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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

Current Volunteer Positions Needed:

Volunteer Driver

We are seeking a volunteer driver who can drive our cargo van. The volunteer will pick up food donations from local grocery stores and businesses/ groups hosting food drives. The volunteer must be over 25 yrs of age, have a clean drivers abstract as well as the ability to lift 50+lbs. This is an ongoing position that can be fairly flexible with more support needed during our peak times, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Community Pantry Room Attendant

We are seeking 1 volunteer to help in our Pantry on Thursdays from 4pm-630pm. The volunteer will assist folks in getting their food hamper, stock shelves, place warehouse orders when stock is low and general upkeep. This is a weekly opportunity.

Mike’s Lunch Baskett Helpers

We are looking for a group of 6-8 volunteers to assist our cook in prepping, cooking and serving a meal to approximately 80 guests every 5th Saturday of the month through 2019. Volunteers will also assist with clean up.

We are looking for outgoing volunteers who with greet and socialize without judgement, between the hours of 8am -2pm.

If you have a group that would like to help out please contact Tara.

Food Savers Club

We are looking for volunteers to help us reduce our food waste by preserving, freezing and repackaging food to extend its life so we are able to feed more people. The Food Savers club meets every Tuesday from 1pm – 4pm, Wednesdays from 930am-12pm and Thursdays from 3pm-630pm.

If you would like to volunteers please contact Tara for more details.

Clothing Sorting Room

We are looking for highly organized volunteers to help sort incoming clothing donations. The volunteers must be able to bring clothing up and down the stairs, sort according to season and stock to the clothing room. This position involves lifting, walking and carrying bags of clothes.

We are looking for volunteers on Mondays from 1pm-4pm, Wednesdays from 1pm-4pm and Fridays from 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm.

If you would like to volunteer please contact Tara for more details.

Special Events

Are you looking to help out but you can’t volunteer during business hours? Join our Special Events email list and receive updates on weekend volunteer fundraising opportunities out in our community.

For more details please contact Tara.

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.





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.

Events
November 15, 2018

CP Holiday Train

CP Holiday Train November 29th, 2018 3:15 p.m. - Malcom St. Train Station The Canadian Pacific (CP) Holiday Train will soon set out once again to entertain hundreds of thousands…
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October 26, 2018

Hespeler Santa Claus Parade

Hespeler Santa Claus Parade Saturday December 1st, 12:00 p.m. Join us as we celebrate the holidays at the Hespeler Santa Claus Parade. Don't forget to watch for the Cambridge Self-Help Food…
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Events
October 26, 2018

Cambridge Santa Claus Parade

Cambridge Santa Claus Parade Saturday November 17th, 6:00 p.m. Hespeler Rd. (From Dunbar Rd. to Langs Dr.) Celebrate the holidays at the Cambridge Santa Claus Parade! Bring a food or…
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September 14, 2018

Fall Farm Day at Oakridge Acres

Fall Farm Day at Oakridge Acres Saturday September 29th, 9 am - 4 pm, 2132 Greenfield Rd, Ayr Enjoy a fun day at the farm your whole family will love! Face…
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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.


Healthy Food Choices

We work hard to present the healthiest food options for our community as we can. We welcome you to take a look at this document created by the Region of Waterloo’s Public Health Department: Better Food to Buy.

In this document, you will find an extensive list of non-perishable products that are recommended as healthy options for your donations. Also, don’t forget that we love to receive fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables!

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.