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Walmart Named a 2024 Fights Food Insecurity and Waste

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! 

Sobeys Westgate

Sobeys Westgate 

The Cambridge Food Bank is proud to recognize John Vandervoort, Store Manager, Karen Baillie, Assistant Store Manager, and the incredible team at Cambridge Sobeys as one of our 2024 Community Champions! 

Cambridge Sobeys has been a valued partner in the fight against food insecurity, consistently stepping up to support our community.  Their generosity is making a real difference for individuals and families in Cambridge and North Dumfries. 

Cambridge Sobeys plays a crucial role in reducing food waste by donating surplus food, including non-perishable items, meat, produce, and baked goods. In 2024 alone, they contributed an incredible 22, 665 lbs of food, ensuring more people have access to fresh, nutritious meals. 

This partnership highlights the power of businesses and community organizations working together for a greater cause. John, Karen, and their team continue to show outstanding dedication to giving back, strengthening food security in our region.  Thank you, Cambridge Sobeys, for your ongoing support and for being a true Community Champion! 

Zehrs Cambridge Centre 

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! 

Ross & Lindsay’s No Frills 

Ross & Lindsay’s No Frills 

Each week we’ve been introducing you to our 2024 Community Champions – the local businesses whose ongoing generosity has made a lasting impact in the fight against hunger and food waste.    This week we’re excited to feature Ross & Lindsay’s No Frills, a 2024 Community Champion! 

Since taking ownership in 2024, Ross and Lindsay Ware have made significant enhancements to the Franklin Boulevard location reflecting their strong commitment to the store and their customer base.  Throughout these changes, the store has continued to be a steadfast supporter of the Cambridge Food Bank.  Week after week, they donate a variety of fresh food including produce, bread, meat and dairy along with pantry staples helping to ensure that Cambridge and North Dumfries have access to nutritious food. 

In 2024 alone, Ross & Lindsay’s No Frills donated an impressive 25,043 lbs of food.  These donations showcase the store’s commitment to reducing food waste and ensuring good food reaches those who need it most. 

A heartfelt thank you to Ross & Lindsay’s No Frills for their ongoing partnership and dedication.  Together, we are building a more sustainable and food-secure future in Cambridge & North Dumfries. 

Zehrs Hespeler: A 2024 Community Champion

Zehrs Hespeler 

Today, the Cambridge Food Bank is proud to salute Tyler Sipos and his entire team at Zehrs Hespeler as one of our 2024 Community Champions. 

The Zehrs Hespeler crew has been a steadfast supporter of our mission, playing a vital role in combating food insecurity and reducing food waste.  Each week the store donates surplus foods like meats, produce, baked goods and nonperishable items.  In 2024 alone, their incredible donations totaled 55,988 lbs of food, helping to nourish individuals and families in our community.     

This team is always eager to lend a hand where they can, proudly supporting Cambridge Food Bank initiatives like Stuff a Van Events, and community BBQs. 

This partnership showcases how local businesses can make a meaningful difference. Tyler and his team have shown an unwavering commitment to giving back, helping to build a stronger, more food-secure community. 

Thank you, Zehrs Hespeler, for your incredible support and for being a true Community Champion! 

Foodland Ayr: A 2024 Community Champion

Foodland Ayr

Today, the spotlight turns to Foodland Ayr one of our 2024 Community Champions and proud Retail Partner! 

As a devoted ally and partner of the Cambridge Food Bank, Foodland Ayr has been steadfast in their dedication to fighting both hunger and food waste.  Each week, the local grocer donates a vast variety of great food including bread, produce, meat and non-perishable items.   

In 2024, Foodland Ayr donated an incredible 33,664 lbs of food to the Cambridge Food Bank.  It takes an incredible effort to save and sort this amount of food and the team at Foodland has shown remarkable dedication to this initiative.  At pick up time, their donations are meticulously packaged and sorted, making for an efficient pick-up process and significantly reducing sorting time for the Cambridge Food Bank at our warehouse.   

As a 2024 Community Champion, Foodland Ayr is helping us build a more sustainable and food secure future for Cambridge and North Dumfries.Thank you, Foodland Ayr, for your incredible support and for being such an important part of our efforts to combat hunger and avoid food waste.