Zehrs South Cambridge 

Today, we’re proud to turn the spotlight on Zehrs, South Cambridge one of our tremendous retail partners and 2024 Community Champions.  

The Zehrs South Cambridge team has been an essential partner in combating food insecurity and reducing food waste.  Each week, the store generously donates a variety of surplus food to the Cambridge Food Bank, providing nourishment for our community members in need of support.  In 2024, Zehrs South Cambridge donated an impressive 22,665 lbs of food to the Cambridge Food Bank. 

In addition to fighting food insecurity, Zehrs plays an important role in protecting the environment. By diverting surplus food from landfills, they are helping reduce waste and ensure that perfectly good food reaches those who can benefit from it, rather than being discarded. 

Zehrs South Cambridge is a shining example of how businesses can positively impact both the community and the environment, and we are grateful for their ongoing partnership. 

Thank you, Zehrs South Cambridge, for your unwavering support in building a food-secure, environmentally conscious community! 

Walmart 

We’re excited to highlight Walmart as one of our Retail Partners and 2024 Community Champions. 

As a major player in the retail world, Walmart demonstrates a commitment to the community that goes far beyond selling products—they’re a key ally in the fight against food insecurity and food waste.  Every week, Walmart donates a wide variety of food to the Cambridge Food Bank. By diverting this surplus food from the landfill, they’re not only helping reduce waste they are working to help feed individuals and families in need here in Cambridge and North Dumfries.  

In 2024, Walmart donated an impressive 15,435 lbs of food to the Cambridge Food Bank. Thanks to this ongoing support, we’re able to provide nourishment to those facing food insecurity in our community, while also doing our part to protect the environment by keeping food out of landfills. 

A huge thank you to Walmart for being such a dedicated partner in our efforts to strengthen our community’s food system! 

Zehrs Cambridge Centre 

The Cambridge Food Bank is thrilled to recognize Zehrs Cambridge Centre as one of our 2024 Community Champions! 

Zehrs Cambridge Centre has been an incredible partner in the fight against hunger, stepping up in countless ways to support our community. Whether through hosting Stuff-a-Van events or providing much-needed food donations, their generosity continues to make a meaningful impact. 

In addition, Zehrs Cambridge Centre helps reduce food waste by donating surplus food, including non-perishable items, meat, produce, and baked goods. Thanks to their dedication, a remarkable 54, 881 lbs of food was rescued and redistributed in 2024—ensuring fresh, nutritious food reaches those who need it most. 

This ongoing partnership is a testament to the power of community collaboration. Thank you, Zehrs Cambridge Centre, for your generosity, leadership, and dedication to making a difference!