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posted October 16, 2009
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Upcoming Events
Mission Statement
To be stewards in the collection of surplus and donated food for the effective distribution, free of charge, to people in need in our community while seeking solutions to the causes of hunger.
Donate Food
Non-perishable food donations may be left at any City of Edmonton fire station or major grocery store.
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Donate Money
Monetary donations (which are tax-deductible) are essential to cover our operating costs and food purchases.
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Donate Time
In 2008, volunteers contributed more than 30,000 hours to Edmonton’s Food Bank.
ETS Stuff A Bus 2009
Join Fill-Up, the Food Bank mascot, as he fills a need with Stuff A Bus Food Drive. The Stuff a Bus campaign takes place from November 23 to November 28, 2009. An ETS bus will be on site at the following
Save-On-Foods stores: Monday at Londonderry Mall, Tuesday at Mayfield, Wednesday at 3361 Calgary Trail South, Thursday at Namao and Friday at Kingsway.
If you don’t have the opportunity to visit us during the week, watch for the ETS bus at ALL Save-On-Foods stores on Saturday, November 28, 2009 for our BLITZ DAY!
JOE FM will be on site during the week at various times so stop by to say hi when dropping off your non-perishable food items!
Thanks to the following partners who help make this event possible:
Edmonton Transit System
Global Television
Save-On-Foods
92.5 JOE FM
Edmonton Sun
Hunger Count 2009
Hunger Count 2009 is a report on hunger and food bank use in Canada and recommendations for change. This report shows a 61 per cent increase of food bank use in Alberta from March 2008 to March 2009.
Prairie Ink Recycling Program
Please note that Edmonton’s Food Bank will not be picking up ink cartridges from November 15, 2009 to January 15, 2010. Please drop off your ink cartridge donation directly at Edmonton’s Food Bank or your local ECO Station. Thank you for your understanding.
Albert’s celebrates 50 years by helping Edmonton’s Food Bank
Albert’s is marking its 50th anniversary by donating a portion of the proceeds from five egg omelettes to Edmonton’s Food Bank from November 2 to 30, 2009.
Pay it Forward Fridays
Enjoy a half price espresso beverage at participating Mac’s convenience stores and a portion of proceeds from this promotion will benefit Edmonton’s Food Bank. Pay it Forward Fridays will occur on November 13, 20 and 27 and December 4, 2009.