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Events

River Dali Golf Tournament Fundraiser

Fundraiser - 100% of proceeds support the Cambridge Food Bank

We are thrilled to announce that the Cambridge Food Bank has been selected as the designated charity for the prestigious River Dali Golf Tournament 2024, scheduled for September 16th at the Galt Country Club. This annual event serves as a pivotal platform for us to generate crucial funds, furthering our mission.

Your generous support as a sponsor plays a pivotal role in ensuring the success of this event.  To explore the various sponsorship opportunities available and discover the value your partnership can bring to this event, please click here.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude for your consideration and support. With sponsors like you by our side, we are empowered to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.

How Does Your Sponsorship Help?

At the Cambridge Food Bank, lies a mission of building health and belonging through food, touching the lives of nearly 1,800 families each month in Cambridge and North Dumfries. From our main Ainslie Street location to two off-sites, we strive to meet the growing need for food assistance in our community.

Since the onset of the pandemic, the number of households we support has surged by over 70%, reflecting the deepening impact of food insecurity on families across our region. Yet, amidst these challenges, we remain committed to providing essential support to those in need.

Meet Kelly and Theo, two individuals whose stories exemplify the resilience and potential of those facing food insecurity in our community.

Kelly, a hardworking mother, found herself struggling to make ends meet in a low-wage, precarious job while caring for her children. When she turned to the Cambridge Food Bank for emergency food assistance, she didn’t just receive nourishment for her family; she embarked on a journey of self-sufficiency. Through our long-term support programs, Kelly gained the tools and resources she needed to overcome adversity. Today, she now steadily employed, earning a good income that allows her and her family to thrive and fully participate in her community.

Similarly, Theo’s family faced unimaginable challenges when they fled from an abusive situation. His mother and five brothers sought assistance from the Cambridge Food Bank. Beyond providing food assistance, our team offered guidance, support, and connections that allowed Theo’s family to flourish in the face of adversity. Despite the odds stacked against them, Theo’s mother completed her education and pursued a career in family law, while Theo himself achieved success as a professional athlete, recently being drafted by the New York Giants. Their story is a reminder that with the right support and resources, anything is possible.

These stories of resilience and triumph are made possible by the generosity and support of our community. Contributions not only provide food assistance but also create pathways for individuals like Kelly and Theo to realize their full potential and contribute positively to their communities.

As food insecurity continues to rise, the Cambridge Food Bank is committed to addressing the growing need in our community. Through our advocacy, our community donations and fundraisers, we will continue to feed our community, providing nourishment and hope to those who need it most.

Thank you for your unwavering dedication to the well-being of our community and we hope to see you participate in the River Dali Golf Tournament.

Smile Cookies

Smile Cookies are Back!

We are excited that the Smile Cookie campaign will be taking place April 28th – May 4th this year! 

Where do the proceeds go? 

100% of proceeds from each Smile Cookie sold at a participating Tim Horton’s location in Cambridge are donated to Cambridge Food Bank & Nutrition for Learning.  Smile Cookie proceeds from Kitchener, Waterloo go to Nutrition for Learning and Kids Ability. 

When we link arms with organizations like Nutrition for Learning and KidsAbility, we’re not just meeting needs—we’re building a community where every child has the chance to thrive.⠀

How you can show support during the Smile Cookie campaign? 

There are two ways you can participate in Smile Cookie week: 

● Visit your local participating Tim Hortons between – April 28th – May 4th and buy a Smile Cookie.

● Or, you can pre-order a box of Smile Cookies by downloading and filling out an order form in advance and dropping it off at your local Tims. Pre-orders must be made 48 hours in advance. 

For more information, contact

Sarah at 519-622-6550 ext 102 or stooze@cambridgefoodbank.org

For student volunteer inquiries, text or call Hadley at 519-242-7360 or volunteer@cambridgefoodbank.org

 

Drop off your pre-order at any participating Cambridge location below.

Cambridge
  • 235 FRANKLIN BLVD

  • 425 HESPELER ROAD

  • 355 HESPELER ROAD

  • 275 WATER STREET N

  • 95 SAGINAW PARKWAY

  • 825 SAGINAW PKWY

  • 209 PINEBUSH BLVD

  • 150 HOLIDAY INN DRIVE

  • 900 JAMIESON PARKWAY

  • 1460 KING STREET EAST

  • 301 WATER ST SOUTH

  • 130 CEDAR ST

  • 2485 EAGLE ST

  • 300 ST ANDREWS DRIVE

Join us Saturday March 16 & 28th – Zehrs Cambridge Centre

Our sorting volunteers are temporarily on hold due to a substantial shortfall in community food donations.

Will you Spring into Action and swing by the Cambridge Centre Zehrs to donate?

When: Saturday, March 16, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm and
Thursday, March 28, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Where: Zehrs:  400 Conestoga Blvd, Cambridge, ON N1R 7L7

While you’re shopping, consider grabbing a few of our most needed items and dropping them off on your way out.

Every contribution counts.  Thank you for helping us feed the community and we will see you there!

Stuff a Van – Join us at Walmart

Spring into Action on Saturday March 9 2024  and help us refill our shelves. We really need your help. In February 2024, we served over 1700 households. That’s almost a 30% increase as compared to this time last year.

You’ll find us at Walmart on Pinebush in Cambridge this Saturday, March 9th from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm for our Stuff a Van donation event.

Shop for some of our most needed items while in the store and drop them off to us on your way out.

Thank you for helping us feed the community and we will see you there!

Crieff Hills Seedy Saturday

Get excited about spring by joining us at Crieff Hills Seedy Saturday on Saturday March 16th 2024 10am-2pm in the Upper Conference Hall! Attend workshops by local experts (10:30 & 12:30) or just drop in to browse displays. Free admission, free parking. No registration required.

Workshop (12:30): Growing Perennial Fruit in an Urban Setting with Matt Soltys

Do you grow fruit in your garden? Would you like to start? Guelph resident and orchardist Matt Soltys will share all kinds of helpful tips on selecting, planting, pruning and caring for a home orchard.

Matt Soltys founded The Urban Orchardist in 2021 to provide services related to fruit trees and small orchards in southwestern Ontario. He operates a unique fruit & nut tree nursery in the Guelph area, consults on orchard care, prunes fruit trees, and teaches on these subjects. 


Click here to learn more 

Since 2010 he has been turning his family’s urban lot into a food forest, with more than 25 species of fruit and nuts. Learn more at The Urban Orchardist website www.theurbanorchardist.com  

One Seed, One Community Launch

One Seed, One Community Cambridge (OSOC Cambridge) is an initiative that unites the Cambridge and North Dumfries communities in the shared experience of growing nutritious food and saving seeds. Created by four local organizations: Cambridge Food Bankrare Charitable Research ReserveSeeds of Diversity, and Idea Exchange, OSOC Cambridge is an annual program that offers free seeds, community connections, and the experience of growing and sharing food.

Each year a new seed variety is selected by OSOC Cambridge. The seed for the 2024 planting season will be announced at the One Seed, One Community Launch (Saturday, March 9) at the rare ECO Centre.

Everyone can participate in the full circle growing process through the following steps:

  1. Pick up free seed packets at any Idea Exchange location or the Cambridge Food Bank in early spring.
  2. Plant and care for your seedlings – watch them grow.
  3. Harvest and enjoy your edamame. If you have more than you can enjoy, Cambridge Food Bank is thrilled to accept freshly harvested produce or dry goods.
  4. Learn more about gardening and get updates on OSOC Cambridge on the Facebook pages for Cambridge Food BankIdea Exchangerare Charitable Research Reserve, and Seeds of Diversity
  5. Save and donate your seeds. The seed libraries at Idea Exchange and Cambridge Food Bank will gratefully accept seed donations.

Join One Seed, One Community Cambridge in helping to grow our community, one seed at a time.