Everyone deserves a full table.
La Maison Entre Familles is a neighbourhood food bank in Sainte-Geneviève. We provide weekly baskets, school deliveries and seasonal support to families, students, seniors and newcomers — with warmth, dignity and complete confidentiality.
A small house doing big things
From one man’s backyard to a lifeline for the West Island — here is what your neighbours build together every week.
Find your way in
Whether you need a hand or want to lend one, there’s a place for you here.
I need food
Register for a weekly basket or school delivery. Very few requirements, always confidential, and offered with respect.
Get helpI want to help
Pack baskets, sort donations, deliver to families. Even one or two hours makes a real difference — no experience needed.
Volunteer with usI want to give
A gift by e-transfer or a bag of groceries both put food on a neighbour’s table this week. Every contribution counts.
Support the mission
It started in a backyard
La Maison Entre Familles was founded in 1997 by the late Paul Macream, with a simple mission: to support neighbours in need across the West Island. What began humbly in his own backyard has grown into a vital resource, now operating from our home in Sainte-Geneviève.
With the steady help of his sister-in-law — known to everyone as Ma Tante — and the dedication of family and volunteers, that mission keeps growing. Today we serve more families than ever, carrying forward the same vision that inspired our founder: to help our community with heart, dignity and hope.
- Heart. We treat every family the way we’d treat our own.
- Dignity. No judgment, no red tape, complete confidentiality.
- Hope. Often a stepping stone toward greater stability.
Food, and the resources around it
We do more than fill a basket. We connect families to the wider network of care in our sector.
Weekly food baskets
Healthy groceries for individuals and families, with fresh produce whenever we can.
School & student support
Baskets, breakfast items and stocked student fridges with local CÉGEPs, adult-ed centres and AJOI.
Home delivery
Case-by-case delivery for neighbours facing mobility or transportation barriers.
Seasonal family support
Holiday baskets, back-to-school help and emergency support when it’s needed most.
You will be met with respect, not questions
We understand how hard it can be to reach out. Your information stays private, we don’t contact outside agencies without your consent, and we collect only what we need to serve you well.
“We’re here to support you — not to judge you.”
“La Maison Entre Familles has been a lifesaver for our community. Their dedication to helping families in need is truly inspiring.”— A West Island neighbour
We work hand in hand with our community
Food insecurity is bigger than any one organization. We partner locally so more neighbours get the support they need.
No one in our community should go hungry
Each week we serve more than 100 families, seniors and newcomers. Your gift, your time or a bag of groceries keeps that table full.