CENTRAL FOOD NETWORK

CENTRAL FOOD NETWORK

SERVING HIGHLANDS EAST AND HALIBURTON COUNTY

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WELCOME TO OUR WEBSITE!
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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. 

We operate the food banks in Wilberforce and Cardiff, plus Heat Bank Haliburton County. Learn more about our services, how to get support and how you can get involved in our mission.

​Thank you for standing with us!
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Join Us for the Jump in the Lake Challenge!
A cold plunge fundraiser fuelling CFN's vital food, heat, hydro and tax programs!
JUMP IN THE LAKE 2025
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In 2024, CFN provided over $1.6 million in food, meals, heating supports, hydro help, firewood, and other benefits to the community!  Our programs rely on community donations - we can’t do this without you. Thank you for standing with us.
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Our Services & 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.
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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! By appointment only. Call today to register: 705-306-0565
Learn More!
Tax Checklist

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Cardiff Food Bank

​Cardiff Community Food Bank is well stocked to support residents of Cardiff & the Paudash Lake area.
LIST OF SERVICES
FREE DELIVERY
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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.
LIST OF SERVICES
FREE DELIVERY
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Heat Bank

Supporting residents across Haliburton County to overcome & prevent heating & hydro emergencies. 
LIST OF SERVICES
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Hunger needs Action

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. 

​Please read Food Bank Canada's HungerCount report and join the call for a Groceries & Essentials Benefit now.
join the call for a Groceries & Essentials Benefit

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Read Report

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. ​
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Boosting community resources!

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


​A look back at our 2024 impact

heat Bank

​households supported
people served
calls for assistance

Our Food Banks

households supported
people served
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 Feed Ontario.

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We are a proud member of Food Banks Canada.

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Central Food Network Privacy Policy.
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Central Food Network is a registered charity.  # 8019 02164 RR 0001

Website by Claire Neilson,
​with support from Aaron Berning 
  • Home
  • Contact Us
    • About Us
    • Meet our Team!
    • Website Photo Credits
  • Our Services
    • Highlands East Food Hub
    • Cardiff Food Bank
    • Delivery Service
    • Community Cooks
    • Heat Bank
    • Free Tax Clinics
  • Get Help
    • FAQ
    • Resources
  • Donate
    • Food Donations
    • Heat Bank Donations
    • Firewood Donations
    • 50/50 Raffle
    • Smile Cookies
  • Jump in the Lake
    • Pick Your Charity
    • Raffle Prizes
  • Get Involved
    • Current Opportunities
    • Volunteer
    • Becoming a Board Member
    • Volunteer FAQ
  • Calendar
  • Recipes
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch/Dinner
    • Desserts/Snacks
    • Everyday/Simple
  • In The News