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The St. Albert Food Bank is delivering bags throughout St. Albert during the week of September 8 to 12, 2014 in preparation for their Annual Food Drive.

For anyone wishing to volunteer or for more information, please contact Margaret Branscombe, St. Albert Food Bank Volunteer Coordinator, at 780.722.8007 or email safbcv@telus.net.

The food drive takes place on September 20.

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The High Level Native Friendship Centre is holding a Food Bank Drive to collect much-needed food donations.

Back to School needs include backpacks and school supplies as well as non-perishable food items.

For more information on the food drive, call the Centre at 780-926-3355.

 

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Stephanie
July 4, 2014
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Alberta Food Banks is the provincial association for food banks in Alberta. With a membership of 60 across the province, the association provides resources and programs to benefit member food banks. We support our members in food and fundraising initiatives, community awareness and advocacy activities. We are looking for a volunteer warehouse worker to assist in the regular construction of mixed pallets of food to distribute out to member food banks across Alberta. Training will be provided.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Executive Director, the volunteer warehouse worker will...

The 8th Annual Empty Bowls Arts Festival is a celebration of local talent in visual and performing arts in order to build community in the Airdrie area, raise awareness of local hunger issues and raise funds for the Airdrie Food Bank operations. The 2014 event will take place on June 21 at Nose Creek Park in Airdrie. For more details, visit: http://www.airdriefoodbank.com

 

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Stephanie
June 9, 2014
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Download 2013 AFB annual report.pdf (5.21 MB)

Alberta Food Banks held its annual general meeting (AGM) on May 21, 2014 at the provincial conference in Edmonton. You can download and read the 2013 annual report, which highlights the activities of the association for the last fiscal year (January to December 2013). If you would like a mailed copy of the report, please contact the office at: director@albertafoodbanks.org

 

Fort McMurray - Countdown to Kickoff

June 13, 2014 at the Fox Den Lounge in Fort McMurray.

The cost of admission is FREE with a donation of a non-perishable food item in support of the Wood Buffalo Food Bank Association.

Details: www.northernkickoff.ca

 

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Interfaith Food Bank of Lethbridge celebrates 25 years

What began as neighbours helping neighbours in the basement of a church in 1989 has grown into the Interfaith Food Bank Society of Lethbridge.

This summer the food bank will host an open house to showcase their activities over the last 25 years and celebrate the great community efforts that has brought them this far.

Save the date: Thursday, July 10, 2014 at 1:00 pm

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Okotoks - Food Bank Grand Opening

Okotoks Food Bank Association will be celebrating the grand opening of their new building.

Monday, June 16, 2014

6:00 to 8:00 pm

Bay 7 - 109 Stockton Point, Okotoks.

The ribbon-cutting is at 6:15 pm.

There will be refreshments and tours.

For more information, call 403-651-6629

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Stephanie
May 20, 2014
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This annual event is an opportunity for food banks in Alberta to come together and share, learn, connect and network with the food bank community in Alberta. The 2014 conference is being held in Edmonton May 21-23 and brings together like-minded individuals and organizations interested in the food bank sector. The theme for 2014 is: Growing Our Thriving Network. More than 75 food bank staff and volunteers from all across the province are registered to attend this 2-day event.

Two food banks are being showcased as part of the event - Edmonton's Food Bank and the St. Albert Food Bank and...

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Stephanie
May 19, 2014
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Loblaw Extra Helping Spring Campaign

The Loblaw Extra Helping Spring Campaign ran April 4-24. One hundred per cent of food donations and 85 per cent of cash donations from these bi-annual campaigns go directly to the local food bank, while the remaining 15 per cent of donated cash will support provincial food bank programs. Thanks to the support and generosity of customers, in 2013, the Extra Helping™ Food Drive raised more than $1.9 million in funds and over 1.5 million pounds of food for food banks across the country. The next campaign will just before the holiday season.

 

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What to donate to your local food bank
Want to donate food but don't know what to give? Most food banks have specific items they need regularly. These 'Most Wanted' items vary from one food bank to another, but we have created a list to help you support your local food bank.
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