Arnprior & District Food Bank Inc.

06/18/2026

🚗 REMINDER: THIS SATURDAY! DRIVE CHANGE IN OUR COMMUNITY! 🍔

The big day is almost here! This coming Saturday, June 20th, you can help support the Arnprior and District Food Bank simply by taking a spin in a brand-new vehicle.

Our fantastic partners at Urban Ford are making it incredibly easy to give back. For EVERY single test drive taken, they will donate $30 directly to the food bank! 💰✨

There will also be a delicious BBQ and refreshments waiting for you, so bring your appetite and the whole family!

📅 Event Details:
📅 When: This Saturday, June 20th, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Where: Urban Ford (Ottawa Valley Ford Truck Headquarters)
🗺️ Address: 5362 Madawaska Blvd, Arnprior, ON, K7S 3H2

Every test drive helps us keep our shelves full and support our neighbours who need it most. Mark your calendars, spread the word, and let's drive change together! 💙

06/15/2026

🎻 A MAGNIFICENT AFTERNOON OF MUSIC & GENEROSITY! 🎵

Wow! What an absolutely incredible afternoon we had yesterday at St. John Chrysostom Church.

We want to extend our most heartfelt thank you to the Ottawa Chamber Orchestra for their breathtaking performance of "The Artist & the Muse" under the brilliant direction of Emmanuelle Lambert-Lemoine. Their world-class talent filled the space and truly touched everyone in attendance. We are so incredibly honoured to have been the beneficiaries of this beautiful concert.

💙 Grateful for Our Community & Team:
To the Attendees & Volunteers: Thank you to everyone from the Arnprior and district community, including our wonderful Food Bank volunteers, who purchased tickets and spent their Sunday afternoon with us. Your support directly helps us continue providing for our neighbours with dignity and respect.

❤️ A Special Mention: Thank you to our wonderful Operations Manager, Linda, who took the stage to introduce the event and share a beautiful message of gratitude on behalf of the Food Bank.

Thank you again to the orchestra, the organizers, and everyone who came out to make this event such a resounding success. Together, we are driving change and fostering kindness in Arnprior! ✨

06/14/2026

06/11/2026

🎵 REMINDER: SEATS ARE STILL AVAILABLE! 🎻

Don't miss out on an incredible afternoon of world-class music right here in Arnprior this coming Sunday! Seats are still available.

If you haven't grabbed yours yet, there is still time to join us for this beautiful benefit concert by the Ottawa Chamber Orchestra!

🎼 Event Details:
📅 When: Sunday, June 14th
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM
📍 Where: St. John Chrysostom Church (295 Albert St, Arnprior)

🎶 Program: The Artist & the Muse featuring Symphony No. 3 by Farrenc and Scheherazade by Rimsky-Korsakov, under the direction of Emmanuelle Lambert-Lemoine.

🎟️ Get Your Tickets:
🏢 In-person: At the Arnprior Public Library
💻 Online: www.ottawachamberorchestra.com

Treat yourself to a wonderful afternoon of music while helping us support our neighbours in need. We hope to see you there! 💙

06/09/2026

💙 KINDNESS IN ACTION! 📦✨

A huge thank you to everyone who supported us this past Saturday at the speakers session hosted by the Algonquin–Renfrew–Pembroke Conservative Association!

The organizers set non-perishable food items or monetary donation as the price of admission, and the response was wonderful. Thanks to the generosity of everyone who attended, we received $367.00 and 71 food items to help stock our shelves!

📸 Pictured here is our amazing volunteer Events Coordinator, Sheri, who ran the booth alongside her daughter, Grace.

We would like to extend a sincere thank you to Jean for inviting us to participate and for providing a space to connect with the community. Every donation helps us ensure that no one in Arnprior and district go hungry!

06/08/2026

🔥 PROPANE FILL-UP FUNDRAISER! 🍔

Barbecue season is here, and our friends at P38 Energy Inc. have cooked up a fantastic way for you to save money while supporting the Arnprior and District Food Bank!

For the entire month of July, every Friday you can get your BBQ tank ready for the weekend and give back to our community at the same time.

💰 Bring a non-perishable food item or a cash donation, and you’ll get $5 OFF a 20lb BBQ tank fill-up!

Event Details:
📅 When: Every Friday in July (July 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, & 31st, 2026)
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Where: P38 Energy (Arnprior Branch)
🗺️ Address: 4674 Highway 17, Arnprior, ON K7S 3G7

Our Non-Perishable Wishlist: Salad dressing, Relish, BBQ Sauce, Ice Tea Mix, Lemonade or Fruit Punch (in non-refrigerated box), Bar soap, Dish soap, Shampoo/Conditioner, Toilet paper/ Kleenex, Taco kits, Teabags, Egg noodles, Crackers, Cereal, Boxed scalloped potatoes, Sugar/ flour, Rice, Rice noodle

Before you fire up the grill this July, make a quick stop at P38 Energy on Fridays to help us keep our shelves stocked. Together, we can make a difference! 💚

06/03/2026

💛 NATIONWIDE IMPACT, LOCAL SUPPORT! 🛒

A huge thank you to Food Banks Canada and Loblaw Companies Limited for their incredible partnership in the National Feed More Families 2026 Spring Food Drive! 🇨🇦✨

Across Canada, corporate and franchise stores raised a staggering $850,000 and an estimated 797,607 pounds of food to support families nationwide.

Even better? Because of the generosity of shoppers right here at home, the Arnprior and District Food Bank is receiving $719.46 in direct funding to help us keep our shelves stocked and our neighbours supported.

🤝 A Special Thank You to Our Local Partner:
We want to send a massive shout-out to the incredible staff, leadership, and generous shoppers at our local Loblaw banner store, Mark's No Frills Arnprior! Your hard work and community spirit make all the difference.

We are already looking forward to teaming up again for the Feed More Families Holiday Food Drive at the end of November! Until then, thank you for helping us feed our community. 💙

06/03/2026

🎒 BIG THANK YOU TO WALTER ZADOW PUBLIC SCHOOL! 🍎

Our community’s youth are truly leading the way! As part of their Annual Spring Fun Fair, the amazing community at Walter Zadow Public School organized a special food drive starting the week of May 14th and extending through the following week.

Thanks to the incredible generosity of students, staff, and parents, they collected a whopping 170 food items to help stock our shelves! 📦✨

📸 In the photo you can see some of Madame Julie's fantastic helpers displaying the donations ready to head our way. A huge shoutout to Madame Julie for organizing this initiative and to everyone who contributed.

Together, you are making a massive difference for local families! 💙