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All-Candidates Event

All-Candidates Event

Candidates from the ridings of Cambridge and Kitchener South – Hespeler are invited to The Cambridge Food Bank to learn about the vital programs and services offered to people experiencing food insecurity and the community at large. Attendees will also have a chance to give back by volunteering to sort food donated as part of the annual Spring into Action Food And Fund Drive.

Date: Monday, May 9, 2022

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Location: The Cambridge Food Bank – 54 Ainslie Street South

Free Tax Clinic

Looking for help filing your taxes?

Virtually hosted by the Cambridge Food Bank

March – April 2022

Registration Required: tax-clinic@waterlooregion.org or 519-579-3800

Our friends at Social Development Centre Waterloo Region offer free virtual tax preparation for low-income individuals (income less than $40,000). This program is offered through the CRA Community Volunteer Income Tax Program. 

Virtual preparation is via phone and by appointment only. 

For questions, including eligibility or to make an appointment, contact the Social Development Centre Waterloo Region: tax-clinic@waterlooregion.org or 519-579-3800 ext 5.


SEEDY SATURDAY

SEEDY SATURDAY CAMBRIDGE

Saturday, March 5th

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

768 Blair Road, Cambridge (rare Slit Barn)

Join us for a free event where you can swap and exchange seeds! You’ll meet fellow gardeners and find exciting seed varieties that other seed savers are sharing. We encourage attendance whether you are a first-time gardener or a seasoned expert.Please bring small, well-marked packets of vegetables, herbs, and native seeds. If you don’t have any seeds to contribute to the exchange, come anyway! Some people will simply share their seeds and the interesting stories that come with them.

Contact: taryn.jarvis@raresites.org

Winter 2022 Youth & Wellness Programs

Winter 2022 Youth & Wellness Programs

Via Zoom
Monthly Programs:

Jr. Ambassadors 
Day: Second Tuesday of each month
Time: 6:00-7:00pm
Ages: 10-13
Program Contact: Vanessa

Grandparents Group 
Day:Third Tuesday of each month
Time: 6:00-7:30pm
 Who’s welcome: Grandparents and Kin
Program Contact: Vanessa

Youth Action Council
Day: Last Tuesday of each month
Time:6:00-7:00pm
Ages: 14-18
Program Contact: Vanessa

Program Descriptions:
 
Mishmash Mondays: 45 minutes of games! From trivia, to bingo, price is right, this or that and more! Every week join us for fun games with friends and lots of prizes to be won! Program on Zoom.
 
Tot & Me: For tots who are eating solids to the age of 4 and parent/guardian, we start involving tots in the kitchen. Focusing on quick 30 minute or less recipes and learning how to get your tot in the kitchen and helping (using sensory techniques). Ingredients supplied, program on Zoom.
 
Waffly Youth: For ages 6-12 learn all waffle makers can do, it’s more than just waffles! Each week you receive your ingredients and follow along on Zoom with more than just waffle recipes. Waffle Maker supplied.
 
Waffly Teens: Calling all teens ages 13-16, join us and learn all waffle makers can do, it’s more than just waffles! Each week you receive your ingredients and follow along on Zoom with more than just waffle recipes. Waffle Maker supplied.
 
Books & Little Cooks: Creating recipes inspired by books, for ages 4-7. Join us weekly on Zoom to read, follow and create delicious recipes. Adults are more than welcome to assist the little cook. Ingredients supplied.
 
Grandparents Group: Calling all Grandparents and Kin, join our monthly chats. Join the community of Grandparent led conversations, and children and youth can hang out and play with youth leaders. Virtual for now.
 
JR Ambassador: This unique opportunity is for Cambridge and North Dumfries Youth ages 10-13, to engage in youth lead leadership initiative, community involvement, skill building, and volunteering experience. Meet once a month (virtual for now), have a voice in what the Cambridge Food Bank does, and give back to the community!
 
Colouring Contests: Monthly/Seasonal colouring contests. Pick up a colouring page or print it out. Colour and submit to vtoncic@cambridgefoodbank.org to be entered into the contest. The winner will receive a prize.

 

Register with Vanessa, vtoncic@cambridgefoodbank.org

Register with Chai, cmaybhate@cambridgefoodbank.org

Fade Factori Barber Shop Gives Back

Fade Factori Day of Giving 

February 28, 2022

Location: Fade Factori – 47 Water Street North

Book Now: https://www.fadefactori.com/bookings/ 

Fade Factori is partnering with Rhythm & Blues Cambridge to raise food and funds for the Cambridge Food Bank to celebrate Black History Month. Book an appointment any time between 9 am and 3 pm on February 28 and $5.00 will be donated to the Cambridge Food Bank.