Our free, twice-weekly community meals are open to everyone, and reduce barriers for many of our community members to access good, fresh, healthy food for themselves and their families.
Our meals are made with care by a professional chef and a team of dedicated volunteers. We focus on fresh, healthy, and delicious food that helps you feel good. Our meals change with the seasons, and we use lots of vegetables, often grown on our urban farm. Every meal is nutritious, filling, and made with love.
Most meals include a main dish and sides, and on Mondays, we also serve dessert. A vegetarian option is always available, and we do our best to support allergies and gluten-free needs. However, our kitchen is not allergen-free, so if you have a serious allergy, please take extra care. We serve up to 300 people at a time, which means we are not always able to meet every individual need.
This is a warm and happy place where people come together to share a meal. Guests sit at tables together, and if you come alone, a greeter can help you find a seat. The space is welcoming, friendly, and full of conversation. There is also a children’s corner with toys if your child needs to move around. Everything you see is made possible by volunteers who prepare, serve, and clean up—this is truly community coming together.
Mondays
4:30pm – 6pm
• Just come in, find a seat, and relax
• Always includes a dessert (fresh fruit, cookies, or ice cream)
Fridays
11am – 1pm
•Served cafeteria-style
•You move through the line and choose what you’d like
• We value eating together as a community and as such, take-out meals are not usually available.
• If you have a special situation, please speak with our greeter or community connector
• Second helpings are offered in the last 15 minutes, once everyone has been served
Meals are free for everyone, with no expectation to pay. For those who would like to contribute, a donation box and a $10 tap option are available at the door, and donations can also be made online. Everything you see is made possible by volunteers who prepare, serve, and clean up—this is truly community coming together.
We are grateful to the Stratford Perth Community Foundation regional grant for helping to make these meals possible.
People often tell us this is more than just a meal—it’s a place to belong.
Here’s what our community says they love about community meals at The Local:
“I love that everyone gives my baby attention and thinks he is cute!”
“People can be who they are without judgment.”
“Meeting so many beautiful souls.”
“The staff, volunteers, PEOPLE!”
“Everyone is welcome—the young, elderly, rich, poor—it doesn’t matter.”
This is a place for everyone. Come as you are. Find a seat. Share a meal. Be part of your community.
See our calendar for all our meal times.
Grab your friends and enjoy a fabulous night of food, games, and auctions!
Saturday, November 21st, 2026
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