Volunteer

Are you passionate about the wellbeing of neighbours in your community? Want to learn new skills, do some good work, and serve your community? The Cambridge Self-Help Food Bank wouldn’t exist without the contributions of members of our community – just like you. Join the over 1000 people who volunteer with us annually, and help to serve your community!

We accept and support:

• Individual Volunteers
• Group and Corporate Volunteers
• Student Volunteers
• Internships and Other Placements

We want to ensure each volunteer has a positive and rewarding experience with us. Some groups will volunteer once in the year, while others will volunteer week after week – some for a decade or more!

As a Volunteer you may be involved in helping with any of the following events/areas:

• Emergency hamper room
• Co-op store
• Clothing room
• Warehouse support
• Special events
• Serving on the Board of Directors or other committees

For questions about volunteering, please contact Tara at 519-622-6550 ext. 106 or tcooper@cambridgefoodbank.on.ca, or fill out the volunteer interest form below.

Donate

Individual Donations

Donations of any amount are greatly appreciated and assist in the creation of supports for people facing food insecurity in our community. You can donate online using the form at the bottom of the page, or by clicking here.

Cheques can also be sent by mail to: Cambridge Self-Help Food Bank, 54 Ainslie Street South, Cambridge, ON Canada N1R 3K3.

As a registered Canadian charity, you will receive a receipt for income tax purposes for your donation.

Third Party Fundraising

Are you interested in hosting a fundraising or food-raising event with your business, school, or organization? There are so many ways to get involved with the Cambridge Self-Help Food Bank, and we would love to explore your ideas and see how we can help you to help us!

Contact Alie Teetzel-Edmondstone, Fund Development and Communications Coordinator for more information about hosting a third party event. Reach Alie by email at ateetzel@cambridgefoodbank.on.ca.

Food Donations

Food donations play a critical role throughout the entire year in helping to keep our shelves stocked and our programs running. We are always ready to accept food donations, including fresh produce and perishables.

All food donations can be brought to us at 54 Ainslie Street South, Cambridge, during our opening hours. You can also leave donations in food donation bins at your local grocery store or any fire department in Cambridge. If you require a tax receipt for a food donation, please drop your donations off to our office with the purchase receipt.

Events

Want to get involved? Check out below for a list of our upcoming events at the Cambridge Self-Help Food Bank.

Thinking about hosting a special event with your business, community group, place of worship, or team? We would love to hear from you! Contact Alie Teetzel-Edmondstone, Fund Development and Communications Coordinator for more information about holding a special event at ateetzel@cambridgefoodbank.on.ca.

Run A Food Drive

Class, Neighbourhood, Business, Church, etc.

Food drives are a great way to make a difference in ending hunger and to give back to your community. Anyone can run a food drive, at any time of year, and no amount is too small.

Are you interested in running a food drive? Check out this handy guide on How to Run A Food Drive, or check out our Most Needed Items List.

Looking to get started on your food drive? We’re happy to help! Let us know about your food drive by emailing Siobhan at sbonisteel@cambridgefoodbank.on.ca or by filling out the form below. We will get in touch with you to arrange drop off or pick up for larger donations.

Our Sponsors & Supporters

We are so grateful for the generous support of Cambridge North Rotary for the funding to create this beautiful website. We are honoured by your commitment to our work and our community, and thank you for your ongoing support and generosity. Click here to learn more about Cambridge North Rotary.

This section is currently under development. Please check back to learn more about the generous groups and businesses who support our work, or click here (link to donate page) to learn more about how to become a supporter of the Cambridge Self-Help Food Bank.