Need Food: Individuals

Please note:  The Food Bank will be closed May 20 & 31.

Do you need food?   Phone Room

  • Call 403.253.2055 to apply for an Emergency Food Hamper
    • this is the only number that will connect you
  • or visit our Client Services waiting area during distribution hours and use one of the provided phones
    • 5000 11 Street SE  Calgary, Alberta T2H 2Y5
  • you must call us before you line up to receive a food hamper

 

What to expect:

  • there may be a wait once you call; please be patient
  • we ask that you arrive no later than 15 minutes before the end of distribution
  • take a moment to learn more about our Emergency Food Hamper Program

 

What are the distribution hours?  

Please note:  The Food Bank will be closed May 20 & 31.

Day of WeekMornings/AfternoonsEvenings
Monday1:00 pm to 3:30 pm6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Tuesday10:30 am to 3:30 pm6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Wednesday1:00 pm to 3:30 pm6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Thursday10:30 am to 3:30 pm6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Friday10:30 am to 3:30 pmClosed

 

 

 

 

 

 

Walk-ins are accepted Thursdays from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm and Fridays from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm.

 

When can I call?
You can call the Hamper Request Line at 403.253.2055:

Please note:  The Food Bank will be closed May 20 & 31.

Monday:        10:30 am to 7:15 pm

Tuesday:         1:00 pm to 7:15 pm

Wednesday:    1:00 pm to 7:15 pm

Thursday:        1:00 pm to 7:15 pm

Friday:             CLOSED

 

What will happen when I call?
Learn more.

 

Who can apply?

  • any Calgarian in a temporary emergency situation can apply for an Emergency Food Hamper

 

How often may I receive food?

  • you can access three hampers by just calling us (more than 80% of our clients last year used three or fewer Emergency Food Hampers)
  • if you need more than three, you must be referred through one of our partner agencies or programs
  • a maximum of seven Emergency Food Hampers may be accessed by an individual or family over a 12 month period

 

Where do I pick up my food?

  • Emergency Food Hampers are distributed at our warehouse and through six community depots
  • these depots reduce transportation and pick-up difficulties for clients with mobility or other issues; and at the same time, they connect people with resources in their immediate community

 

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