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Fun at the Food Bank

March 13-March 17 DIY Activities for Kids

Scroll down to see a list of March Break activities.

Monday March 13th, 2023

Cambridge Food Bank Building A house

House Building Competition

Come pick up your kit from the Cambridge Food Bank! You will have until Friday March 17 to decorate and submit a photo to Vanessa at vtoncic@cambridgefoodbank.org


Prizes to be won!


Limited quantities available.  You may come pick up your kit as early as Monday March 13th from 12:00-4:30pm.   

Cambridge Food Bank Scavenger Hunt

Photo Scavenger Hunt

Want to go on an adventure?

Complete the photo scavenger hunt anytime between Monday March 13 to Friday March 17. Take pictures as you go and submit them however you see fit!

Submit by Friday March 17 at 4:00pm to Vanessa at vtoncic@cambridgefoodbank.org to be entered to win prizes!

Banana Sushi

Here is a fun, easy and quick snack! Get everyone involved in making their own sushi!


Don't forget to tag us on social media! @cambyouthfb @cambfoodbank 


Tuesday March 14th, 2023

Cambridge Food Bank Going for a Walk

Challenge

Get outside!

Go on a walk or hike somewhere NEW!

Walking with others can help to motivate you to keep walking. The friendly company keeps you from getting bored and distracts you from the walk itself. 

 

Talking, sharing, and learning with your family helps to strengthen your bond with each other. Studies have even shown that people who are closer to their families tend to live longer. Getting a family member into walking gives you a fun activity to do together, helps them get healthier, and motivates you to walk more. Everyone wins!

 

 

It’s also great for kids to spend time away from phones, computers and other devices and get out and play in the real world. Modeling an active lifestyle is a great way to encourage your kids or grandkids to get active as well. Kids can also be a great motivator to get more active, as you’ll need to build up the endurance to keep up with them as they’re out playing. 

Cambridge Food Bank Make a Bird Feeder

Make an Animal Feeder

Spring is coming and we want to welcome our outside friends back and out of hibernation! Create an animal feeder out of recycled materials and try to use feed from things you have at home! Make sure they are safe for our friends to eat! 

All it takes to get birds to visit your yard in winter is a reliable source of food. See which of these DIY bird feeders you like to make! 

 

 

Click here for 14 easy DIY winter bird feeder ideas

 

Take a picture of your final product and tag us on social media @cambyouthfb @cambfoodbank 

Wednesday March 15th, 2023

Cambridge Food Bank Colouring Contest

Colouring Contest

Choose one of our four colouring pages below! Colour, and send in your final product to Vanessa at vtoncic@cambridgefoodbank.org

 

Don’t forget to include your first name and age! 

Have sheet submitted by Friday March 17 at 4:00pm to be entered in to win the prizes! 

 

Click an image above to download and then print.

Cambridge Food Bank Hot Chocolate

Brownie in a Mug

What is better than a sweet treat! Try out one of these two Mug Brownie Recipes. Don’t forget to tag us on social media so we can see your brownie! @cambyouthfb @cambfoodbank 

 

Thursday March 16th, 2023

Cambridge Food Bank Play a Board Game

Play a Game

Take it back to the basics! Challenge your family or friends to a traditional game, board or cards. Disconnect from the screens and connect in the moment! Our favorites are UNO, trouble, Sorry, Monopoly!

 

 

Playing board games can honestly be quite fun!  Click here to learn more about why you might want to play 

 

Have fun and enjoy time together!

Cambridge Food Bank Bouncy Ball Activity for Kids

Bouncy Ball Craft

Everyone loves a bouncy ball! The possibilities are endless! We have a recipe for you to make your own bouncy ball at home with household products! 

Click here for this fun and easy science activity.

 

 

We cannot wait to see what you create! 

 

Friday March 17th, 2023

Cambridge Food Bank Dance Party Fun

Have a Dance Party

Blast the music and have a dance party! Try some Irish Music for St. Patrick’s Day or turn on your favorite movie or theatre soundtrack! Get everyone you can to join in! You will have the best day.

 

We like Disney soundtracks, Top Tik Tok tunes, or some dance tunes like Sigala!

 

Click here for ideas on how to take your dance party to the next level! 

Cambridge Food Bank St Patrick's Day Fun

St Patrick’s Day Party Snack

Let’s Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Snacks AND

let’s make them GREEN or your favorite colour! 


Try these recipes below:

Lucky Charm cookies

Lime Floats- can make any flavour or use vanilla and food colouring



 

Check out this Spotify music playlist for your party!

 

Fun at the food bank. Thank you for joining Cambridge Food Bank for several DIY activities

Molly’s Gluten-Free and Lactose-Free Pancakes

Deliciously Made with Lentils and Rice for a Healthier Breakfast Option

We recently received a wonderful review from one of our program participants at Cambridge Food Bank, Molly. After taking part in our Wellness program, Molly was able to create a delicious and healthy meal for her entire family using the raw lentils and rice from our resource bag.

“ Chai….You have shown me an amazing way of living healthily on a budget”

Molly soaked the lentils and rice and used the batter to make crepes with no oil, yeast, or sugar. Her whole family loved the meal, and Molly was thrilled with her experiment. Not only was the meal tasty, but it was also protein-rich and cost only $3-6 for a family of four!

This is just one example of the many benefits of our Wellness programs. We aim to provide participants with the knowledge and resources they need to create healthy and nutritious meals that support food restrictions and dietary needs. Our program emphasizes the use of affordable and accessible ingredients, such as raw lentils and rice, to help participants save money and reduce food waste.

By taking part in our Wellness program, participants like Molly can gain the skills and confidence they need to make healthy choices for themselves and their families. Whether you’re looking to create a low-budget meal or adhere to specific dietary restrictions, our program can provide you with the knowledge and tools to do so.

So why not give our Wellness program a try? You never know what delicious and healthy meal you’ll create next!

 

Have questions or would like to register?  Contact Chai at 519-622-6550 ext 220 or cmaybhate@cambridgefoodbank.org

Winter Fun – Movie & Fort

Day 4 of Winter Break Fun!❄️

Take your movie experience to the next level! Make a fort, spice up your popcorn or movie snacks, and choose a favourite movie, and have the best Friday ever.🍿 Please tag us in your creations. We hope you had a great winter break.😊

Looking for some great fort and snack ideas? Visit these links below

DIY Fort Ideas

  1. How to build a blanket fort using simple items from around your house – including a video: how to make a fort 3 different ways. Grab some blankets and sheets, clothes pins, etc. and use these tips, tricks and fort ideas to make the best fort ever!  Click here
  2. The art of blanket fort construction is pretty simple. First, gather supplies for your fort’s walls and ceiling, cushions for the floor, and clips and string for securing your walls. Click here for more details
  3. Everyone needs a good fort, whether it’s a secret lair, a grand castle, or deep, dark cave. Luckily, it’s pretty easy to make your own fort out of things you have around your home, like blankets, sheets, pillows, books—whatever you can find! We’ll show you how to set up your own basic fort, give you some ideas on other ways to build your perfect hideaway, and let you in on how to deck it out to make it comfy, cozy, and stocked with snacks. Click here to see more

Popcorn Snack Ideas

  1. Sweet and Salty Marshmallow Popcorn-this sweet and salty popcorn is easy to make and great for movie night, game day, or any day! Kids and adults love it! Click here for inspiration.
  2. Why be basic when you can be awesome? These 25 unique popcorn recipes will be your new favorite movie companions. Let’s get popping! Click here to choose which is your favourite!
  3. Caramel popcorn is all dressed up with nuts and drizzled with chocolate in this yummy snack recipe. Click here for the recipe.

Winter Break Fun – Baking Cookies

Day 3 of Winter Break Fun at the Cambridge Food Bank! ❄️

There is nothing better than getting messy in the kitchen. Make your home smell yummy and start baking!

Here are a few of our favourites for you to make!🍪

Don’t forget to take pictures and tag us online

Happy baking!