About Project SHARE
Project SHARE of Niagara Falls provides essential support services that improve the lives of Niagara Falls individuals and families in need. As a non-profit charitable organization, Project SHARE has been providing emergency food and support services to residents of Niagara Falls for more than 30 years. The acronym SHARE represents support, housing, awareness, resources and emergency.
Important Update: New Appointment-Based Food Room Access Starting September 3, 2024
Effective Tuesday, September 3, 2024, Project SHARE will be transitioning to an appointment-based system for accessing our emergency food room at both our Stanley Avenue and Chippawa satellite locations. We are implementing this new system to reduce wait times and improve our service for clients.
Appointments can be made in person at either Project SHARE location, by calling 905-357-5121 ext. 250, or emailing emergencyfood@projectshare.ca
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How you can help
Donate
We need your help to provide emergency food to our neighbours in need throughout the year. Most needed donations: Fresh or frozen fruits & vegetables, peanut butter, baby food & formula, to name a few.
Volunteer
Volunteers are an integral part of our organization. They are the heart of Project SHARE, performing many essential tasks. Our core group of volunteers give their time to assist families in need.
Host an Event
Project SHARE welcomes the public’s help in many ways as we work together to strive for a healthy community.
people helped with emergency food
%
of those we help are children
families per day*
people waiting for affordable housing
lbs of food is distributed each year
FAQs & most needed items
Baby formula, food
Diapers (especially size 6) & pull-ups
Boost, Ensure, protein bars
Fruits & vegetables: fresh, frozen & canned
Protein: fresh, frozen & canned
Peanut butter
Feminine hygiene products
shampoo, soap, deodorant, toothbrushes & toothpaste
Allergen free foods
How to get help
Project SHARE programs and services are available to anyone residing in Niagara Falls who is struggling to meet their basic needs. Some programs may require documentation to be provided in order to determine eligibility. For more information on program requirements please call 905-357-5121
How often can a client receive help at Project SHARE?
Clients may come once per month for both perishable and non-perishable foods, and essential household items.
Where do you get the food from?
Project SHARE delivers over 1,000,000 lbs of food annually. Food drives, Project SHARE events, 3rd party events, barrels at community partners, support from local grocery stores, bakeries, farmers, restaurants and donations from the community. Project SHARE purchases emergency food in bulk through monetary donations to obtain the best price per unit.
How are you funded?
Project SHARE is a charitable organization established in 1989 (#107861338RR0001). While funding is provided by The City of Niagara Falls and The Region Municipality of Niagara, these dollars do not cover all of the costs of operating the building, programs, and emergency resources. Fundraising of $900,000 annually must be raised within the community.
Do you accept donations of gently used clothing or household items?
How many people do you help?
An average of 130 families per day come to Project SHARE for emergency assistance, and 32% of those we help are children. Last year we served over 14,000 individuals.
Do you prefer donations of money, gift cards or food?
Project SHARE gratefully accepts donations of fresh, frozen and non-perishable foods and monetary gifts. Monetary donations go further to purchase emergency food necessities.
Latest News
Project SHARE Invites Niagara Falls to Join the 12th Annual Coldest Night of the Year Walk
Niagara Falls, ON — Project SHARE invites the Niagara Falls community to bundle up and join the 12th annual Meridian Credit Union Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) walk on Saturday, February 22, 2025. This family-friendly fundraising event raises awareness and...
Project SHARE Opens Satellite Food Bank Site
(Alastair Davis and Jo Low at Project Share’s new satellite location at Chippawa Presbyterian Church, which opened Wednesday, September 27th 2023, Photo Credit: Bob Tymczyszyn / Torstar)Project Share continues to see an alarming number of people relying on our...