The Big Food Boost

The Big Food Boost: August 1st - 31st

Join us as we come together to collect 10,000 lbs of food donations for Feed Niagara! 

Throughout the month of August, CAA Niagara is calling on its Members to assist in the fight against food insecurity in Niagara. Non-perishable food will be collected all month long, to support Feed Niagara. Feed Niagara is a coalition of the local food banks all across the region:

• Community Care, St. Catharines & Thorold
• Community Care of West Niagara
• GBF Community Services
• Newark Neighours
• Pelham Cares
• Port Cares 
• Project SHARE
• The Hope Centre
• The Salvation Army Fort Erie
• West Lincoln Community Care

CAA Niagara will be accepting food donations at the following locations:

• CAA Niagara - St Catharines Branch
• CAA Niagara - Welland Branch 
• CAA Niagara - Niagara Falls Branch 
• CAA Niagara - Grimsby Branch 
   
• Calhoun Sportswear
  250 Bunting Rd, St. Catharines
• Beatties
  458 Garrison Rd, Fort Erie
• Antipasto's
  87 Hannover Dr Unit 1, St. Catharines
• Commisso's Fresh Foods
  6161 Thorold Stone Rd, Niagara Falls
• Farm Gate to Your Plate 
  33 Elm St, Grimsby
• Pharmasave Pelham Hills
  1018 Pelham St Unit 1, Fonthill
   
• Port Colborne Farmer's Market
  August 4, 11, 18 & 25: 7 AM - 12 PM
  59 Charlotte St, Port Colborne
• St Catharines Farmer's Market
  August 5, 12 & 19: 9 AM - 1 PM
  91 King St, St. Catharines

Learn more about Feed Niagara and the local food agencies you will directly support by visiting their website https://feedniagara.ca/

Most Needed Items:
Please note that each food bank has different needs that change and are updated on their websites and social media.

• Beans (baked, kidney, chickpeas, lentils)
• Canned Pasta (SpaghettiO's, Beefaroni)
• Dry Pasta
• Pasta Sauce (cans preferred over jars)
• Rice, Quinoa, Couscous
• Canned Veggies
• Canned Proteins (chicken, fish, turkey, ham, sardines etc.)
• Stews, Chili, Soup (the best options include protein!)
• Broths
• Sidekicks, Kraft Dinner and Ramen
   
• Coffee (instant & ground)
• Tea
• Hot & Cold Cereals
• Pancake Mix and Syrup
• Canned Fruit
• Peanut Butter & Jam
• Fruit Juice, Juice Boxes
• Children’s Snacks (granola bars, cookies, fruit cups, crackers, pudding, Jell-O, applesauce, Bear Paws, Goldfish, etc.)
• Baby Food, including Rice Cereal
• Baby Formula
   
• Small Bags of Flour
• Small Bags of Sugar
• Cooking Oils (canola, olive, sunflower, etc.) 
• Condiments (ketchup, mustard, mayo, salad dressing, cooking oil) 
• Dried Spices, Salt & Pepper
• Oat, Almond or Soy Milk 
• Shelf-Stable Milk (e.g. condensed, powdered, rice, etc.)
• Boost/Ensure
• Gluten Free Foods
• Sugar Free Snacks
• Vegan Foods
   
• Toilet Paper/Paper Towel/Kleenex
• Toiletries (toothpaste, toothbrushes, feminine products, shampoo, soap, deodorant)
• Dish Soap (Liquid)
• Cat & Dog Food