Milton Public Library's Diwali Food Drive Collects for Food for Life Through October

The season of giving around Diwali is being marked with a community food drive in Milton. Throughout October, the Milton Public Library is collecting non-perishable donations for Food for Life, with a focus on ingredients that reflect the Festival of Lights.

What Happened

The library is inviting residents to drop off non-perishable food at any of its three branches during October, with all donations going to Food for Life. The drive is framed around Diwali, and the requested items reflect that, alongside everyday staples.

Suggested donations include rice, cooking oil, flour and Indian spices such as garam masala, coriander powder, cumin (jeera) powder and turmeric, as well as pasta and sauce.

Key Details

• The food drive runs October 1 to 31, 2026.

• All donations go to Food for Life.

• Suggested items: rice, cooking oil, flour, and Indian spices (garam masala, coriander powder, jeera powder, turmeric), plus pasta and sauce.

• Drop-off at any Milton Public Library branch:

• Main Branch, 1010 Main Street East.

• Sherwood Branch, 6355 Main Street West.

• Beaty Branch, 945 Fourth Line.

Community Impact

Tying the drive to Diwali is a thoughtful way to support neighbours facing food insecurity while reflecting the cultural traditions of many Milton families. Collecting familiar spices and staples also helps make hampers more useful and welcoming for the people who receive them.

With drop-off at all three branches for the whole month, it is an easy way for residents to give back during the festival season.

Background

Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is celebrated by Hindu, Sikh and Jain communities and is widely marked across Milton. Food for Life is a local organization that distributes fresh and non-perishable food to people in need across Halton.

Source: FM101 Milton Now / Milton Public Library — https://www.miltonnow.ca/2026/09/30/139291/

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