Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the collection, preparation and delivery of food for the needy.
Canadian industry
624210 Community food services
Services communautaires d'alimentation
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Community food services |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 62421 - Community food services |
| International correspondence | Q8890* |
| Source | https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index |
| Source verification | 2026-08-13 |
Canada-wide tax and filing context
Canada-wide business, tax, and filing context from the local country pack and tax pack.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Tax authority | Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) |
| Business identifier | Business Number (BN): 9-digit identifier with program account suffixes such as RT0001 for GST/HST, RP0001 for payroll, and RC0001 for corporate income tax. |
| Filing requirements | Business Number registration; Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities) attached to T1; Form T2 (Corporation Income Tax Return); Form T5013; Form GST34 |
| Sector authority | Health Canada and provincial colleges of physicians and health professionals |
Inclusions
- collection and distribution of donated food
- distribution of clothing and blankets to the poor
- preparation and delivery of meals to persons who, by reason of age, disability or illness, are unable to prepare meals for themselves
- preparation and provision of meals at fixed or mobile locations
Examples
- community meals, social services
- food banks
- meal delivery programs (e.g., meals on wheels), social services
- neighbourhood meal and soup kitchen services
- school milk program
- collection and distribution of donated food
- community meals, social services
- distribution of clothing and blankets to the poor
- food banks
- meal delivery programs (e.g., meals on wheels), social services
- neighbourhood meal and soup kitchen services
- preparation and delivery of meals to persons who, by reason of age, disability or illness, are unable to prepare meals for themselves
- preparation and provision of meals at fixed or mobile locations
- school milk program
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
community meals, social servicesfood banksmeal delivery programs (e.g., meals on wheels), social servicesneighbourhood meal and soup kitchen servicesschool milk program
Source: STATCAN_TITLE, 2026-08-13
Classification Confidence Score
5 of 6 factors passing
8/ 10
Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-08-13)
International crosswalk — ISIC Rev. 4 mapping: Q8890*
Previous edition migration — NAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy — 5 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documented — SME thresholds documented in federal tax pack
Trade or export match — No direct HS code correspondence in current bundle
Legacy crosswalk — Legacy system (SIC 1980) retired in this region
Business Profiles
When you might need code 624210
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
01
624210
Community food services
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 624210 Community food services. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
624210
community meals, social services
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as community meals, social services. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 624210 Community food services to a business file.
03
624210
food banks
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as food banks. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 624210 Community food services to a business file.
04
624210
meal delivery programs (e.g., meals on wheels), social services
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as meal delivery programs (e.g., meals on wheels), social services. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 624210 Community food services to a business file.
Business categories in this branch
A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.
In this section
- 624210Community food services
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
Q8890*Other social work activities without accommodation
Approximate correspondence
Community food services
US NAICS reference624210 - Community Food Services
Source row
624210Community food services
This page mirrors the source row from the structure CSV and the matching rows from the elements and crosswalk files.
Frequently asked questions
What does code 624210 cover?
Community food services: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the collection, preparation and delivery of food for the needy.
Which level of the hierarchy is 624210?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 624210?
It rolls up to 62421 Community food services.
Should I stop at 624210 or go lower?
This page already points to the exact six-digit Canadian industry in the current site structure.
Are official inclusion notes attached to 624210?
Yes. 4 inclusion note(s) are attached on this page.
Are there exclusion notes for 624210?
No exclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Does 624210 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 14 example row(s) are available for boundary checking.
What kinds of businesses often start from this page?
Examples in this branch include Home health, Residential care, Clinical services, Social assistance, Community support.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 624210?
Yes. The page shows Q8890* Other social work activities without accommodation.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
Yes. A same-code US reference is attached: Community Food Services.
Why are both English and French titles shown?
NAICS Canada is bilingual, so the page keeps both language titles visible for comparison and lookup.
Where does the page text come from?
From the local StatCan structure file, elements file, ISIC crosswalk, and the bundled US 6-digit reference workbook.