We appreciate your support!
Research shows that people who do not have enough food to eat get sick more often. To ensure that you are helping in the best possible way, please consider donating healthy food choices from the suggested list below.
Cheques:We gladly accept cheques. Please make out to "Central Food Network" and mail to:
General Mailing Address:
Central Food Network PO Box 213 Wilberforce, Ontario K0L 3C0. |
Credit Card:You can donate through Canada Helps using your credit card. Please click below:
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Cash:Looking to donate cash? Please call us at 705-448-9711 or drop in at either food bank during our open hours.
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NEW!!! e-transferGreat news...we are pleased to announce that we are now accepting e-transfer as a method of donating to Central Food Network! This can be done through your bank's online banking system. Simply use the email below:
*Note: Tax receipts are available upon a cumulative monetary donation of $20 in one calendar year.
**please include your name and home address in the "notes" section of your online banking e-transfer to us so we can send you a tax receipt! |
in-personYou can donate food (non-perishable) at our conveniently located drop box in the Wilberforce Foodland at the check out line. Or, you can feel free to drop in to either of our locations during our open hours.
Food Drop Box at Wilberforce Foodland
2763 Essonville Line in Wilberforce, ON **Donations of perishable food items are accepted at our Wilberforce location. |
money is always needed!
We can really stretch funds so every dollar you donate can turn into several pounds of food.
Suggested Donated Items:
IMPORTANT NOTE WHEN DONATING FOOD: To ensure the safety of those getting food from the food bank, Food Banks CANNOT accept expired food or products with dented, damaged or opened packaging.
(Items highlighted in red are especially in demand. Thank you!)
(Items highlighted in red are especially in demand. Thank you!)
Fruits and VegetablesHEALTHY TIP: Choose fruit packed in 100% fruit juice or water with no added sugar.
HEALTHY TIP: Choose canned vegetables with vegetables or water as the first ingredient and look for “No Added Salt” or less than 360 mg sodium per serving.
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Meat and Alternatives
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Grain ProductsChoose items with whole grain as the first ingredient and look for products containing at least 2g of fibre per serving.
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Dairy ProductsHEALTHY TIP: Choose items with 2% or less milk fat (M.F.).
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toiletries
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Still got . . . questions, concerns or comments about donating?