Donate

We couldn’t do it without your support! Every dollar donated helps us provide nutritious meals and essential support to those who need it most. Join us in the fight against hunger and make a difference today.

We offer multiple ways for you to support our mission and make a positive impact on your community. You can choose to make a one-time donation or become a recurring donor, providing sustainable support for our ongoing efforts. Contributions over $20 will receive a charitable tax receipt.

We also encourage you to explore our "Get Involved" section, where you can discover additional opportunities such as volunteering or hosting a fundraiser.

To streamline the donation process, we have embedded a secure widget from our trusted partner, Canada Helps, allowing you to donate conveniently and securely. Every dollar donated helps us provide nutritious meals and essential support to those who need it most. Join us in the fight against hunger and make a difference today. Together, we can build a stronger, more resilient community.

How To Donate

Explore the options below to find the perfect way for you to contribute. Remember, every bit of help counts in our collective fight against hunger.

Cash & Cheques

Cash and cheques can be dropped in the secure box located at the front of the food bank, or you can drop it off during our regular business hours.

Cheques can be sent through the mail, Alliston Food Bank, PO Box 28, Alliston ON L9R 1T9

All cheques should be made payable to: Alliston Food Bank

Tax receipts will be sent via mail. If you would like a digital tax receipt please provide us with your email address

Credit Card Donations

Use the CanadaHelps widget below or visit our CanadaHelps page to donate using your credit card

E-transfers

Please send E-transfers to donations@allistonfoodbank.com. Please provide your contact information. Tax receipts
will be sent via email.

Donate Online

Use the CanadaHelps widget below or visit our CanadaHelps page to donate using your credit card.

Non-Perishables

1) Donate Non-Perishable Food Items at Designated Donation Bins in Alliston Zehrs or FreshCo.

Non-perishable donations can be dropped of at either FreshCo or Zehrs in Alliston anytime.

Not sure what to donate? Have a look at our Wish List

FreshCo donation bin is located at the far end of the checkouts at the front of the store.

Zehrs donation bins are located at both entrances/exits, between the sliding doors.

Only non-perishables are accepted in these donation bins.

The stores often sell pre-packaged bags prepared by the store which include our most needed items.

2) Drop Off Food Donations Directly at the Alliston Food Bank

Donations are accepted at the food bank on:

Tuesday’s from 9:00am to 12:00pm
Wednesday’s from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Thursday’s from 9:00am to 7:00pm

We also accept garden product donations during these times.

If these times won't work for you, please contact the food bank at 705-435-3255 and we can arrange for someone to meet you at a more convenient time.

3) For Large Donations, Contact us 705-435-3255 to arrange a pick-up

If you have a large donation (for instance following a food drive event) and are unable to deliver it to the food bank yourself, please contact our team so we can arrange to come and pick it up from you.

Donations

Wish List

Donate from Amazon

Can't make it to the store? You can purchase non-perishable food and personal hygiene items from Amazon and have them shipped directly to the Alliston Food Bank.

Amazon Wish List