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Events

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. 

Cambridge Centre Honda’s Test Drive for Charity

January 1 – 31, 2021

Cambridge Centre Honda

227 Hespeler Road

https://www.cambridgecentrehonda.com/

 

 

For the month of January Cambridge Centre Honda will be supporting The Cambridge Food Bank with their Test Drive for Charity campaign. 

For each test drive taken throughout the month, Cambridge Centre Honda will contribute $ that will be put towards buying The Cambridge Food Bank’s most needed items. 

Understanding Blood Pressure: January 17th

Help with your Health: Understanding Blood Pressure

 Date: Monday January 17th, 2022
Time: 1:30-3:30pm
Location: Virtual
To register: Contact Chaitali CMAYBHATE@CAMBRIDGEFOODBANK.ORG

This program is being held virtually via an online videoconferencing  platform. Registration is required. Space is limited. 

You must provide a valid email address to join the sessions 

LocalLicious

From February 25 until March 7, the Blackshop is participating in the LocalLicious campaign that brings local independent restaurants together to help save hospitality and support a local charity at the same time. The Prix Fixe menus have a local focus to help support local suppliers and farmers. Each menu sold includes a donation to the Cambridge Self-Help Food Bank.

Visit their website, blackshop.ca, to make a reservation or order curbside pickup.