Resource library
On this page, we have compiled some resources such as our fact sheet, wish list, annual report and research reports. If you still cant find what you are looking for, please contact us at 403-253-2059 or by email.
MAY 2025
Work That Isn’t Working:
Food Insecurity Among Employed Calgarians
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. The following key themes emerged:
- Insufficient wages
- Limited and inconsistent hours
- Lack of job security
- Certain demographic groups are at higher risk of in-work food insecurity
- Certain job industries place workers at higher risk of in-work food insecurity
Snapshot
Brief Report
Full Report
Most Requested Resources
Year Round Wish List
Fact Sheet
Other Resources
Best Before Dates
ward poverty profiles
APRIL 2025
Theory Of Change
Theory of change
THEORY OF CHANGE REPORT
Annual Reports
2022-23 Report
2021-22 Report
2020-21 Report
2019-20 Report
2018-19 Report
2017-18 Report
2016-17 Report
2015-16 Report
AUGUST 2024
Calgary Food Bank
Social Return on Investment (SROI)* Report
Every dollar donated to the Calgary Food Bank provides $9.84 worth of social value, according to an analysis conducted by Dr. Lucy Harry, Head of Research at the Calgary Food Bank. The analysis identifies six secondary benefits experienced by clients accessing the Calgary Food Bank’s Emergency Food Hamper program that also have societal economic benefits including:
- Access to nutritious food
- Improved mental health
- Improved financial situation
- Increased social benefits
- Improved quality of life
- Improved life circumstances
*A Social Return on Investment (SROI) Analysis is a way to show the wider benefits of a social program. In this case, it identifies, measures and assigns a dollar value to the secondary impacts of the Calgary Food Bank Emergency Food Hamper program.
SROI Snapshot
SROI Brief Report
SROI Full Report
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About the calgary food bank
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Food Link: a blessing for agencies in Calgary
Food Link provides quality food and supplies to Calgary non-profit and community organizations. With Food Link as their one-stop-shop, agencies can focus their resources on program delivery.
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