CENTRAL FOOD NETWORK

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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:
Donate now

Cash:

​Looking to donate cash? Please call us at 705-448-9711 or drop in at either food bank during our open hours. ​

NEW!!!  e-transfer 

Great 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:
email:  treasurer@centralfoodnetwork.org
*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-person

You 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. 
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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.
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(Items highlighted in red are especially in demand. Thank you!)

Fruits and Vegetables

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HEALTHY TIP: Choose fruit packed in 100% fruit juice or water with no added sugar.
  • Canned fruit
  • Applesauce
  • Fruit cups, individual 
  • 100% fruit juice, (plastic, canned, tetra pack)

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.   
  • Canned vegetables
  • Tomato/spaghetti sauce
  • Vegetable soup

Meat and Alternatives

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  • Canned baked beans
  • Canned or dried black beans, chickpeas, lentils, kidney beans or white beans
  • Nuts (canned or sealed bags)
  • Canned meat stews or chili
  • Dried soup mixes with beans
  • Canned soup with split peas or beans
  • Peanut butter or other nut butters
  • Canned tuna, salmon, ham or chicken

​Grain Products

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Choose items with whole grain as the first ingredient and look for products containing at least 2g of fibre per serving. 
  • Whole-grain cold breakfast cereals 
  • Oatmeal
  • Rice, brown, converted or parboiled
  • Whole-grain crackers
  • Pasta, whole wheat

Dairy Products

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HEALTHY TIP: Choose items with 2% or less milk fat (M.F.).
  • Instant skim milk powder
  • Evaporated milk
  • Custard and pudding mixes (to mix with milk or single servings

toiletries

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  • Toiletries
  • Toothpaste/brush
  • Deodorant
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Laundry and dish detergent
  • Socks
  • Feminine hygiene products
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  • Home
  • Covid-19
  • About Us
    • Our Services >
      • Highlands East Food Hub
      • Cardiff Food Bank
      • Community Cooks
      • Heat Bank
      • Free Tax Clinic
  • Get Help
    • FAQ
  • About Us / Contact Info
  • Donations
  • Get Involved
    • Current Opportunities
    • Becoming a Board Member
    • FAQ
  • Special Events
  • Calendar
  • Other
    • Updates
    • Website Photo Credits
    • Recipes >
      • Breakfast
      • Lunch/Dinner
      • Desserts/Snacks
      • Everyday/Simple