What The Calgary Food Bank Wants You To Know
donating
For every dollar donated, the Calgary Food Bank can distribute $3.50 worth of food!
get the facts
hampers
- You can access a hamper every 10 days
- You can expect an efficient drive thru hamper pick-up service
- You can request a hamper online, anytime, here
- We are open weekdays and Saturdays
- You can pick up a hamper closer to home or work at one of the satellite locations throughout the city
- If you need support beyond food, visit 211 Alberta to get connected to some great organizations
The Latest Information
July wish list
CURRENT MOST NEEDED ITEMS
Round them up! Collect our most needed non-perishable food items and baby supplies this Stampede season to help us make food accessible to everyone in our city.
50/50 raffle
COWBOY UP!
Get ready to Cowboy Up with our stampede 50/50 Raffle! This is your chance to WIN BIG while making a real difference for families in need of food support. Half the jackpot goes to one lucky winner and the other half helps put food on the table for those facing hunger in our community.
Put The Boots To Hunger
WAYS TO SUPPORT THIS STAMPEDE
Put the Boots to Hunger this Stampede by raising fund and/or food on our behalf, get tickets for our Cowboy Up 50/50 raffle, attend pancake breakfast events in support of us and more!
new research
WORK THAT ISN'T WORKING
The Calgary Food Bank’s research team interviewed 30 working clients and surveyed 1500 more, to learn about the relationship between employment and food insecurity. Alarmingly, the report found that 27% of the Calgary Food Bank’s clients are working full-time.
“We got lots of vegetables that I was able to pick; we made a huge pot of soup. There’s apples and oranges which we love. I’m struggling with my physical health and can’t work enough to pay rent and bills, so food is the last thing I try and buy when possible. But it has been very hard since the rent was increased. I’m so grateful for the Calgary Food Bank”
Calgary Food Bank Client
Numbers reflect our fiscal year, September 1st, 2023 to August 30th, 2024