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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 Bank, rare Charitable Research Reserve, Seeds 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 Bank, Idea Exchange, rare 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.

Cambridge Food Bank 80’s Music Bingo Fundraiser at EVO

Looking for a fun night out?

Enjoy a great night of 80's MUSIC BINGO, dancing, wine raffles, and a small auction all supporting the Cambridge Food Bank!

Join us for a fun-filled evening of 80’s MUSIC BINGO, dancing, wine raffles, and a silent auction—all supporting the Cambridge Food Bank! Tickets are sold out! Email jgermannwright@cambridgefoodbank.org to be put on a cancellation list.

Date: Friday, February 28, 2025
Doors open: 6:00 PM | Bingo starts: 7:00 PM
Location: EVO, with full menu & table service

Tickets are only $30 and include your bingo cards! Plus, prizes for the best 80’s outfits!

Why attend?

  • Help raise funds for the Cambridge Food Bank, a critical resource in our community
  • In 2024, over 23,000 emergency hampers were distributed, with more than 33% going to children
  • Food insecurity is a growing issue, with 22% of working participants needing assistance

This year, we’re launching a Capital Campaign to fund a larger location to meet the growing demand. Be part of the movement that will make history and help us continue to serve the community!

Limited tickets are available—get yours now!

TICKETS SOLD OUT

Let’s make this a night to remember while supporting a great cause. Your community needs YOU now more than ever! 

Tickets are sold out! Email jgermannwright@cambridgefoodbank.org to be put on a cancellation list.

SOLD OUT

Ayr Stuff-A-Van

The Cambridge Food Bank is partnering with Foodland to host a Stuff-A-Van event in the Village of Ayr. 

Swing by to drop off non-perishable food items or pick up some of our most needed items during your grocery shop. 

Where

Foodland Ayr

1011 Northumberland St, Ayr, ON N0B 1E0

 

When

Saturday, September 9, 2023

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

More Info

Have questions? Please contact Brandee Faulds, Logistics Manager.

bfaulds@cambridgefoodbank.org                                     

519-622-6550 ext 105

Stuff A Van Hespeler

The Cambridge Food Drive Initiative is collecting monetary and food donations of nut-free bars, fruit cups, cereal, peanut butter, and tuna for our neighbours who access the Emergency Food Program at the Cambridge Food Bank. 
 
All proceeds will go towards their 5600 lbs goal.

 

This is their second annual Stuff a Van blitz in partnership with BG Moving Corp. to collect school snacks so that every child in Cambridge and North Dumfries can return to school with full lunch boxes and full bellies. 

Date: August 12 & 13, 2023

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Location: Zehrs Hespeler, 180 Holiday Inn Drive