Make a big impact with a monetary donation.

 
 
 
 

However much you can give, your
donation can make all the difference.

HOW TO DONATE

  • Donate in person via cash or debit at our distribution centre:

    164 Needham St, Lindsay ON | Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

  • Mail your cheque to:

    Kawartha Lakes Food Source
    164 Needham St
    Lindsay ON
    K9V 5R7

    Or drop it off at the same location during our opening hours:
    M-F 8:30am - 4:30pm

  • Use your credit card to donate in person, at our distribution centre, or by calling us directly:

    705-324-0707
    164 Needham St, Lindsay ON

    M-F 8:30am - 4:30pm

  • Send an e-transfer to: heather@kawarthalakesfoodsource.com

    Please ensure the security answer is “food”

  • Gift cards to local grocery stores can be dropped off to our distribution centre:

    164 Needham St, Lindsay ON
    M-F 8:30am - 4:30pm

  • Click the link below to donate online via Kindful:

    Donate Now!

The Kawartha Lakes Food Source receives no regular funding from any level of government, although it has received one-time grants on occasion. Since KLFS is the only central food distribution warehouse in our region, financial support is greatly needed to ensure that we can continue to meet the needs of those who feed the hungry in the Kawartha Lakes.

Not only does your donation help us to purchase high-priority and perishable food items for our food banks and schools, it also allows us to operate much needed programs such as the family cooking project, open gardens, and food literacy program.

Please help us in supporting those that feed our hungry.

Looking for other ways to help? Check out our Giving Guides!

Our Corporate Giving Guide is an insightful description of the various ways a corporation or organization can meet their business goals by supporting KLFS. The guide explains the process of becoming a retail partner for our social enterprise salsa, becoming a signature event sponsor, organizing a business fundraiser, and payroll giving.

Our Individual Giving Guide is an in-depth description of the multiple ways an individual can donate in support of KLFS. The guide explains the importance of donating and the opportunities their donations provide to individuals and families in need of food assistance. The ways of donating include payroll giving, giving insurance, estate giving, giving stocks, etc.

Monetary Donation FAQs

  • There really is no right answer to this question. We ask that you donate whichever way is most meaningful and accessible for you.

  • Financial donations over $20 are issued a tax receipt. Tax receipts are mailed or emailed based on your preference and should be received between 7 and 14 days after the donation was made.

    If you are awaiting a tax receipt which seems to be delayed, please phone us at 705-324-0707 or email finance@kawarthalakesfoodsource.com

  • If you are looking for your donation to go exclusively to one of our 8 member food banks your donation will need to be made directly to them.

    Please visit our “Find A Food Bank” page under “Need Help?” for full directory of food banks across the Kawartha Lakes, along with their contact information.

  • If you would like your donation to be directed towards a particular program please let our team know upon making your donation.

  • We recognize our donors in our bi-monthly newsletter, “The Source”. Donations over $500 and long-term donors are also added to our donor recognition wall in our Board Room at the distribution centre. Occasionally, we also post about our donors on our social media and website.

    If you do not wish to be recognized publicly, please let us know upon making your donation.

 
Photo of stacks of boxes of donations in the KLFS warehouse.

Thank you for helping us fill our shelves so we can ensure our community is not left hungry.