Doug Tweddle, Chair of Food Banks Alberta joined Alberta Chicken Producers’ Board of Directors to present a $30,000 cheque to Food Banks Alberta.

Food Banks Alberta announced today that Arianna Scott has been appointed to the position of Chief Executive Officer effective immediately, and following her serving as Interim-CEO during a year of transformational leadership, replacing predecessor, Stephanie Walsh-Rigby last spring. “As Interim CEO, Arianna has led Food Banks Alberta through a challenging year with great achievements. NotRead more about Arianna Scott Appointed CEO of Food Banks Alberta[…]

2021 HungerCount Report Shows a 29.6% Increase in Food Banks Access in Alberta According to the latest HungerCount report released today by Food Banks Canada, food banks across Alberta saw 116,396 visits to a food bank in March 2021, one of the highest in the country.  While COVID-19 continues to affect individuals and families across the country, FoodRead more about HungerCount 2021: Food Bank Use Across Alberta Among Highest in the Country[…]

October 18 to 22, 840 CFCW will be helping to spread the HAPPINESS to Food Banks Alberta! 840 CFCW is celebrating October with Operation Happiness.  All month long CFCW is bringing positivity and smiles to listeners and organizations.  840 CFCW recently interviewed Food Banks Alberta CEO, Arianna Scott about the association and food banking inRead more about 840 CFCW Operation Happiness[…]

Due to current stat of the pandemic within Alberta we feel it is the responsible thing to do, to postpone our open house until such time that we can hold it safely. We will update this event page once a new date has been scheduled. Those who have already registered will be contacted directly. ThankRead more about Food Banks Alberta Open House: Postponed[…]

The 2020 Food Banks Alberta Annual Report is now available. We are pleased to share the accomplishments of our association in the past year, and the innovations of food banks during a pandemic. Thank you to our generous donors who support the association and the work we do on behalf of our network of foodRead more about 2020 Annual Report[…]

April is Oral Health Month, and this year the Alberta Dental Association and College and the Alberta Dental Foundation have partnered together for Brush-Up Alberta, a toothbrush drive for food banks in need.   Funds raised throughout the month of April will  purchase and provide Colgate oral health kits to Food Banks Alberta. Toiletries andRead more about Dental Campaign to Fundraise Oral Health Kits for Food Banks Alberta[…]

The Alberta Medical Students Conference and Retreat  (AMSCAR) generously donated $2000 to Food Banks Alberta.This donation will help support our network of 102 food banks across Alberta. The ASMCAR is a committee of medical students from the University of Alberta & University of Calgary. Their annual conference focuses on improving medical student health and wellness,Read more about AMSCAR donates $2000[…]

    The Alberta Wheat Commission recently donated $5,000 to Food Banks Alberta.  This donation will help support the provincial association’s network of 102 food banks across Alberta.  To learn more about the Alberta Wheat Commission visit: https://www.lifessimpleingredient.com/

Food Banks Alberta has received a donation of 3 million masks from MedSup to support the provincial network of 102 food banks in their essential work as they safely provide assistance to a growing number of people in need throughout Alberta communities.

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