variety of brand, format and absorbency ranges*. 


*As available.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at info@essentialaid.ca if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Simply visit our Centre during walk-in Program hours. No appointment is necessary.

Monday 10am-12pm

Tuesday 6pm-8pm

Wednesday 10am-12pm

Thursday 6pm-8pm

Friday 10am-12pm


Note that all programs are closed on holidays, during inclement weather days (as decided by the HWDSB), and during our annual winter holiday shut down. See the CONTACT page for details.

In addition to your reusable bags, please bring valid government issued identification for each member of your family who will be accessing our programs. 

We welcome Infant & Toddler Food Bank program and Menstruation Product Assistance program visits once every other calendar month. Welcome Baby program visits are offered once during the third trimester of pregnancy.


Eg: If you accessed a program in January, you would be welcomed to access it again anytime in March. 

Essential Aid and family services of ontario inc.

100 Main St. East, suite 201, Hamilton, ON L8N 3W4, Canada

phone: (289) 799-9514

REGISTERED CHARITY 82522 7648 RR0001 


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