Cram-A-Cruiser food drive on April 19 in support of Northumberland Fare Share Food Bank.

COBOURG (April 14, 2025) — Cobourg Police Service (CPS) will host a Cram-A-Cruiser food drive to support Northumberland Fare Share Food Bank (Fare Share). The April Cram-A-Cruiser is scheduled for Saturday, April 19, at Walmart.

The March Cram-A-Cruiser food drive collected 3,607 pounds of food, 376 pounds of dog food, and $2,738 in cash donations to support Fare Share. Donations received during Cram-A-Cruiser food drives go directly to Fare Share, which distributes the food to those in need across Northumberland County. 

Community members are invited to donate non-perishable food at Cram-A-Cruiser between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 19, at Walmart in Cobourg. If you cannot attend a Cram-A-Cruiser event, you can donate to Fare Share by visiting fareshare.ca. 

Event details:

Location: Walmart (73 Strathy Road, Cobourg)

Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Suggested Food Donations:

  • Canned Soups and Stews
  • Baked Beans
  • Dry Pasta and Pasta Sauce
  • Canned Meats & Tuna
  • Mac and Cheese & Canned Pasta
  • Granola Bars & Crackers
  • Canned Vegetable & Fruit
  • Apple Sauce & Fruit Cups
  • Peanut Butter & Oil
  • Cereal, Oatmeal & Oats
  • Rice & Side Dishes
  • Coffee & Tea
  • Potatoes & Onions
  • Carrots and Apples
  • Soap & Shampoo
  • Toilet Paper

Other food items, gift cards, and monetary donations are also accepted.