New Annual City Wide Food Drive
The New Annual City Wide Food Drive
The Annual Food Drive is one of the most important events we host each and every year. The donations we receive from our community helps stretch our dollars further and we collect upwards of 6 months worth of food. We know our community is extremely generous and we appreciate all the helping hands during these unprecendented times.
If you're looking to donate, there are a few ways you can do so!
Monetary Donations can be completed online through our website here. We also accept cheques (mailed to: 25 Wallbridge Crescent, Belleville, Ontario, K8P1Z3), cash donations (in-person), E-Transfers (send to: donations@gleanersfoodbank.ca) as well as Interac and credit card.
Non-Perishable Food Donations: EXIT Reality volunteers will be at each grocery store in Belleville and Foxboro to accept your donation. Please donate non-perishable food items to your nearest Neighbourhood Steward or at your closest grocery store location.
NEW THIS YEAR - DRIVE-THRU DROP-OFF! Bring your donation to the food bank at 25 Wallbridge Crescent in Belleville between 11am and 5pm each day. The Pegasus Cheer Team will be there cheering.
WANT TO HELP? Volunteers can help at our New Drive Thu Food Drive at 25 Wallbridge Crescent or help sort.
Food Items Needed: Peanut Butter, Apple Juice, Canned Tuna, Pasta & Pasta Sauce. Beans, Vegetables, Kraft Dinner, Pudding, Granola Bars, Baby Food & Formula &
Fresh Produce is welcomed and we ask you to drop all fresh produce at our building.
Did you know?
- In 2021 Gleaners Food Bank distributed a total of 5669 food hampers that helped 1631 families and 616 seniors in our community.
- Between 2020-2021 there was an 18% increase in the number of food hampers provided by Gleaners Food Bank to our community.
The annual city wide food drive provides us with our largest donation of staple items each year. By having this food drive, Gleaners is able to re-direct their funds to purchase more protein, fruits and vegetables for their clients.
Do you want to host a Virtual Food Drive? Connect with us!
For more information about this event or ways that you can help please call us at 613-962-9043 or email events@gleanersfoodbank.ca.
