Compass Point Food Market

We all go through difficult times when we need some kind of help and support from others. Our goal is to make the Food Market a welcoming space for those who attend and for those who volunteer.

Every Story is Different

Dates: 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month
Time: 9:00 – 10:30 am

The Food Market is located at Compass Point Bible Church at 1500 Kerns Road in Burlington.

When you arrive, take the middle of the 3 driveways off Kerns Road, and go all the way to the back of the building.

Entrance will be through the back door into the gymnasium.

Dates for 2024 Food Market

January 11th & 25th
February 8th & 22nd
March 8th & 22nd
April 12th & 26th
May 10th & 24th
June 14th & 28th
July 12th & 26th
August 9th & 23rd
September 13th & 27th
October 11th & 25th
November 8th & 22nd
December 6th

Learn more about our Thanksgiving Food Drive

What To Expect

1. The Food Market is open on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month from 9:00 am -10:30 am.

2. Doors open at 8:30 am. All those in line at by that time will receive a number at random and be welcomed into the waiting area with coffee and treats (complementary). Subsequent arrivals will receive the next number in order.

3. At 9:00 am the Food Market shopping area will open. Numbers will be called in sequence. Those showing up towards the end of the market (like 10 or 10:15 am) will likely have a shorter wait but may have a reduced selection of food to choose from.

FAQs

What Information Will Be Required?

We require a form of ID that includes full name and address. There’ll be an interview to ask a series of questions required for registration. Some of these questions include:

Name
address
birth dates of family members that live in the same household (with the corresponding ID)
marital status
phone number and email
yearly income
identification to validate all information.

Additionally, few other questions will be asked, that will help us get to know you and understand your situation so we can offer support in other ways that we are able.

What Should I Bring Each Week?

Please bring your own reusable bags to put your groceries in, your ID and Food Market card (with barcode in).

How Long Should I Expect to be at the Food Market?

This depends on when you arrive at the Food Market, the random number received, and how many others are attending that week.

Those showing up before 8:30 am and getting a random number can expect to be there until about 9:10 am (for those receiving #1) or possibly as late as 10:00 am (for those receiving #30 or #40).

Those showing up at 10 or 10:15, might only be there for 15-30 minutes, but may have a reduced selection of food to choose from.

Can I get Food Delivered?

No. We do not offer food delivery.

Can I Pick up Food for Someone Else?

No, you cannot pick up for someone else. In order to ensure the equitable treatment of all guests, we require that food recipients be present in person.

How Can I Help?

Donate Food Cards

Donate food cards that will be used to purchase most needed food items including milk. Cards in any donation from stores such as: Costco, Walmart, Sobeys or Fortinos would be most welcome.

Drop off at the church during the week.