Calgary Food Bank

Option 1: Attend a Pop-in Q&A Session

The Calgary Food Bank is so much more than dry pasta and tinned vegetables. Our organization not only provides emergency hampers, but also hope, opportunities, connections and the promise of a brighter tomorrow.

Find out more about the services we provide, the community partners we support and the demographics we serve buy attending a pop-in Q&A session. The lunch drop ins are intended to be an informal (roughly 15 minute) introduction to our mission. Come prepared with questions and our knowledgeable staff will be happy answer! A minimum of 5 people per company should attend.

Sessions will be conveniently held at Urban Fare (101-906 16 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0T3)

• Wednesday May 31: 11-2pm
• Wednesday June 21: 11-2pm
• Wednesday August 16: 11-2pm

These days of learning are available so you can pop by on your lunch hour when best fits your schedule. Make sure to save time to grab a lunch or snack from the store while you are here!

Please RSVP to sstephens@calgaryfoodbank.com with your date and a rough estimate of your arrival time.

Option 2: Calgary Food Bank Quiz

You can choose to take our quick 9 question quiz. All answers can be found by going through our website. A minimum of 5 people need to take the quiz to receive this point.

Quiz can be accessed by emailing sstephens@calgaryfoodbank.com.

Group Volunteer Session

Volunteers account for 39% of the Calgary Food Bank's workforce. We see 175 volunteers a day, carrying-out 25 unique roles - this has contributed to 104,343 hours of time last year alone! Our organization would simply not exist without the time and talent of our dedicated volunteers, so we are offering you the opportunity to be a part of this amazing team!

Attend a group volunteer session: 2.5-hour shifts with a minimum number of 4 participants (maximum is determined by the availability of selected time slot).

To book your slot please contact volunteer resources at: volunteer@calgaryfoodbank.com (P: 403-253-2059, Ext. 2)

IMPORTANT: Please specify that you are volunteering as part of Calgary Corporate Challenge and include your company affiliation.

Option 1: Donate $550

While we do rely on the generous donations of shelf stable items to fill our hampers, everyone deserves a full, wholesome and nutritious meal. We are looking for donations to supplement the cost of fresh food that we purchase to service our community. A gift of $550 will help us purchase roughly 50 packs of 400grams of meat, 50 2L containers of milk and 50 dozen eggs.

Option 2: Donate Pantry Staples (Minium 20lbs)

We are always currently seeking to build up resources for our Weekends And More (WAM) Program. This program supports school-aged children and, as such, has very specific requirements that correspond to nutrition guidelines. The minimum donation to receive your points (Please note: The items must be the exact brand and flavours):

• Quaker Instant Oats - Maple Brown Sugar (10 boxes of 18 packets)
• Quaker Instant Oats - Apple & Cinnamon (10 boxes of 18 packets)
• Mott's Apple Sauce - Original Unsweetened (20 packs of 6)
• Annie's Home Grown Macaroni & Cheese (40 boxes) - Original, not gluten-free

You can make food donations at our warehouse location at 5000 11 St SE, Calgary AB T2H 2Y5 from 9-5 Monday through Friday. All food donations must measure the full weight requirement. When dropping off, please specify it's for Calgary Corporate Challenge and the associated Company.

Option 1: Double Up Your Cash Donation

Donate a minimum of $1100 to earn the bonus point!

Option 2: Volunteer Hat Trick

Complete 3 volunteer shifts during the Charity Challenge to receive the bonus point!

Donate Online: Calgary Food Bank Website

By Cheque:

Calgary Food Bank

5000 11 Street SE Calgary AB T2H 2Y5

Please specify that the cheque is for Calgary Corporate Challenge and the Company supporting it.

Calgary Food Bank very much appreciates all cash donations and while $550 is the minimum, we can accept up to $2000! If donating collected funds please include a list with name, email, mailing address and donation amount with the cheque, so we can accurately issue tax receipts.