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How to support the Food Bank:

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Thanksgiving Food Drive - September 18th - October 6th

We need your help, Ancaster! This year, we have seen a large increase in requests for support from many families and seniors in our community. To ensure everyone in our community has the food they need, we are running a Thanksgiving Food Drive!

We appreciate and accept:

  • Non-perishable food items (within the best-before date)
  • Monetary Donations
  • Grocery Gift Cards

To make a donation:

  • Visit our office and meet our staff! We are located at 300 Wilson Street East, Ancaster and are open Monday-Friday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
  • A donation bin is located at our address 300 Wilson Street East in the lower foyer of the municipal building and is available day and evening (please check Ancaster Library hours)
  • Donation bins are also located at:

    Ancaster Food Basics: 71 Wilson Street West, Ancaster
    Ancaster Giant Tiger: 120 Portia Drive, Ancaster
    Ancaster Longo’s: 1191 Wilson Street West, Ancaster

Non-perishable food donations may also be arranged by calling 905-648-6675.

Read more about the increase in need we are seeing in the Ancaster News!

What are the most needed items?

  • Peanut Butter
  • Tuna/Salmon/Canned meats
  • Rice
  • Cereal/Oatmeal
  • School Snacks (Granola bars/apple sauce/juice boxes)
  • Pasta & Pasta Sauce
  • Canned Tomatoes
  • Crackers
  • Cooking Oil
  • Canned and Dried Chickpeas
  • Toilet Paper 
  • Personal & Menstrual Hygiene Products 
MAKE A MONETARY DONATION

Start Your Own Fundraiser!

Here are some ideas that you can use to start your own fundraiser for Ancaster Community Services.

Weddings

Make a donation instead of giving out wedding favours

Birthdays

Collect donations instead of birthday gifts

Christmas

Ask for donations instead of gifts

Food Drive

Organize a food drive at your school or office. To see an updated list of items we currently need, please Click Here.

Car Wash

Organize a car wash and donate your proceeds

BBQ or event ​

Host a BBQ or event and ask guests for a food or cash donation

Give something up

Go a month without take-out coffee and donate instead

Get creative

Raise money with your own ideas

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Take a look at our current fundraising opportunities.
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Ancaster, ON L9G 2B9
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300 Wilson Street East
Ancaster, ON L9G 2B9
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Email us >>
 905-648-6675

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