The Dew Drop Inn has been feeding the hungry in Thunder Bay for 45 years now. The Dew Drop Inn was founded by Sister Roberta Derochie on February 9th, 1981. Sister Roberta envisioned a warm, welcoming place where hungry people could come to eat with no questions asked. We take great pride in the fact 45 years later; thanks to our community we have been able to keep our doors open and are able to carry on her vision.
At The Dew Drop Inn, our mission is simple; to ensure a safe welcoming place that provides a nourishing daily meal while building a community of inclusion, dignity and respect.
As a compassion kitchen, we are committed to providing nutritious meals in a safe and welcoming environment. We are open every day of the year from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., offering 6½ hours of food access each day. We are firm believers that hunger does not take a day off so nor do we.
We offer cold bagged lunches from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily or the choice of our daily hot meal served each afternoon from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. We are believers in choices here at the Dew Drop Inn. Hot meals can be chosen to dine in or be taken home. All our hot meals are served with our daily soup, choice of beverage and choice of dessert.
We believe that no one should have to face hunger alone. Everyone who visits us is treated with kindness, dignity and respect, with no questions asked. Our goal is to remove barriers, offer hope, and provide a place where people feel valued and cared for.
Thank you to our volunteers, staff, donors, and community partners whose generosity make our work possible. Together we continue to not just fill stomachs but fill the hearts and souls of everyone who enters our door, one meal, one conversation, and one act of kindness at a time.