Ancaster Community Services

When you give to Ancaster Community Services, you can give with confidence thanks to the Imagine Canada Trustmark.

Imagine Canada is the only national accreditation for not-for-profits that was built by the sector, for the sector. Holding this accreditation is an ongoing commitment to high standards of governance, accountability and transparency. It means the community we serve, the donors who support us and the volunteers who share their time can feel confident about how we operate.

Learn more: https://buff.ly/v4oNPpH

Just a quick note to let you know the team at Ancaster Community Services has all new email addresses, so make sure to update your contact information. Emails sent to old email addresses will be forwarded to the new email address but only until the end of the year.

Kaylee: [email protected]
Kristin: [email protected]
Josh: [email protected]
Valerie: [email protected]
Erica: [email protected]
Cindy: [email protected]

Ancaster Little League recently held a food drive in support of the Ancaster Food Bank and they collected an incredible 120 lbs of food! ⚾🥫💙

As food bank demand continues to grow, community initiatives like this are needed to keep our shelves stocked. Every donation helps support residents experiencing food insecurity, and every act of generosity helps build a more caring and connected Ancaster. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this initiative a success!

There's still time to register for the 2026 Babysitting Course! This fun and interactive course teaches students 11-14 years old about fire safety, water safety, basic first aid and other important topics to help them babysit with confidence.

Cost: $75

Week 1: July 6-10 (1 – 3pm)
Week 2: July 20-24 (1 – 3 pm)

Please only register for one of the two weeks. Spaces are limited to 20 students per session. To register, start by filling out the form on our website: https://buff.ly/SN2Lrj5

Once you have registered, please pay for the course by e-transfer, over the phone with a credit card, or stop by the office.

Thank you to the Ancaster Film Fest for donating the proceeds of their recent showings of Holy Days and Tow. We also want to thank the sponsors, Brad and Nancy Fleming, who chose to donate their sponsorship fee. These donations make a real difference in the work we do and the lives of the people we serve. We are proud to be part of such a generous community.

Visit ancasterfilmfest.com to learn more about upcoming screenings at the Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre.

26% of people with disabilities report some level of household food insecurity. During National AccessAbility Week, we recognize that accessibility includes access to healthy food and daily essentials.

As the cost of living continues to rise, the need for accessible and compassionate food support has never been greater. The Food Assistance Program (Food Bank) helps support community members facing financial hardship, including many living with disabilities, chronic illness or mobility challenges.

Learn more about how you can access and/or support this program: https://buff.ly/scuAM8E

Grocery costs are rising and every dollar matters… not only for the families we serve but also for the many families who support us. We have put together a list of most-needed food bank items along with current sale prices from local grocery store flyers. A small saving at checkout can make a big difference for a neighbour in need. Thank you for helping us stretch every dollar, every donation and every act of kindness a little bit further.

Donation bins are located at each of the grocery stores included in this list (Ancaster Food Basics, Ancaster Giant Tiger and Ancaster Longo’s). Donations (unexpired, unopened, non-perishable grocery items only) can be brought to Ancaster Community Services at 300 Wilson Street East, Ancaster (Monday-Friday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm). There is a donation bin located in the lower foyer.

People with disabilities are about 5x more likely to experience food insecurity. During National AccessAbility Week, we recognize that accessibility includes access to healthy food and daily essentials.

As the cost of living continues to rise, the need for accessible and compassionate food support has never been greater. The Food Assistance Program (Food Bank) helps support community members facing financial hardship, including many living with disabilities, chronic illness or mobility challenges.

Learn more about how you can access and/or support this program: https://buff.ly/scuAM8E