Hamilton Food Share
About HFS
Who We Are
Neighbours Helping Neighbours
Operating since 1990, Hamilton Food Share is the emergency food shipping and receiving hub and emergency food systems coordinator for the network of agencies we support in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
We provide industrial-scale food resources to hunger relief agencies, operating emergency food programs open to the public. The food is equitably delivered to food banks and meal programs to ensure that people living in poverty have access to healthy food for themselves and their families.
We place a greater emphasis on nutritious food. We have greatly increased our capacity to receive, store, and distribute fresh/frozen food items, ensuring that all families who rely on emergency food programs have access to a variety of food options. We generally accept food that can be used to build healthy meals.
Most of the food distributed is donated by our generous local food industry, including wholesalers and farmers. Some is purchased in bulk at deep discounts and the remainder comes from community food drives by local groups or from special events.
Our Mission
Working together toward a hunger-free community.
Our Values
Every person has the right to safe and nutritious food.
Privacy and dignity are essential for everyone, particularly people struggling with poverty.
Volunteers and staff demonstrate integrity, fairness, and honesty.
Organizational partnerships must further our anti-hunger mission and be based on respect, trust, and openness.
Generosity from our community will be encouraged and celebrated.
Staff Directory
Hamilton Food Share Team
| Staff Member | Position |
|---|---|
| Radhika Subramanyan | Chief Executive Officer |
| Deborah Walsh | Senior Manager, Operations |
| Haleigh-Rain Eady | Senior Manager, Fundraising and Development |
| Drew Parker | Warehouse Manager |
| Justin Destro | Warehouse Coordinator |
| Doreen Ssenabulya | People and Culture Specialist |
| Autumn Crayford | Executive Assistant |
| Philip Kinch | Administrative Assistant |
| Gary McCarthy | Driver/Warehouse Worker |
| George Ampofo | Warehouse Worker/Driver |
| Mark Pietrantonio | Warehouse Driver/Worker |
Our Data
Reports & Statements & Newsletters
At Hamilton Food Share we pride ourselves on our transparency. We are proud to be included on the Charity Intelligence’s Top 100 Charities in Canada List for 2023 and ranked a Five-Star Charity, with an A- in results reporting and a checkmark + rating in financial transparency. Below you will find copies of our Annual Reports, our Hunger Report, our Audited Financial Statements and our Newsletters.
Media
HFS in the News
We appreciate assistance from our local media in the fight against hunger. Below you will find a selection of recent news stories about the work of Hamilton Food Share.