Ways to help
There are so many ways we can help vulnerable families and individuals in our community.
Below are a variety of ways that you can make a difference beyond personal donations of food and funds.
FEATURED
Help us provide essential items to those who need them most. Browse our Amazon Wishlist and contribute directly to our mission of feeding families in need.
Support our seasonal programs
Holiday hamper program
To honour the holidays, families are provided with a holiday meal (either by gift card or physical food items), holiday treats, and gift cards for children aged 17 and younger.
Our wishlist for the 2024 Holiday Hamper Program is now available!
Give the Gift of the Holidays
This program unites local families, groups, and businesses to give the gift of the holidays to Kanata neighbours in need of assistance.
Anyone can participate by donating directly to our CanadaHelps donation page here: Give the Gift of the Holidays - CanadaHelps
All donations received will be used to purchase gift cards which will be distributed as gifts to children under the age of 18.
For any questions about this program, please email the Client and Community Outreach Coordinator at kaitlyn.lalonde@kanatafoodcupboard.ca.
More ways to help
Host a food drive
Would your family, school, or organization like to hold a food drive for us? If so, please refer to the following steps:
- Let us know you’re planning a food drive. Email the Volunteer Coordinator to discuss the details.
- Collect our most needed items found on our Shopping List.
- Drop off the donations at our Warehouse during our office hours or email the Volunteer Coordinator to arrange for a pickup during our office hours.
- Please pack the donations in shopping bags or small boxes that are easy to lift. If you need boxes, please email the Volunteer Coordinator.
Amazon toiletry drive
We are in need of toiletry items for the families we serve.
You can help by purchasing toiletry items like shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, body wash, etc. through our Amazon toiletry drive.
Volunteer
All of our volunteer opportunities are currently full. If you are interested in being added to our volunteer wait list please email volunteer@kanatafoodcupboard.ca.
Corporate sponsorship
Team Building that is not only great for strengthening collegial bonds but can benefit the community too!
We have lots of ways you and your company can get involved:
• Hosting virtual events
• Sponsorship programs
• Seasonal programming
• Raising awareness
Join our Board of Directors
The KFC Board of Directors is a dedicated team of volunteer leaders from both nonprofit and for-profit sectors who are deeply committed to our mission.
We strive to alleviate food insecurity in the Kanata community. Serving on our Board is an extraordinary opportunity for individuals who are passionate about making a difference.
Advocate
Get in touch with your city councillors and tell them how you appreciate their work fighting for the food assistance programs our communities need. Have a conversation about the systemic, policy, and societal changes that are needed to solve food security challenges.
Cathy Curry
Ward 4 Kanata North
Tel: 613-580-2474
Allan Hubley
Ward 23 Kanata South
Tel: 613-580-2752
