Amherst Food Bank

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Amherst Food Bank Amherst Food Bank (AFANA)

The aim and purpose of the Amherst Food Bank is to provide food and support to those in our community and area who are in need.

As a nonprofit organization we rely solely on " Neighbour helping Neighbour " .

Taylor Ford in Amherst gave us 711 lbs of food thank you again Mike, Will and Mike for dropping it off
10/08/2026

Taylor Ford in Amherst gave us 711 lbs of food thank you again Mike, Will and Mike for dropping it off

Thank you Thank you Wow Amherst Taylor Ford Thank you Mike , Will and Mike for dropping off all the food today that you ...
10/08/2026

Thank you Thank you Wow
Amherst Taylor Ford
Thank you Mike , Will and Mike for dropping off all the food today that you collected from people.
This will help feed a lot of people. We appreciate everything you all did .
Thank you so much we really
appreciate it .

Mark your calendars! The Fall food Drive is scheduled for Oct. 17th. If you are able to give please do not matter how mu...
10/02/2026

Mark your calendars! The Fall food Drive is scheduled for Oct. 17th. If you are able to give please do not matter how much. Every little bit helps! If you would like to volunteer - PM or call 902 - 297 - 1065.

09/20/2026

Amherst Food Bank is looking for Volunteers
If you enjoy talking with people and helping the community
this is the place for you we would love to have you join our team
Can you spare 2 to 3 hours once a month

Here are the Positions
1.Computer Imputing Information Afternoon 1- 4
2.Packing Groceries Afternoon 1- 4
3.Taking Calls Morning 9:30 -11:30
4.Passing out orders at the Door Afternoon 1- 4pm
5.Delivering Orders Monday, Wednesday and Friday Afternoon
1:30 to 2:30 pm
6.Picking up bread orders Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30-9:00 am
7.Picking up Meat 8:30 -9:00 am
8.Unloading the Feed Nova Scotia Truck every other Tuesday Morning 11:00 and11:30 am

Apply in person to pick up an application at the Amherst Food Bank 5 King Street
Monday, Wednesday or Friday

09/12/2026

Amherst Food Bank is Hiring
This position is for a 3 month term

Congratulations to the Amherst Food Assistant Network who was awarded $750 to help keep the freezer full.
09/10/2026

Congratulations to the Amherst Food Assistant Network who was awarded $750 to help keep the freezer full.

Address

5 King Street, PO Box 45
Amherst, NS
B4H3Y6

Opening Hours

Monday 1:30pm - 4pm
Wednesday 1:30pm - 4pm
Friday 1:30pm - 4pm

Telephone

+19026610677

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