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CAA Niagara's Big Food Boost Returns: Here’s How You Can Get Involved

Written by CAA Niagara | Aug 7, 2025 4:20:24 PM

This August, CAA Niagara's Big Food Boost is rallying behind FEED Niagara to help tackle food insecurity right here at home.

From August 9 - September 2, drop off a non-perishable food donation at your local CAA Niagara Branch or visit us at Touch-a-Truck on August 9 and your donation will go directly to FEED Niagara's network of local food banks that serve our community every day.

As a thank you for helping us fight hunger, every donation you bring in will also earn you a bonus ballot for our Gear Up & Go Giveaway!

If you’d prefer to have your items picked up from home, just fill out our registration form and leave your donation in a visible, weather-safe spot by 9 a.m. on your selected date. Pick-ups will be available on August 20 & 28.

Pick-up is contactless and easy — just set it out and we’ll do the rest! In the registration form, we'll ask for the following:

    1. Pick-up Address

    2. Preferred Pick-up Date (choose from available dates below)

    3. Description of where the donation will be placed (e.g., front porch, side door, inside storage bin, etc.)

Please note: Pick-up is only available in the Niagara Region. Donations must be non-perishable and clearly marked "Big Food Boost."

About FEED Niagara

Feed Niagara represents 10 regional food banks who share the goal to stop hunger in our community with care & compassion:

Most Needed Items:

Please note that each food bank has different needs that change and are updated on their websites and social media.

  • Beans (baked, kidney, chickpeas, lentils)
  • Canned Pasta (Spaghetti O's, Beefaroni)
  • Dry Pasta
  • Pasta Sauce (cans preferred over jars)
  • Rice, Quinoa, Couscous
  • Canned Veggies
  • Canned Proteins (chicken, fish, turkey, ham, sardines etc.)
  • Stews, Chili, Soup (the best options include protein!)
  • Broths
  • Sidekicks, Kraft Dinner and Ramen
  • Nut-free School Snacks

To register for a home pick-up, CLICK HERE.