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Campus Food Bank
Joy Drive

Bring the joy of treasured foods to our client families during the holidays

For the 2024 holiday season, Campus Food Bank is evolving our toy drive into a JOY DRIVE!

This holiday season will be harder than ever for many of our client families, so we have chosen to focus our holiday drive on food rather than toys this year. We have surveyed our clients for their special holiday requests and distilled them into two simple lists for your shopping trip.

We ask that you prioritize gift cards, as we will be closed for two weeks over the holiday break, and add special treat items to your donation if you are able.

Gift Cards

Suggested amount: $30 to $100

  • No Frills

  • Wal-Mart

  • Superstore

  • FreshCo

  • Safeway

  • Save On Foods

  • Costco

  • Shoppers Drug Mart

  • New Desi Bazar

Special holiday treat items

Unfortunately we cannot accept homemade treats.

  • Child and baby snacks

  • Nuts (cashews, pistachios, mixed nuts)

  • Dried fruit

  • Pie filling

  • Namkeen mixtures

  • Paneer

  • Chocolate

  • Caramels

  • Shortbread, gingerbread, or sugar cookies

  • Fancy sauces, syrups, honeys, jams

  • Nutella

  • Gelatin-free, dairy-free, and gluten-free treats

  • Panettone

  • Baking ingredients (flour, etc)

  • Hearty soups

  • Energy bars

Donations can be left at the CFB Office, 1-81 SUB, until December 7.

OPEN HOURS*

Monday 4pm- 8pm
Tuesday 12pm - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 12pm & 4pm - 6pm
Thursday 4pm - 8pm
Friday 12pm - 4pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm
*CFB Staff are usually in the office Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

Gift cards and treats will be distributed to clients during shopping appointments in December.

Please help us spread the word by sharing this page with your colleagues, departments, families, and friends!

Questions? Get in touch at events@campusfoodbank.com.