Service Description
The campus Food Bank is an emergency food assistance program run by the Student Association for current students of George Brown College. It offers students immediate access to food when they experience lack of finances due to a number of reasons such as rising living costs and tuition fees. The food bank is a member agency of the Daily Bread Food Bank, its major supplier of food that is distributed to students. There is no fee to register for the service.
Registration Process
Students are asked to read and retain a copy of this policy and fill-out a registration form. Proof of current enrolment and student identification is required. If a student is living with and financially supporting other household members, the student can add his/her children and up to one more adult. To do so, proof of residence and identification is required (see form). Personal information collected is kept confidential. Only statistical type of information is reported. To avoid delays, provide complete information and supporting documents. Students should register at the campus location most convenient for them to visit as they will only be able to access the one chosen.
Visiting Process
Students are asked to plan their visit in advance for their convenience: bring own bags to carry food, arrange own transportation and place of storage. Bags cannot be stored in the office or in lockers that have not been registered.
Students will be served following a daily sign-in process. Consult with that staff for specific sign-in instructions and operating hours which can vary from time to time due to volunteer and staff availability. Only the student or the designated adult member included will be allowed to make the visit. Students can only sign-in for their own self and not for any other student. Once signed in, students must be present when their turn is called. If the turn is missed, it could result in longer wait times especially during busy days. Students will be assisted in the food bank one at a time.
Registration Form: download ,submit the form to one of our office locations.
Food Bank Policy: download
Hours of Operation
Casa Loma:
(located at the E Building, Room E130)
Monday: 10am – 4pm
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: 10am – 4pm
Thursday: 10am – 4pm
Friday: 10am – 2pm
* please note hours of operation are subject to change
St. James:
(Location in the main building, Rm 159A)
Monday: 10am – 4pm
Tuesday: 10am – 4pm
Wednesday: CLOSED
Thursday: 10am – 4pm
Friday: 10am – 2pm
* please note hours of operation are subject to change