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In March 2024, there were over 2 million visits to food banks in Canada — the highest number in history — representing a 6 per cent increase compared to 2023, and a 90 per cent increase compared to 2019. In addition, there are signs that the food-banking system is reaching its absolute limit.
At CFN, our mission is to assist our community and partners, share food and heat resources, and create opportunities to help those living in poverty. ​

FREE INCOME TAX CLINICS ARE BACK FOR 2025!

If you have a modest income and a simple tax situation, our volunteers can help - FOR FREE! Call today to register: 705-306-0565

Join the cfn board!

Do you have familiarity and expertise in governance, government, philanthropy, business, fundraising, marketing, advocacy and/or social services? Apply to join our board today.

Hunger needs Action - Food banks are buckling under the strain

Food bank visits both here, in Haliburton County, and across Canada, are now the highest in history.
Please read Food Bank Canada's HungerCount report and join the call for a Groceries & Essentials Benefit now.

heat bank services are here for you

If you need a hand with firewood or other heating fuel, please try to call at least 3 days before you run out of fuel. 705-306-0565

Our Services and Programs

Together, we can better our community.
Central Food Network (CFN) is a registered charity formed on the premise that when we work together, we can do more to help people. We are constantly working collaboratively and creatively to reach out to food & heat resources and share with others that need it. We are also working tirelessly on new programming to strengthen our community.

Our food banks serve individuals in Highlands East and eastern parts of Dysart and we share & exchange food with other food banks & agencies across Haliburton County and Hastings Highlands. Heat Bank serves all of Haliburton County.

Cardiff Food Bank

​Cardiff Community Food Bank is well stocked to support residents of Cardiff & the Paudash Lake area.  ​

Highlands East 
​Food Hub

Also known as the Wilberforce Food Bank, this location offers food and supplies to residents across Highlands East & eastern Dysart, including Gooderham, Highland Grove, Harcourt & Tory Hill.

Heat Bank

Supporting residents across Haliburton County to overcome & prevent heating & hydro emergencies. 

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We appreciate you

Thank you for your support!

Over the years, we have embarked on a number of ambitious projects to help others. As one of the fastest growing organizations in the region, Central Food Network offers a wide variety of opportunities and projects. 
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​We believe the work we do is helping to change people's lives and making our community a better place to live. ​

Boosting community resources!

Rotary Haliburton Good Food Box: Monthly box/bag of fresh fruits and vegetables for $20


​A look back at our 2022 impact

heat Bank

​households supported
loads of firewood
calls for assistance

Our Food Banks

households supported
people served
servings of meals made

Our Food Banks

people served
Christmas meal hampers given to clients
households in the region served

heat Bank

​houses supported
loads of firewood
free energy kits distributed
Territorial Acknowledgement
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Central Food Network’s work is carried out upon the traditional homelands, waterways and hunting ground of the Anishinaabeg, Métis and historically, the Huron-Wendat, under the Williams Treaties of 1923 and Treaty 20 of 1818. Central Food Network respects the sovereignty, lands, histories, languages, knowledge systems, and cultures of First Nations, Métis and Inuit nations. ​
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General Contact:
Main Office: (705) 448-9711        [email protected]
Mailing Address:  PO Box 213, Wilberforce, Ontario  K0L 3C0
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We are a proud member of Food Banks Canada.
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Central Food Network is a registered charity.  # 8019 02164 RR 0001
Website by Claire Neilson,
​with support from Aaron Berning