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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.  
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Cheques

We gladly accept cheques. Please make out to "Central Food Network" and mail to:
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​Central Food Network
P.O. Box 213,
Wilberforce, Ontario  ​K0L 3C0
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Credit Card

​You can donate through Canada Helps using your credit card or PayPal.

Donate now

Cash

​Looking to donate cash?

Please call 705-448-9711,
​email info@centralfoodnetwork.org or drop in to either of our locations during our open hours. 
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You can direct your donation to a program by including a note in the cheque memo field, using the selection tool on the Canada Helps form or informing us with your cash donation.

e-transfers

E-transfers can be done through your bank's online banking system. Please send to the email below:
treasurer@centralfoodnetwork.org
Please include your name & mailing address in the "notes" section of the e-transfer so we can send you a
​tax receipt!


Donations of Food

We gratefully accept donated food items at both of our locations during our open hours.

Both perishable & non-perishable foods are welcome!
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DONATIONS For
​Heat Bank

Our Heat Bank program gladly accepts donations of hard wood & funds for heat & hydro grants.  

​Please click below for details on supporting Heat Bank's work:
​
Help Heat Bank

money is always needed! ​

We can really stretch funds so every dollar you donate can turn into several pounds of food!

We gladly provide tax receipts for cumulative monetary donations of $20 or more in a calendar year.
​Charitable tax receipts may be available for in-kind donations of products. Please contact us to discuss!
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Suggested Donated Items: 

IMPORTANT NOTE WHEN DONATING FOOD: To ensure the safety of those getting food from the food bank, we are not able to accept: expired food, products with dented, damaged or opened packaging or perishable foods that have not been maintained at the proper temperature.

Fruits and Vegetables

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HEALTHY TIPS: Choose fruit packed in 100% fruit juice or water with no added sugar. 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.  
  • Fresh, frozen or canned fruits & vegetables
  • tomato or spaghetti sauce
  • applesauce
  • 100% fruit juices
  • vegetable soups
  • Canned soup with split peas or beans

Meats and Alternatives

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  • Canned or dried black beans, chickpeas, lentils, kidney beans or white beans or baked 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 or rolled oats
  • brown rice, converted or parboiled
  • whole-grain crackers
  • pasta, whole wheat
  • flour

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​
  • Fresh dairy products are most welcome (please contact us to arrange)

toiletries

OTHER ItemS

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  • Toilet paper
  • Toothpaste and toothbrushes
  • Deodorant
  • Paper towels
  • Soap
  • Shampoo, conditioner
  • Laundry and dish detergent​
  • Menstrual products
  • Diapers
  • ​Baby wipes
  • Socks
  • Dog food
  • Cat food
  • Kitty litter
  • Nutritional drinks such as "Boost" and "Ensure"
  • Can openers
  • ​Phone cards
  • Grocery gift cards
  • ​Gas cards
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Main Office: (705) 448-9711        info@centralfoodnetwork.org
Mailing Address:  PO Box 213, Wilberforce, Ontario  K0L 3C0
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  • Home
  • Covid-19
  • Contact Us
    • About Us
    • Meet our Team!
  • Our Services
    • Highlands East Food Hub
    • Cardiff Food Bank
    • Delivery Service
    • Community Cooks
    • Heat Bank
    • Free Tax Clinics
  • Get Help
    • FAQ
    • Resources
  • Donate
    • Donate - Heat Bank
  • Get Involved
    • Current Opportunities
    • Becoming a Board Member
    • FAQ
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      • Everyday/Simple
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