Ancaster Community Food Drive
2024 – 32nd Annual
Planning has commenced for the full engagement of the Ancaster community in our 32nd Annual community food drive. Having met
The challenges of the winter storm that blanketed our city on the eve of our 30th Plus 1 on March 4, 2023, we did manage to collect
And distribute 72,000 lbs. of food donations to the 8 supported agencies.
This has resulted in a cumulative total of 1,970,500 lbs. of food donated to date.
It is anticipated that with the engagement of hundreds of volunteers and the generosity of the community we will celebrate another
Milestone and achieve the 2,000,000 lbs. of food donated.
Supporting Hamilton Area Emergency Food Bank and Community Service Agencies
Supporting Hamilton Area Emergency Food Bank and Community Service Agencies
Thanking the community of Ancaster for the cumulative total of 1,970,500 lbs. of donated food.
The significant winter storm that blanketed our city on the eve of our 30th Plus 1 drive on March 4, 2023 posed significant physical challenges
As we awoke to sunshine, clear skies and a mountain of snow that had covered our driveways, walkways and streets. Fighting off the instinct
To just stay in the comfort and warmth of their own bed, hundreds of volunteers responded to the mission of the ACFD to replenish the empty
Shelves of the 8 supported agencies serving the people of our city of Hamilton.
As the first food drive in 3 years to welcome the full participation of our volunteers following our experience with the COVID-19 pandemic, our
Community responded with a spirit of fierce determination and love. Those that witnessed the event at the Ancaster Fairgrounds were deeply moved and inspired by the wonderful display of the human spirit in action. Although the challenges of the extreme weather conditions did limit our ability to achieve our pre pandemic record of food donations, we witnessed and felt the power and beauty of a community mobilized to action in service to others. This community event continues to serve as a powerful reminder of the age old wisdom that “ it is in giving that we receive.”
It is this power of many hands uniting in a single purpose that has resulted in the success of the ACFD and cumulative total of 1,970,500 lbs. of food
Donated since our humble beginning over three decades ago. As we prepare for the full engagement of the community at the Ancaster Fairgrounds
On Saturday March 2, 2024, we have the added excitement of being able to achieve and surpass the next milestone of having collected 2,000,000 lbs. of food.
You are invited to join us at this important community celebration. The 2024 – 32nd Annual Ancaster Community
Food Drive and the achievement of reaching the 2 million pound milestone!
Important dates for the 32nd 2024 Ancaster Community Food Drive
Fire station Drop Offs – February 24th to March 2nd
365 Wilson St W, Ancaster, ON L9G 4X4
661 Garner Rd E, Ancaster, ON L9K 0C8
Flyer Day:
Saturday
February 24,2024
School pick up day:
Thursday
February 29, 2024
Actual Food Drive Day:
Saturday
March 2,2024
Thank you for your support!
Sincerely,
ACFD Organizing Committee
Supported Agencies
CHOOSE ONE OR MORE OF THE 8 AGENCIES BELOW TO MAKE A DONATION
Click on the logo below to be redirected to our supported agencies secure donation websites in support of the food drive, in the event you are unable to participate in the door to door drive on Saturday March 2, 2024. Although our focus is returning to the full engagement of the community and collection of non perishable food donations, the agencies are extremely grateful for any financial donations received. Where possible please add "Ancaster Community Food Drive" to messages/comments on applicable donation pages.
For individuals wishing to make a donation in support of the 32nd Ancaster Community Food Drive in the more traditional manner via a cheque, please see directions below.
Our agencies thank you for your support!
- Identify the Agency of choice from the following list, the date and amount of donation.
- In the memo section of your cheque identify “Ancaster Food Drive“ to alert the agency and have them record your donation accordingly.
- Once the cheque is completed – place in an envelope with the Agency name and corresponding address as listed to ensure that your donation is received at the appropriate agency office and processed.
- The Agency will provide a donation receipt for tax purposes as applicable.
Ancaster Community Services
300 Wilson Street East L9G 2B9
Good Venture Shepherd Centre
c/o Brother Terrence 155 Cannon St. Hamilton, Ont. L8N 3R1
Hamilton Food Share
339 Barton St. Stoney Creek, Ontario L8E 2L2
Mission Services
PO Box 368 196 Wentworth St. N L8L 7W2
Neighbour to Neighbour
28 Athens St. Hamilton, On. L9C 3K9
St Matthew’s House
414 Barton Street East. Hamilton. L8L 2Y3
The Salvation Army
80 Bay St. N. Hamilton, Ont. L8R 3N3
Wesley Urban Ministries
52 Catharine Street North Hamilton, ON L8R 1J1
The Accomplishments of the Ancaster Community Food Drive.
31 Years
1,970,500 lbs of found collected
8 Local Supported Agencies
Contact
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