Donate Food
01. TOP Needs
- canned meat – tuna, turkey & chicken – preferably with pop-tops
- canned tomatoes
- canned beans
- baby food – specifically stage 3
- gluten free items – pasta, cereal, crackers
02. Fresh Donations
We accept donations of fresh produce and perishables. Whether it’s fresh produce from your garden or the market, meat or dairy. You can bring your donations directly to us! Get more information.
03. OTHER ITEMS
We accept other food items such as baby and unopened pet food. Although food is our top one priority, we do accept non-food related items such hygiene products and supplies for our birthday party kits. Find out more.
Our Wish List
Canned Food
VEGETABLES: Carrots, Peas, Green Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Tomatoes
FRUIT: Peaches, Pears, Pineapple, Mixed fruit, Oranges
PROTEIN: Ham, turkey, chicken, salmon, tuna, beans
SOUPS
Grains
- Pasta
- Macaroni & Cheese
- Rice
- Cereal
Other ITEMS
- Pasta Sauce
- Juice
- Peanut Butter
Donate while you shop
You can donate while you grocery shop. There are non-perishable donation bins at most major grocery stores in Calgary.
Items we can't accept
- Out of date food items
- Supplements
- Candy and pop
- Dented or unlabelled cans
- Broken and open packages
- Homemade food
Donating Your Harvest
Plant an Extra row
When planting your own garden, consider planting an extra row to donate to the food bank. Whether it’s a bag, a bunch or a bushel, it all adds up to help provide our neighbours with fresh produce.
Sorry, we don’t accept …
Any home grown fruit.
Thank You YYC
VALUE OF THE FOOD DONATED IN 2019
Other Items We Accept
Although food is our number one priority, we take non-food related items and gifts-in-kind on a case-by-case basis.
Hygiene Items
difficult for those in need to acquire. Products like shampoo, conditioner, hand soap and deodorant are put in hampers for those who express a need.
Pet Food
Whether they talk with their beaks or walk on four feet, our pets are cherished parts of our family and they need just as much help, love and nutrition as we do. Help feed furry family members by donating unopened pet food and treats.
Baby items
Our baby hampers are provided to our youngest clients, newborns and infants up to 12 months old. We accept donations of baby food (Stages 1, 2 and 3), infant formula (Stages 1 and 2), and diapers (the most needed diaper sizes are 4, 5 and 6). We accept unopened and opened packages of diapers.
Birthday Party Kits
The birthday room is a special place at the Food Bank. Birthday party kits are available for children aged one to 12, who might not otherwise enjoy the luxury of a birthday party. We accept donations of bags, cards, party supplies, books, art and school supplies, games, toys, cakes mixes, icing, balloons and candles.
Are You Donating From Food Industry?
Our vital Food Industry partnerships provide 80% of our food donations. This tremendous support helps out people who need help with food, but more importantly, it helps them to focus on the challenges they need to address to prevent future food insecurity.
