Feed The Need Food Drive-Thru
On Saturday, October 3rd Feed the Need will be hosting a Food Drive-Thru in support of the Cambridge Self-Help Food Bank! This event will take place at 400 Conestoga Blvd.…
Make a financial donation Donate!
Every amount big or small makes a difference! Every dollar you donate supports people in your community.
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.
Host a Fundraiser!
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 Justine, Fund Development and Communications Coordinator for more information about hosting a third party event. Reach Justine by email at jvoll@cambridgefoodbank.on.ca.
Make a Food Donation
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.
Where to take your food:
- At any participating grocery store bin
- Any Fire Station in Cambridge
- Our location on 54 Ainslie Street South, Cambridge opening hours. If it is more than a bag or two, please call to arrange drop off 519-622-6550.
- As a charity, we can offer donation receipts if you bring a purchase receipt.
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.
Did you know:
Last year we distributed the equivalent of almost $3,000,000 in food to people in our community? A lot of the food and funds come from people just like you, who help us fight food insecurity in Cambridge and North Dumfries. We couldn’t do it without YOU!
Run A Food Drive
With Your Class, Neighbourhood, Business, Church, Group, 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!
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
- Warehouse support
- Special events
- Serving on the Board of Directors or other committees
Current Volunteer Positions Needed:
Distribution Center-Sorter
We are looking for assistance in our warehouse sorting food donations. Available shifts are Monday-Friday 9:30 am-12:00 pm or 1:00pm-4:00pm. If you are interested please contact Tara.
Hamper Server
We are looking for assistance serving hampers Monday-Friday from 12:00 pm-4:30 pm. If you are interested please contact Tara.
Driver
We are looking for a driver to pick up donations from local grocery stores on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. The driver will drive the food bank van and must have clean drivers abstract. If you are interested please contact Tara
Food Savers Club
We are looking for volunteers to help us chop, preserve, freeze, and repackage food that still has life left in it. The food processed will be used for soups, stews and so much more for families to access through our hamper program. We require volunteers on Tuesdays from 1 pm-3 pm and Fridays from 10 am-12 pm. Contact Tara for more details!
To sign up to volunteer
fill out our Volunteer Form and email a copy to Tara at tcooper@cambridgefoodbank.on.ca or
drop it off at our office.
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 Justine, Fund Development and Communications Coordinator for more information about holding a special event at jvoll@cambridgefoodbank.on.ca.
Our Sponsors & Supporters
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