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Hamilton Out of the Cold
begins its 27th season

Last season we served
30,410 hot, nutritious meals to those in need.

Times & Locations  2024-2025

So…What’s Been Happening?

1. Hamilton Out of the Cold Works the Canadian Open

36 volunteers worked every day of the Canadian Open at two food concessions, serving up hot food and cold drinks. It brought in funds to help start our new season.

2. Hamilton Out of the Cold
Participates in the Supercrawl

HOOTC volunteers worked every day of the annual Supercrawl, giving out free refreshments and sharing our story.

3. Hamilton Out of the Cold
and the Hamilton Hurricanes Make a Great Team

Hamilton Out of the Cold volunteers purchased tickets to attend the opening day of the Hamilton Hurricanes. We helped beat the previous opening-day record for attendance and were rewarded by our kind friends – the Hamilton Hurricanes.

In our 27th year, we celebrate the tireless efforts of our incredible volunteers, the privilege of serving our deserving guests in the Hamilton area and our supportive donors who help us to continue to provide this much needed nourishment. 

We are proud to celebrate 27 years of service in the Hamilton community. HOOTC was established in December 1997 at James St. Baptist Church by two retired teachers, Gloria Colizza and Sister Carole Anne Guay. From its humble beginning of offering one meal to one single guest on its first night, HOOTC has grown to a program serving 30, 410 hot meals in 2023-2024.
Our mission is to provide hot, nutritious meals for those in need in the Hamilton community. Served with dignity and compassion, HOOTC is a volunteer based, low barrier program sustained by donations of both money and food from foundations, local groups, businesses and individuals. 

Serving it Up in Years Gone By

Always Healthy
Fresh, Donated Breads
Getting Ready for Packing
Careful Packing
Ready for Pickup
Enjoy!
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Last season… our 300+ volunteers
– shopped
– cooked,
– packaged,
– and delivered (curbside)
30,410 hot, nutritious meals
for those in need.

Can you help us do it again?
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