The Story Of FoodForward

For 40 years, the Cambridge Food Bank has been the heartbeat of our community, with countless local volunteers and organizations teaming up to support those in need. More and more, we've heard the call for fresh, meaningful, and hands-on ways for groups, businesses, and individuals to connect and contribute.

Enter FoodForward! We created this experience for you to roll up your sleeves, dive into some hands-on action, and help tackle food insecurity in a way that’s as fun as it is impactful. Whether you’re sorting, gardening, or cooking up something amazing, there’s an experience for every group to get involved, learn new skills, and make a real difference.

Supporting the Cambridge Food Bank

By participating in these experiences, you're not only covering the costs involved in facilitating these activities but also directly supporting the Cambridge Food Bank. Every dollar raised goes directly into our food security programs, helping make a real difference in the community.

At FoodForward, it’s all about making a positive impact, sharing good times, and leaving with a sense of accomplishment — all while helping the community thrive.

Who Is This For?

Corporate, Business or Private Groups: Connect through purpose-driven team-building. We'll highlight your impact (with your approval) on social media and other public communications!

Nonprofit Community Groups & Teams: Ask us about our specialty experiences and discounted rates for you!

Celebrators: Turn birthdays, retirements, and reunions into something even more memorable.

Individuals: Come solo or with a friend! Take a fun, skill-building class and help your community at the same time.

Our Community Promise

When you book a FoodForward Experience, this is our commitment to you:

  1. Tangible Impact: Your participation directly supports the Cambridge Food Bank's food security efforts in Cambridge & North Dumfries.

  2. Easy & Organized: We handle the details like the prep and scheduling, so you can focus on bringing the energy!

  3. Expert-Led: Cambridge Food Bank has 40+ years of experience facilitating group experiences, meaning you’re in capable hands.

  4. Inclusive & Welcoming: All ages, all skill levels—everyone belongs here. Please let us know if you require any accommodations, and we'll do our best to accommodate them.

Have more questions about FoodForward experiences? Visit our FAQ.

Our Supporters

This initiative is supported by the Waterloo Region Community Foundation’s 2024 Community Grants and the Waterloo Region 2024 Economic Development Grant.

FoodForward was created in partnership with The Community Company, a Certified B Corporation focused on creating sustainable social enterprises with leading charities in Canada.