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!​
Heat Bank Online Auction is Live!
Back for 2025! Every bid helps heat homes and support families. Thank you for your support! Auction closes, Nov. 9th at 8 PM.

Rhubarb's heat bank dinner - tickets on sale

This year’s Heat Bank Dinner is growing — and you’re invited! Join us on November 9th at 6 PM for a cocktail hour, four-course dinner, and live auction, all in support of Heat Bank Haliburton County. 

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.

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. 

Haliburton County food banks launch a shared website

If you need help with emergency, one-time, or long-term food support, the food banks of Haliburton County are here to help. 

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.

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 2024 impact

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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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Mailing Address:  PO Box 213, Wilberforce, Ontario  K0L 3C0
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