The Cambridge Food Bank offers food and support to people and community groups in need within Cambridge and North Dumfries.
Healthy People
We believe that food is a fundamental human right. A healthy, well-rounded diet supports both physical and mental well-being. We strive to ensure that the food we offer fosters overall health and meets the diverse needs of those we serve.
We strive to improve health and build social connections for the whole family. Our community kitchen and wellness hub are places of welcome supporting people to share skills while developing relationships of trust.
Connected Community
Environmental Sustainability
We wholeheartedly embrace environmental stewardship; the way we treat the earth today will affect the lives of generations to come. We will be environmental stewards by diverting good food from the landfill, disposing of waste responsibly, promoting eco-friendly packaging, and partnering with local farms and food producers.
Food For All
Our Good Food Principles Mean That We Will:
Increases.
Increase the amount of nutrient dense food offered throughout our programs.
Support Local.
We will support our local food producers by purchasing local food whenever financially possible.
Quality Matters.
We will reject donations of sub-standard food that doesn't pass our quality check.
Aware of Needs.
We will regularly assess the needs, tastes, and preferences of those we serve and ensure that we offer food that meets special dietary and cultural needs.
Broad Involvement.
We will grow our own food in partnership with community gardens, schools or community groups and we will invite those we serve to participate in growing food and seed saving as a way to increase their food skills, activity levels and social capital/inclusion.
Environmental Priorities.
We will be environmental stewards by diverting fresh, good food from the landfill through programming and through food rescue efforts and by implementing the Best Before Date Policy for food distribution to make sure that good food is fully utilized by those that need it. We will also dispose of food waste responsibly by participating in a green bin program and by composting. We also recycle containers and other non-food items as part of our ecological commitment.
Using Guidance.
When purchasing non-perishable food, we will be guided by the Best Buys using Canada’s Food Guide
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