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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
Calgary Food Bank Wish List Fact Sheet
Brief Report
Calgary Food Bank Fast Facts
Full Report
Calgary Food Bank Fast Facts

Most Requested Resources

Year Round Wish List
Calgary Food Bank Wish List Fact Sheet
Fact Sheet
Calgary Food Bank Fast Facts

Other Resources

Best Before Dates
Best Before Preview
ward poverty profiles
Ward Profiles
APRIL 2025

Theory Of Change

The Calgary Food Bank’s theory of change researches and then defines the key assumptions and steps required to achieve its programs’ desired outcomes. It serves as a foundation for evaluating program effectiveness and ensuring resources are optimally used to support food-insecure households in Calgary. Developed through collaborative workshops with program staff, the theory of change maps the chain of outcomes associated with participation in Calgary Food Bank programs and the factors driving this change.
    Theory of change
    Calgary Food Bank Wish List Fact Sheet
    THEORY OF CHANGE REPORT
    Calgary Food Bank Fast Facts
    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
        Calgary Food Bank Wish List Fact Sheet
        SROI Brief Report
        Calgary Food Bank Fast Facts
        SROI Full Report
        Calgary Food Bank Fast Facts

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        About the calgary food bank

        Learn what we are all about!

        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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