Residents of Cambridge or North Dumfries who urgently need food can receive an Emergency Food Hamper.
Emergency Food Hampers: Up to 2–3 days’ worth of food, once per month (maximum of 12 times a year).
Holiday Hampers: During the month of December, emergency food hampers will include additional items to help you celebrate the holiday season. As long as you’re already registered with the Cambridge Food Bank for emergency food assistance, no additional registration is required. You must bring reusable bags to carry your items. Please bring a piece of identification and proof of your Cambridge or North Dumfries address. Photos of your ID and proof of address on your phone are acceptable. Visit this link for more information about Holiday Hampers.
What’s included: A variety of canned, boxed, fresh, and frozen foods. When available, we also provide baby food, formula, and diapers for households with infants. The size of your hamper depends on your household. We do our best to accommodate vegetarian, allergy-friendly, or religious dietary needs.
What to expect:
Many people are surprised by how welcoming and personal the experience is. Friendly volunteers assist you in choosing the items that best suit you and your family.
Call our front desk
for more information
In-Person Pickup
Food hampers can be picked up at the Cambridge Food Bank on Ainslie Street or at off-site locations during our opening hours (listed below). No appointment is necessary.
You must bring reusable bags to carry your items out. Please bring a piece of ID and proof of your Cambridge or North Dumfries address for registration.
In-Person Hours & Locations
Cambridge Food Bank
54 Ainslie St South
Monday 12:00 – 6:30pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9:00am – 4:30pm
St. John’s Anglican Church
567 Queenston Rd.
First & Third Thursday
of each month
10:30am – 12:30pm
St. Andrew’s Hespeler Presbyterian Church
73 Queen St. E.
Second & Fourth Thursday
of each month
12:00pm – 2:00pm
Food Lockers
If you need emergency food assistance but face barriers that prevent you from coming in person—such as transportation, mobility, or work schedules—our food lockers may be an option.
Please call us to discuss your situation, and we will explain how the locker system works. Click here to find a food locker near you.
Home Delivery
For those who are housebound and require emergency food assistance, we may be able to arrange a delivery. Please call us to learn more.
Interactive Map – Click here to open our Community Pantries and Food Lockers in Google Maps
