A gift from the heart
How you Can helpFrom donating food or funds or the harvest from your garden or leaving a legacy gift there are many ways you can support the Calgary Food Bank.
community owned. community supported.
How you can help feed YYC
The Calgary Food Bank is community owned and community supported, meaning that all of our donations come directly from generous community members like YOU! In such uncertain times it can help to reach out to your neighbours, get together through save physical distancing and support those facing food insecurity.
How you can help feed YYC
The Calgary Food Bank is community owned and community supported, meaning that all of our donations come directly from generous community members like YOU! In such uncertain times it can help to reach out to your neighbours, get together through save physical distancing and support those facing food insecurity.
Consider making a donation from the comfort of your own home. Monetary donations ensure that we can purchase essential food items to ensure that every food hamper has enough good nutritious food for the entire family.
Want to make a donation in person? Visit us at the Annex 5020 12A Street SE, Monday to Thursday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm and Friday 8:30 am – 4 pm.
Consider buying an extra item or two next time you are at the grocery store and leaving in the front of store bin. We rely heavily on these donations, especially at a time like this where going to multiple public places is not recommended.
Food donations can also be dropped off at our Main Location 5000 11 St SE Loading Dock Door 3, Monday to Thursday 8 am – 7:30 pm and Friday 8 am – 3 pm.
Register with one of our team members to set up an online fundraising page. Once set up you can share the link with your friends and family to encourage them to make a donation.
Our volunteers are needed now more than ever. With physical distancing measure put in place to ensure continued safety the volunteers can sign up for one, three-hour shift per week.
community owned. Community Supported.
How to make your contribution
By Cheque
Please make out the cheque to Calgary Food Bank and mail it to 5000 11 Street SE, Calgary, AB T2H 2Y5. Please do not mail cash. Tax receipts will be mailed 2-3 weeks after the donation is received.
In Person
To make a monetary donation visit us at the Annex 5020 12A Street SE, Monday to Thursday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm and Friday 8:30 am – 4 pm.
To donate food please go to the Main Location 5000 11 St SE Loading Dock Door 3, Monday to Thursday 8 am – 7:30 pm and Friday 8 am – 3 pm.
Over the phone
Call our administration office Monday to Friday 8:30 am – 4 pm at 403-253-2059 to make a credit card donation over the phone. Tax receipts will be mailed 2-3 weeks after the donation is made.
Just a reminder, we never ask for donations on the phone. If you have received a call like this and gave out personal information, this may be phone fraud. Please call us at 403-253-2059 or the Calgary Police at 403-266-1234.
Just a reminder, we never ask for donations on the phone. If you have received a call like this and gave out personal information, this may be phone fraud. Please call us at 403-253-2059 or the Calgary Police at 403-266-1234.
Did You know?
Fast Facts
Numbers reflect our fiscal year, September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.
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Food Link Partners
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Community owned. Community Supported.
Other ways to give
Just a reminder, we never ask for donations on the phone. If you have received a call like this and gave out personal information, this may be phone fraud. Please call us at 403-253-2059 or the Calgary Police at 403-266-1234.
Tribute Gift
In memory Gift
Make a donation in memory of someone who has passed away. We will send a card acknowledging your thoughtful gift to the bereaved family or friend. Read more
A planned Gift
A planned gift to the Calgary Food Bank is a meaningful way to create your legacy to ensure that no one goes hungry in Calgary for years to come. Here are some different ways you can leave a gift. Read more
Gift of Securities
We can provide you with a Gift of Securities form so you can easily transfer the shares you wish to gift. Read more
Grow-A-Row
If you are planting a garden, think about planting an extra row for the food bank. Your harvest will add up and help us add fresh produce to our food hampers. Read more
Agents of Change
The Food Bank and Agents of Change have teamed up to give you a better way to find a great agent, get a great deal, and give back at the same time. Read more
Host a Virtual Food Drive
Register with one of our team members to set up an online fundraising page. Once set up you can share the link with your friends and family to encourage them to make a donation. Read more
Donate A Car
You can turn your vehicle donation into generous dollars to feed YYC. Donate a Car will accept your vehicle for donation — running, or not! Old or new! Read more
Food industry
We invite you to reach out to the Calgary Food Bank to explore how we can work together to help alleviate food insecurity and poverty in our community. Read more
Emma & the Food Bank
Emma and the Food Bank is a fun, educational book that helps children understand how food banks work and why giving is important. Read more
