Monetary donations can be made online here:
Charitable Tax Number: 891747289RR0001
We are a registered charity and are fortunate to own our building, allowing more funds to be diverted directly to providing service
Cheques or gift card donations are always graciously appreciated and can be sent via mail to: PO Box 1147, 2 Madawaska Street Bancroft, ON K0L 1C0
In person monetary or food donations can be dropped off at 2 Madawaska Street in Bancroft Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9:30 am until 3:30 pm or Thursdays 12 pm until 7:00 pm. For larger food donations please call ahead 343-476-0177.
Non perishable items can also be dropped into the donation cart or bin in the checkout area of No Frills, Foodland or IDA.
We can accept unopened, shelf stable items that are no more than 12 months past their best before date. Clients are happy when we can offer toiletries which are always needed. We also welcome your garden extras however, we are unable to accept the extras from your chickens or home made goods in order to be in compliance with Public Health and Feed Ontario standards.
Clothing and reusable bags you may have can be donated to Choices Thrift and Gift at 12 Flint Ave here in Bancroft. As a non-profit they donate back to us, and others, any profit made from the sales at their store.
We are grateful for the participation of local businesses and churches in raising donations, it shows what can be accomplished through collaborative efforts in small communities. Thank you to No Frills, Foodland and IDA for including a donation area in your space.
Your donations stay right here in your community! Here's just a few of the ways your generosity helps.
We serve a meal to those in need Mondays to Fridays, your donations help us serve an average of 950 to 1,100 meals a month. These meals are especially crucial to those who are unable to make nutritious, balanced food due to age and/or disability or homelessness. Donations enable us to purchase ingredients, packaging, small kitchen appliances and cookware.
We offer food bank service Tuesdays to Fridays. We provide anywhere between 350 to 550 pounds of food to individuals and families every day! Monetary donations help us stock our shelves with needed items that we run low on. It means we are able to purchase fresh produce, milk and eggs. It also allows us to offer options for peanut free items approved by schools for children's lunches, gluten free items for those with celiac disease, lactose free milk and alternatives for diabetics. Having dietary restrictions often adds another barrier to those in need.
