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“The Depot has helped me a lot, especially in the current financial situation my family and I are going through. We consider the Depot to be our second family”.

At The Depot, we offer many ways to access nourishing food. From groceries and seasonal markets to shared community meals, our programs are welcoming spaces where everyone can find fresh, healthy food, and make connections.
The Marché Depot supports community members struggling to afford food. At monthly appointments, you can choose from a variety of nutritious, culturally diverse foods in a welcoming, grocery-store-style space. Staff are onsite to answer questions and connect you with other community resources.
Registration is required before booking appointments.
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Marché Depot Hours (by appointment only)

Tuesday: 2:00-6:45 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM-5:45 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM

  • 6450 Somerled Ave. (corner of Bessborough)

Registration for new participants

Drop-in on Wednesdays and Fridays from 12:30–3:00 PM at our Program Space, 6450 Somerled Ave. — no appointment required.

Eligibility:

When registering, please bring:

  • Proof of address dated within the last 3 months
    - Acceptable proof: a utility bill, phone bill, or bank statement.
    - Not accepted: driver’s licence and leases.
  • Identification for each person in your household
    - Acceptable identification: passport, driver’s licence, health card, student ID, or any other official photo ID).

Contribution:

Households are asked to contribute $5, $7, or $10, depending on what you can afford. If you cannot pay, please speak with a staff member — no one is turned away for lack of funds.

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Your donation helps put fresh food on the table. Thanks to our bulk purchasing power, for every $1 donated we can buy $3 worth of food.
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Please note we do not accept individual food donations. For bulk donations please contact us.

Why we Moved Away from Individual Food Donations
The Resto Depot is a warm, drop-in space where you can enjoy hearty, low-cost meals, beverages, and connect with other community members. Staff are on-site to answer questions and connect you to other community resources.

Drop-in hours

Tuesday: 2:30–6:45 PM
Thursday: 10:30 AM–2:15 PM

  • 6450 Somerled Ave. (corner of Bessborough)

Eligibility:

The Resto Depot is open to everyone!

Contribution:

You are asked to contribute $2–$12 for the meal, depending on what you can pay. If you cannot pay, please speak with a staff member — no one is turned away for lack of funds.

Moisson Montréal plays a key role in sustaining our Marché Depot, Resto Depot, and Snack Program. Every Monday, our team picks up donated food that complements what we purchase for our programs. All food we receive from Moisson aligns with our healthy food policy and includes both staples and fresh produce. In 2024, their support represented more than $450,000 worth of food that went directly to our community.

Please note we do not accept individual food donations. For bulk donations please contact us.

From June to October, our Good Food Markets bring fresh, often local produce to four NDG sectors — Walkley, Saint-Raymond, Benny, and Westhaven — where grocery options are limited.

This season’s schedule:

The market schedule for the upcoming season is not yet available. Check back in May!

  • Westhaven Market: Monthly on Tuesdays from 4:00–5:30 PM - June 17, July 22, August 12, September 16, October 14
  • 7405 Harley Avenue

By shopping at our markets, you can:

  • Access fresh, affordable produce
  • Support local suppliers and growers
  • Connect with your neighbours

Eligibility:

Our Good Food Markets are open to everyone!

Contribution:

The markets use a 3-tiered pricing model. Choose the price that best fits your budget, no questions asked! Paying the highest tier helps keep the program running and accessible to others.

Our Mini Markets bring fresh, often local produce to five low-income housing complexes (HLMs) for seniors in NDG. These onsite markets bring healthy food directly to residents while creating welcoming community spaces.

We run our Mini Markets in close collaboration with New Hope Senior Citizens’ Centre. From funding to design and implementation, our teams work side by side to make the program a success. New Hope provides outreach and complementary programming, so residents not only access affordable, healthy food but also connect to other supports and resources in the neighbourhood.

Mini Market partners:

  • Habitations Notre-Dame-de-Grâce
  • Habitations Mayfair
  • Habitations Monkland
  • Habitations Saint-Raymond
  • Habitations De Terrebonne HLM
The Snack Program provides healthy snacks and meal kits to children and youth in NDG. We prioritize fresh, minimally processed foods, accommodate common allergens, and reflect diverse food traditions so every child can take part.
The program is made possible through strong partnerships with local community centres. We work closely with them to ensure snacks meet the needs of their youth. By bringing food directly into these spaces, the program extends our reach to young people who might not otherwise come to The Depot — while also strengthening community centres with the food support they need.

Our Snack partners:

  • Saint-Raymond Community Centre
  • Westhaven Elmhurst Community Recreation Association
  • YMCA-NDG
  • Jeunesse Loyola
  • Walkley Centre
  • Loisirs Singerman

We know that people experiencing food insecurity are also likely to be navigating other poverty-related issues. At the Depot, access support and referral services to help you connect with trusted community resources across NDG and beyond.

You’re welcome to drop in during our drop-in hours to meet with our staff and get connected to the resources you need.

Drop-in hours

For quick requests or to be referred to a resource, come by:
Tuesday: 2:30–6:45 PM
Thursday: 10:30 AM–2:15 PM

For more in-depth discussion and one-on-one support, come by:
Friday: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

  • 6450 Somerled Ave. (corner of Bessborough)
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