The Hygiene and Food Pantry began in February 2012 and continues the Christian tradition of providing much-needed food and hygiene products to those less fortunate.  It is open to everyone, regardless of religious faith or background, serving anyone in need who lives in Welland.

The Food Pantry provides the basic essentials of food for individuals and families, allowing them the dignity to select for themselves the products they need.  The hygiene section is the only fully-stocked source of hygiene items in the City of Welland. All who come through our doors will find everything from laundry detergent, baby care items, soap, shampoo, feminine hygiene products, and other essentials.  Clients choose according to their needs, granting them dignity and self-respect.

The Pantry is open every Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday (9:30 am to 11:30 am) and is supported through the generosity of the parishioners of Holy Trinity and caring community members and groups. All donations go directly to assisting those in need. None of the gifts allotted for this project go to anything other than providing assistance. Labour costs are non-existent because the Pantry is run solely by volunteers. We have been able to assist many who find it difficult to acquire the necessities of life.

The demand for both hygiene and food products has increased, as has the number of clients. We are seeing increasing numbers of seniors reaching out for assistance. Many families new to Canada, either immigrants or refugees, come through our doors for help, often with young children and grandparents.