Anyone can Donate

Help feed our Neighbours


Northumberland Fare Share Food Bank has been providing food and other essentials to our Neighbours, experiencing food insecurity, since 1987.

It takes all of us to Help Feed Our Neighbours.

2024 Hunger Facts

Fare Share Food Bank

3,696

Unique Individuals

31,592

Individual visits

Food & Financial Donations

Food Donations

Your Local Food Bank Needs:

  • Canned Soups & Stews

  • Baked Beans

  • Dry Pasta & Pasta Sauce

  • Canned Meats & Tuna

  • Mac & Cheese & Canned Pasta

  • Granola Bars & Crackers

  • Canned Vegetables & Fruit

  • Applesauce & Fruit Cups

  • Peanut Butter & Oil

  • Cereal, Oatmeal & Oats

  • Rice & Side Dishes

  • Coffee & Tea

  • Potatoes & Onions

  • Carrots & Apples

  • Soap & Shampoo

  • Toilet Paper

Financial Donations

Financial donations are needed to help provide food & other basic necessities to individuals & families in need throughout Port Hope, Cobourg and surrounding communities.

Tax receipts are issued for all donations of $20.00 or more.

To Donate by E-transfer:

donations@fareshare.ca

Please include your full name and address in the comment section of your e-transfer to receive a tax receipt.

To Donate by Mail: Send your cheque to P.O. Box 572, Cobourg, ON K9A 4L3.

To Donate in Person: Drop off your donation at either Food Bank location when they are open.

To Donate Online: Please visit CanadaHelps and use the form to make your donation to Northumberland Fare Share Food Bank.

2024 Hunger Facts

Fare Share Food Bank

872,678 pounds

Food Distributed

$3,124,187*

$ Worth of Food Distributed

(*Based on Food Banks Canada national value for donated food, at $3.58 per lb.)