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7/21/2025

Thank You for Helping Us Meet the Need - CFN Made an Impact of Over $1.7 Million in 2024

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2024 Impact: Thank You for Helping Us Meet the Need

CFN Made an Impact of Over $1.7 Million in 2024
Thank you for standing with us. By volunteering, donating, Jumping in the Lake, indulging in Smile Cookies, bidding during the Heat Bank Auction, sharing posts on social media, hosting fundraisers and MORE - you joined our mission to fuel our community.

You were part of something powerful — together, we turned under $300,000 into over $1.7 million of impact in Haliburton County.

Food. Heat. Hope. That’s people power.

See below for our impact by program or download our 2024 Impact Report.
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cfn's Overall Impact in 2024

Every dollar donated was transformed into $5.88 of impact by providing food, meals, heating and hydro support, firewood, and more to neighbours across Haliburton County.
  • 4487 requests for support received for our heat and food programs
  • ​1123 individuals supported across heat, food and tax programs.

impact by program in 2024


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heat and hydro support

Haliburton County has one of the highest rates of energy poverty in Canada.
When folks run out of heating fuel or are disconnected from their hydro, Heat Bank Haliburton County is there to help. 

In 2024, Heat Bank Haliburton County:
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  • Assisted a total of 294 individuals, from 151 households
  • Received 227 calls for Heat Bank support
  • Assisted 91 households in applying for hydro credits
  • Delivered 47 loads of firewood​

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free tax filing

Tax filing is a barrier for low-income households to access provincial and federal supports, like the Canada Child Benefit. 
In 2024, our volunteers and staff hosted free tax clinics across Haliburton County, filing 341 returns—unlocking $881,749 in benefits that clients can use to cover essential needs like food, housing, and childcare.

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hunger reduction

In Highlands East, 21% of children live in low-income homes, almost double the provincial rate.
Our Wilberforce and Cardiff food banks are on the front lines, helping to nourish families. 
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  • 560 individuals served through our CFN Food Banks, a 33% increase in attendance compared to 2 years prior
  • 170 food hampers delivered 
  • 211,319 lbs of bulk food donations, picked up & transported with the cargo van fundraised in ‘23
  • 56 deliveries to other food banks
  • 5209 meals and 1004 snacks made with love by the Highlands East Community Cooks 
Impact of our Food Programs

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HOLIDAY PRORGAMS

Planning for the holidays is a big undertaking, but it's one of the most meaningful ways we can help families feel dignity, joy, and a sense of belonging.
In 2024, we distributed 151 Holiday Hampers through our food banks and 139 kids received gifts through CFN's Holiday Program.

​These hampers contain everything needed for a big holiday dinner and breakfast the next morning.

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Together, we’re working toward a future where no one in the Highlands has to choose between heating their home and eating their next meal.
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The work continues—and we’d be proud to have you with us.

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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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  • 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
    • Ways to Donate
    • Monthly Giving
    • Food Donations
    • Firewood Donations
    • Heat Bank Donations
    • Donate Securities
  • Fundraisers
    • 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
  • CFN Updates
    • Latest News
    • Monthly Impact
    • 2024 Impact