Our Mission

To provide a hot meal in a warm environment to those in need while building a healthier community.

Our Vision and Values

To provide excellent service in a compassionate, inclusive and safe environment while leading our community in food security initiatives

About Gathering Place, Community Food Centre

The Gathering Place is North Bay's Community Soup Kitchen. We are a not-for-profit organization and a registered charity.

Funding:

We do not receive any funding from any level of government. Our entire operational budget is dependent upon donations from individuals, groups and businesses.

Facility:

We have a warm, friendly, barrier-free building with a commercial grade kitchen, 26 seat dining room, two washrooms (one handi-cap accessible) and a small office.

Dining Room Hours:

Our dining room is open for lunch Monday to Friday from 11:30AM - 1:30PM.

Family Friday is open to households of 2 or more people.  Every Friday we are open from 4-6, and guests can stop in for some frozen meals and grocery items.

We are a food distribution hub.  We provide meals and grocery items to church food banks, group homes, shelters, social agencies and youth programs across the city.

Quick Facts:

-The Gathering Place serves 25,000 meals per year to neighbours in need in the North Bay and Area District.

-Since opening in 2003, The Gathering Place has served over 270,000 meals