cfbwebadmin, Author at Calgary Food Bank

Diapers are a critical part of every baby’s life, but they come with a high cost

cfbwebadmin — Tue, 11 May 2021 20:29:55 +0000

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.

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A Year Later, We Look Back…

cfbwebadmin — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 14:05:38 +0000

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.

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Keeping the Calgary Food Bank Community Healthy During COVID-19

cfbwebadmin — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 23:46:32 +0000

The Calgary Food Bank and how we are responding to COVID-19. We are working on implementing new protocols to safely serve the community, and keep staff and volunteers safe while doing our part to protect public health.

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Vision for a Hunger-Free Community

cfbwebadmin — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 15:01:29 +0000

This past year has continued to challenge Calgarians from all sides. There is increasing demand month over month, year over year. The economic upheaval continues to impact so many lives, in so many ways. Social, cultural, and environmental challenges are manifesting in a city that has not seemed to catch a break since 2008’s global financial meltdown and the subsequent 2015 Alberta downturn.

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Who Uses The Food Bank?

cfbwebadmin — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 18:14:29 +0000

The face of hunger can be anyone: our friends, our neighbours, our family. Anyone, from any background, and in every neighbourhood. All sizes of households: wage earners, EI recipients, students and veterans. We know it is important to build a picture of who is coming to the food bank as it alerts us to changes in the community.

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Our Partners in Forest Lawn

cfbwebadmin — Wed, 22 Aug 2018 22:09:18 +0000

A city of a million people is an expanse of communities and within every neighborhood, there is someone in need. To ensure emergency food is available to citizens everywhere, we have established partnerships in communities throughout the city.

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How We Feed Kids In The Summer

cfbwebadmin — Tue, 12 Jun 2018 12:19:54 +0000

Hunger doesn’t take a holiday and unfortunately some students who rely on breakfast or lunch programs at school may not receive the same food access during their summer break.

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Is Your Charity Of Choice Registered?

cfbwebadmin — Fri, 10 Mar 2017 17:19:11 +0000

The Calgary Food Bank has been a buzz the past two months, inputting your donations and mailing your income tax receipts. We hope you have received yours and invite you to contact us if it has not arrived. Wishing you a refund!

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Family Volunteering

cfbwebadmin — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 22:20:08 +0000

Just as families come in all forms, there are so many ways to get involved in your community. Consider everyone’s age and availability, find your family’s passion for volunteering.

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