Donate today to help feed over 400 families each month, to feed children with no breakfast or school lunch, and to help offer a better life to the families and children we serve.
Quality Emergency Food to those in need.
Your donations are vital to our mission. Financial contributions help us maintain a stable budget and enable us to purchase healthier food options for those we serve. Our community partners and board of directors firmly believe that healthier foods contribute to healthier communities. We look forward to partnering with you to create a personalized giving plan that supports this valuable service in our community.
Our 6,000 square foot energy-efficient facility is wheelchair accessible and includes:
- Class 4 Licensed Teaching Kitchen – A space for learning and community gatherings.
- Food Distribution Warehouse – Ensuring efficient food access.
- Large Refrigerators & Walk-in Freezers – Preserving fresh, nutritious food.
- Vegetable and educational Gardens – 28 raised garden beds, a beautiful gathering space for BBQ, events.
The Oromocto Food Bank runs with minimal paid staff and is powered by a dedicated team of volunteers. Our annual operating budget is $375,000, carefully governed by a board of directors made up of committed community members. Every dollar you contribute goes directly to helping those in need.
Core Programs Needing Your Ongoing Financial Support
Emergency Food Hampers
Each month, we provide food hampers to over 500 families, representing 1,200 individuals—36% of whom are children. Thanks to your support, our hampers include fresh produce, milk, eggs, butter/margarine, bread, and other bakery or dairy products, some of which are donated and some purchased.
School Brown Bag Lunches and Hot Soups
Delivered weekly to local schools to ensure students have nutritious meals.
Eggs in Schools
Each week, 40 dozen eggs are cooked, peeled, and packaged in our licensed kitchen, then delivered to elementary and middle schools.
School Supply Program
Backpacks filled with school supplies are distributed to children heading back to school in September.
Weekend Backpack Program
Provides weekend food for families whose children rely on school meals during the week.
This special version of the Donate page will use a special donation form that pre-selects the Capital Building Campaign. We need to set this up in our Canada Helps account.
