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A Glance Back
We were built on a foundation of faith, not as an expression of religion but on the sense of community. Even more true today, when the collective desire to help others continues as the need for food support touches more lives.
Meet Mikala Wilson!
Mikala Wilson is a Primary Care Dietitian with Mosaic Primary Care Network (PCN) and a former volunteer with the Calgary Food Bank. In the spring of 2020, she volunteered in the food distribution area; a few months later, she was asked to help with Food Hamper Nutrition Analysis. THAT was a changing moment for her and for us.
Summer 2021
Jill van Tol leaves a legacy of kindness through a gift in her Will. Find out how we are growing to better serve Calgarians, how our partnership with Inn from the Cold benefits the community and more about our fall fundraiser.
Celebrating our Grocery Heroes
Today is Grocery Hero Day! We are extremely proud and incredibly grateful of the connection with our more than 100 grocery store partners, including Sobeys, Safeway, Save On Foods, Calgary Co-op, Superstore, No Frills, Costco and Walmart. It is a great honour to work with so many dedicated employees that understand the importance of giving back.
Feeding the need beyond our city limits
Our Food Share Program and is critical for many food banks in the province, and even across the country, in helping alleviate hunger in their communities.
Diapers are a critical part of every baby’s life, but they come with a high cost
Diapers are not a luxury. They are a critical part of a baby’s life but for parents already struggling to make ends meet, the cost can be overwhelming. This month we look at the importance of helping our most vulnerable during the Bare Bottoms Diaper Drive.
Spring 2021
Kale Barr shares his story and the impact using the Food Bank has had in his life. Colleen talks about the value of volunteering, find out more about our partnership with local catering companies, and a special message from our CEO.
The Value of One, The Power of Many: Volunteering at the Calgary Food Bank
To mark National Volunteer Week, we had some one-on-one chats with a few of the people who give back during these difficult times so fellow Calgarians can get the food support they need.
A Year Later, We Look Back…
Like many serious and monumental moments in history, many of us remember where we were and what we were doing when we realized that COVID-19 was going to disrupt life as we knew it. The Calgary Food Bank is no exception. When we look back, a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s remarkable what we have been able to accomplish.