Help us build a stronger community!
When you donate to TNDF, you’re helping provide food, connection, and support to local individuals and families when they need it most.
Other Ways to Donate
In-person by debit, credit, cash, or cheque at 16 York Street, Cannington, ON, L0E 1E0, Monday through Friday 9 AM – 4 PM.
You can mail a cheque to P.O. Box 580, Cannington ON, L0E 1E0.
Please ensure to include your full name and mailing address.
Contact us at info@tndf.ca or 705-432-2444 and we can provide you with the info you need to donate directly from your bank account to ours.
Other Ways to Support
Food donations make a direct and lasting impact. By donating non-perishable food items, you’re helping us provide choice, dignity, and support through Nourish House while bringing our community one step closer to our 40,000 lb goal.
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.
Items We DO Accept
• Shelf-Stable Items
• Fresh Produce
• Pasteurized Dairy Products
• Graded Eggs
• Meat
• Baby Food and Formula
• Adult Nutritional Supplements
Pet Products
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.
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 stored in a home refrigerator or freezer
• 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
Past Best Buy 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.
Labelling Requirements
All donated food items must have a label with:
• Product name
• Ingredients (with allergens clearly identified)
• Best-before or expiration date (or lot number)
• Supplier or manufacturer name
Edible Surplus and 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.
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, we would love to hear from you!
When you purchase from our wish list, you’re helping provide food, tools, and resources that support dignity, connection, and care.
Items ship straight to TNDF—making it easy to give, no matter your schedule.
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.
If you're planning to host an event or campaign in support of TNDF, please let us know in advance!
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.
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.
Get in touch with us!
We welcome sponsorship opportunities from businesses, organizations, and community partners who want to make a difference close to home. Together, we can create a partnership that benefits both your organization and the community.
