Food Drive-Thru!
On Saturday June 27th Feed the Need and Process Group Inc. are hosting a Food Drive-Thru with proceeds being donated to the Cambridge Self-Help Food Bank! This generous event will…
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 below, 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 Justine, Fund Development and Communications Coordinator for more information about hosting a third party event. Reach Justine by email at jvoll@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.
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:
Virtual Volunteering Opportunity
Bored? Looking for something to do for your community? Do you enjoy cooking? We are looking for community members to share their recipes with our participants.
Here’s how it works. We will provide a list of items that are in need of a recipe. Your role is to provide a low cost, low fuss, low number of ingredient recipe that we can hand out to our participants. For example “kale”. Recipe “kale chips”, ingredients oil, garlic and salt. (instructions to follow).
Want to showcase your work? Photo’s welcomed, but not necessary.
If this is something you would enjoy 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.
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
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.
