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What's happening in the village.

Community events, Monday donation drop-off and food pickup, Muriel's Closet open weekends and fundraisers you can order from - all in one place.

Illustration of a community event: a calendar with a date circled, a volunteer serving soup and pie, and a small hall among the pines
MondaysFood drop-off, 8⁠–⁠10 a.m.
Mark your calendar

Coming up.

Workshops, drives and community days around North Queens. New dates are posted in our Facebook group (opens in a new tab) first.

Winter Clothing event

  • Date to be announced

Our annual event helps local families gear up with coats, boots, hats and mitts before the cold sets in. Donations of clean winter wear are welcome now.

Regular happenings

Every week, every season.

You don't need a special occasion to stop by. Here's what happens at the CFRN all year.

Food bank hours

Donations: Mondays, 8⁠–⁠10 a.m.

Anyone can drop off food donations. Client pickups are by appointment on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Food support

Muriel's Closet

Every other weekend, 8 a.m.⁠–⁠12 p.m.

Check our Facebook group to see if this weekend is an open weekend.

Shop & donate

Community garden

12 free beds · May 1⁠–⁠Oct 31

Apply in January for a raised bed. Basic tools and water are supplied.

Apply for a garden box

Tours

By appointment

Groups and newcomers are welcome to see what we do.

Arrange a tour
Fundraisers

Order, pay & pitch in.

Our fundraisers help stock the food bank shelves. When one is running, you can order and pay right here.

No fundraiser running right now

Follow our Facebook group to hear about the next one. In the meantime, every donation is put to use right here at home.

Looking back

Recent events.

Building Community Resilience Workshop

  • Monday, September 21, 2026
  • 9 a.m.–12 p.m. or 1:30–4:30 p.m.
  • North Queens Fire Hall, Caledonia & Queens Place Emera Centre, Liverpool

An evidence-based, 3-hour workshop for community organizations serving Queens County on the science of resilience - how adversity, positive supports and skills shape lifelong health.

...it takes a village

Need a hand, or have one to lend?

Whether you're looking for food support, want to volunteer a few hours, or have items for Muriel's Closet - we'd love to hear from you.