Share the care
Angel Programme
Many in our community will not be able to afford to celebrate this Holiday season. As costs continue to rise, more families and households are struggling both financially and emotionally. We invite you to join us as we continue to Share the Care in Centre Wellington this Holiday Season.
6 WAYS YOU CAN SHARE THE CARE & HELP THOSE IN NEED THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
These following Centre Wellington Food Bank programs offer opportunities to “Share the Care” in 2024. Please think of those less fortunate who are struggling to provide for their families:
Sponsor a family through our “Share the Care” Angel Program.
Support our Home the Gnome Initiative. Help give families the opportunity to shop for the special gifts their children are wishing for by donating gift cards to any of our Gnome locations by December 2 nd . Gnome locations.
Assist the Fergus Lions Club in supporting the “Share the Care” Angel Program by donating gift cards (only) from November 13 th until December 13th at Reliable Motors, 990 Tower Street South, in Fergus.
Contribute financially towards the purchase of Holiday Grocery Cards for Food Bank Families.
Donate to the Food Bank’s Holiday Food Drive at FreshCo in Fergus on the weekend of December 14 th and 15th.
Give a gift on behalf of someone in the denomination of your choice, using holiday cards available from the Food Bank at 105 Queen Street West.
Support our Home the Gnome Initiative. Help give families the opportunity to shop for the special gifts their children are wishing for by donating gift cards to any of our Gnome locations by December 2 nd . Gnome locations.
Gnome locations are:
The Gorge Country Kitchen - Elora
Centre Wellington Dental - Elora
The Grand 101 - Fergus
Fergus Family Chiropractic - Fergus
Canadian Tire - Fergus
Remedy's RX Pharmacy - Fergus
Hairapy with Emma - Fergus
Barrow Family Chiropractic - Belwood
For further information, please call 519.787.1401 or leave a message below.
Centre Wellington Food Bank
Income Security for Food Security Campaign
We thank our partners from the Guelph & Wellington Task Force for Poverty Elimination for their work to launch this very important information campaign.
To achieve food security in our community, we must advocate for income security. Check out the details in the website link.
You are welcome to drop into the CW Food Bank to sign the petition that you will see on their website too.
If you are seeking food for yourself or your family or if you know someone who is dealing with hunger, we are ready to lend a helping hand.
Most Needed Items →
Pasta Sauce
Chunky Soup (Habitant)
Small Canned Soup
Pasta Side Dishes
Canned Vegetables
Canned Tomatoes
Canned Fruit
Cold Cereal
Peanut Butter
Juice
Jam
Canned Salmon
Canned Pasta (beefaroni, etc.)
All donations are incredibly appreciated, at this moment we are well-stocked with:
Pasta
Spaghetti
Tomato Soup
Canned Chickpeas or Lentils
The Centre Wellington Food Bank highly encourages you to opt for anything on our Most Needed Items list to help us ensure optimal client service.
we provide over 9,000 meals on a yearly basis
Including regular and drop-in Food Bank visits, monthly Community Dinners and special programs/events, the Food Bank has around 7,000 interactions with those seeking help
To our volunteers and donors
Thank you!
Throughout 2023, the Centre Wellington Food Bank has continued to witness and be uplifted by our community's ongoing generosity and kindness.
Our program’s success is made possible by your invaluable contributions: from volunteer hours and food donations to gift cards and financial support. Each of you profoundly impacts the lives of our clients - your neighbours – as we unite in our mission to alleviate food insecurity within our community.
Thank you for every action you took in 2023 that enabled us to conduct special programs, as well as our day-to-day operations.
to our amazing Supporters
Thank You. We are deeply grateful and extend our heartfelt thanks to our supportive community.
With true gratitude,
