Community Liaison
The Community Liaison Team
This team deepens relationships with community organizations to address the root causes of hunger together.
What They Do
- Meet with community organizations to explore ways to combine our resources, such as our experience, data, and manpower to tackle the root causes of food insecurity.
- Focus on connecting people to community organizations that can meet their unique needs and unique experience with food insecurity.
- Work to educate service providers and normalize conversations about food insecurity.
Contact the Community Liaison Team if you:
- Would like to learn more about the Calgary Food Bank’s programs and operations.
- Would like to engage your team in learning about food insecurity; its causes and consequences.
- Would like to learn more about what people receive from the Calgary Food Bank, the nutrition of our hampers, food safety, and share meal ideas. *This presentation can occur with staff teams, or with people accessing the Calgary Food Bank
- Want to explore a new initiative to tackle food insecurity that extends beyond food provision.
- Are hosting an event and would like to have information about the Calgary Food Bank present.
Community Liaison
Blogs
Food, Socialization, and Community
This blog discusses the relationship between community, social environment, and food insecurity while assessing the impact of a lack of connection on society.
Partner Spotlight
Oasis of Grace
Oasis of Grace
Community SupportPartner SpotlightThis month, we wanted to honor and thank Oasis of Grace Multicultural Family Centre (Oasis of Grace FMC), for their hard work in hosting a satellite location for the Emergency Food Hamper Program! Oasis of Grace FMC, located in the...