TNDF
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Your donations allow us to connect people to nourishing food and supportive resources. Together, we can create a thriving community where everyone is food secure, safely housed, and well supported.
Frequently Asked Questions
Both financial contributions and donations of food and material goods play vital roles in supporting our work. The most helpful choice depends on various factors, and both types of donations offer unique advantages:
Funds:
Flexibility: Monetary donations provide flexibility for us to allocate funds where they are most needed.
Efficiency: Financial donations often allow us to make the most efficient use of resources. We can negotiate discounts, buy in bulk, and leverage partnerships to maximize the impact of every dollar.
Adaptability: In times of crisis or changing circumstances, monetary donations enable us to adapt quickly. We can redirect funds to address urgent needs or invest in long-term solutions.
Food and Material Goods:
Direct Impact: Donations of food and material goods directly address immediate needs, without our team needing to place and wait for a purchase order. They can provide essential items to individuals and families, offering tangible support during challenging times.
Community Engagement: Collecting and distributing physical items can foster a sense of community engagement. It allows individuals to actively participate in the giving process and witness the impact of their contributions.
As a registered charity, we DO issue official tax receipts. To be eligible, you must provided your contact information and full address.
If you would like your donation to go to a particular program or initiative, please be sure to note this when you make your donation.
We prefer that donations be delivered, but we may be able to pick up your donation, depending on the timing and the size of the donation.
If you didn’t find the answer to your questions here, please connect with a member of our team!
Want to donate your time?
Visit our Get Involved page for more information about our volunteer program!
Give Funds
Your financial support allows us to allocate resources where they are needed most. Whether it’s purchasing fresh produce, covering operational costs, or expanding our programs, every dollar you contribute helps.
You can donate funds...
2. In Person
In-person by debit, credit, cash, or cheque at 16 York Street, Cannington, ON, L0E 1E0
3. By Mail
By mail to PO Box 580, Cannington ON, L0E 1E0
4. E-Transfer
Via e-transfer to info@tndf.ca
How your financial donation helps:
$5
can cover the cost of a meal for someone at Community Lunch.
$25
can supply a person with an emergency food bag from our food bank.
$75
can cover the cost of a child to attend one week of food literacy camp.
$500
can double the dairy available in the food bank for one month.
$1000
ensures we have the food we need in the food bank for one week.
Give Food
Help us fill plates and pantries by donating perishable and non-perishable foods. From canned goods to fresh produce, every item you donate supports our mission to connect people to nourishing food and supportive resources.
Items We DO Accept:
These items are accepted as long as: the packaging is unopened, undamaged, free of rust and dents.
The products must be free of mould or other visible spoilage.
Non-perishable items such as cereal, canned veggies, canned fruit, canned meats, school snacks, pasta, pasta sauce, peanut butter.
Including fruit, vegetables, and herbs.
We accept pasteurized dairy products including milk, cheese, sour cream, and yogurt.
Please note we CANNOT accept unpasteurized dairy products.
Please note we CANNOT accept ungraded eggs.
- canned tuna
- frozen ground beef
- etc.
Please note we CANNOT accept any baby food or formula past their best-before dates.
Please note we CANNOT accept any nutritional supplements past their best-before dates.
- dry cat food
- cat litter
- dry dog food
Items We DO NOT Accept:
- Food prepared outside a certified kitchen
- Unlabeled food
- Ungraded eggs
- Unpasteurized juice, honey, or dairy products
- Food served to the public (e.g., buffet leftovers)
- Items outside their original packaging or with broken seals
- Items containing medicinal ingredients or alcohol
- Vitamins
- Baby formula or nutritional supplements past their best-before dates
Labelling Requirements
All donated food items must have a label with:
- Product name
- Ingredients (with allergens clearly identifies)
- Best-before or expiration date (or lot number)
- Supplier or manufacturer name
Edible Surplus & Gleaning
Rather than letting edible surplus from your business or farm go to waste, you can donate it to us and we can ensure it gets to people who need it. Contact us for more information.
Past Best By Dates
Shelf-stable (non-perishable) items can be donated up to one year past their best-before date.
All perishable items must be donated on or before their best-before date.
Before you donate your past-date food, please refer to this Best Before Timetable by Second Harvest to determine if the items you have to give are still within safe donation and consumption timelines. For more information about best-by dates versus expiration dates check out this post on our blog.
Give Material Goods
We also welcome donations of material goods, such as household essentials and hygiene products. These items provide comfort and essential resources to individuals experiencing hardships.
Warm Tootsies
Warm Tootsies is an annual campaign we facilitate, in partnership with Carolina Munoz, to collect gently used and new winter clothing, such as boots, coats, hats and mitts for kids in Brock Township.
Each fall, clothing is collected in Beaverton, Cannington, and Sunderland.
Fill a Purse For a Sister
Each year we partner with Fill a Purse for a Sister, a Registered Canadian Charity that helps support women and youth in need by providing a purse or bag, filled with personal hygiene items. These purses and bags are distributed to shelters and other organizations that support women and youth in need.
A donation barrel is located at 16 York Street Cannington from October – December to accept your donations for this partnership.
Our Most Needed Items:
- laundry detergent
- dish soap
- toilet paper
- paper towel
- shampoo
- soap & bodywash
- tampons & pads
Host a Fundraiser or Food Drive
Empower your community to make a difference by hosting a fundraiser or food drive! Your creativity and passion can inspire others to join our cause and contribute to positive change.
Planning to host an event or campaign in support of TNDF? Please let us know in advance by contacting Katerina at ekaterine.alexakis@tndf.ca or 705-432-2444.
Offering us a heads up is useful for a few reasons:
- We may have resources that can support you, such as a branding kit, donation boxes, etc.
- We can organize for the appropriate staff to be on site when you drop the donation off.
- When community members contact us to inquire if the event is legitimately in support of us, we can confirm so with them.
- We can promote your event online through our social media and calendars.
How to Host a:
Please let us know in advance by contacting Katerina at ekaterine.alexakis@tndf.ca or 705-432-2444.
She can assist you in finding the appropriate information and resources to effectively organize a food drive.
If you're planning on hosting an event, contact Katerina at ekaterine.alexakis@tndf.ca or 705-432-2444 ahead of time, to make your event a success!
Take you campaign to the next level by reaching out to Katerina at ekaterine.alexakis@tndf.ca or 705-432-2444 ahead of time, to make the most of all the resources and tools available!
In-Kind Giving
In-kind donations, such as services or expertise, are valuable contributions that can help us enhance our capabilities and reach. If you have a specific skill or resource that aligns with our mission, contact us!
Sponsorships
Sponsorships provide invaluable support to our organization. By partnering with sponsors, we create mutually beneficial relationships that promote brand visibility, community engagement, and shared values.
Questions about making a donation?
Please contact Katerina at ekaterine.alexakis@tndf.ca or 705-432-2444.