"Beyond Food helped me, my sister, and my friends find a job. The service is fantastic. The people there are hardworking, full of energy, and thoughtful."
Beyond Food Donors
RECOGNIZING NEEDS & MOBILIZING PARTNERSHIPS
Edmonton’s Food Bank learned that 70% of our clients were not connected with other supports in the community to help them address their needs ‘Beyond Food’. Rather than duplicating services, we mobilized with partner organizations, community agencies, and volunteers to provide opportunities for people to meet their needs on site at the Food Bank.
LITERACY & EDUCATION
Reading | Writing | Math | English Language | Academic Upgrading | Digital Literacy
EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION
Safety Tickets | First Aid | Job Interview Practice | Resumes | Cover Letters | Job Fairs Employer Connector | Job Fairs Transitional and Industry-Specific Career Training | Work Experience
FINANCIAL & TAX SERVICES
Free Tax Clinics | Money Coaching | Financial Literacy | Ask-A-Banker | Help to Fill Out Forms and Applications
PRACTICAL RESOURCES & PERSONAL SUPPORTS
Support | Resources | Referral Information | System Navigation & Advocacy | Newcomer & Settlement Services | Family and Disability Supports
Together, we support people experiencing poverty and connect them with the resources they need to enjoy a greater quality of life, and reduce dependency on emergency food resources over time.
About Beyond Food
July Calendar of Opportunities
Our Beyond Food Collaborators
By working in partnership, we optimize skills and expertise, reducing duplication of efforts. Some collaborators work on-site while others handle referrals, ensuring seamless service. Our success is made possible thanks to their invaluable support!
Questions
- Do I need to make an appointment?
- Are the Beyond Food services free?
- Where do I go (what is your address)?
- What are the hours of operation for Beyond Food?
- Who is eligible for the Beyond Food services?
- What should I bring with me?
- What Safety Tickets do you offer?
- Do you help in IQAS or WES to recognize my foreign credentials?
- Are you an employer? Do you offer jobs?
- Can I volunteer to help in the Beyond Food program?
- Do you help in getting or renewing driver’s licence?
Answer
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Yes, please call 780.425.2133 ext. 228 to book an appointment to ensure your best experience with our team.
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YES! Thanks to our donors, our programming is free of charge.
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Please come to Edmonton's Food Bank ANNEX located at 11434-120 Street, Edmonton, AB. The facility is two buildings down from the main Food Bank and just south of the NISO building.
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Beyond Food operates Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm by appointment.
Some services are only offered at certain times and dates. Please check the calendar and request a particular service you are interested in.
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We are open to everyone who is eligible to work in Canada (i.e. Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or work permit holder). Paid certifications require participants to successfully complete the practice test. For employment services, you must be over the age of 16.
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Please bring your resume and government-issued identification. If you are not Canadian Citizen please bring your P.R. card or your work permit.
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Paid certifications require participants to successfully complete the practice test.
The most demanded tickets are listed below. If you don't see the ticket you're interested in please call 780.425.2133 ext. 228 to have a conversation. Tickets are tailored towards your work goals.
- ABST
- Childcare First Aid
- CSO
- Fall Protection
- Forklift
- Ground Disturbance
- Skid Steer
- Tele handler
- Basic Food Safety
- Confined Space
- Elevated Work Platform
- Flagger
- H2S Alive
- Proserve
- Standard First Aid with CPR & AED
- CSTS
- Domestic Violence Awareness
- WHMIS
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IQAS: International Qualification Assessment Service
WES: World Education Services
We are unable to help with that, however, you may wish to check the following links for more information:
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We are not an employer nor do we offer jobs. We will show you how to look for a job and help you develop personal tools on how to keep it.
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Yes! You may fill the application in the following link to become a volunteer with Edmonton's Food Bank:
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No, this is outside the scope of our work.
FAQs
Do I need to make an appointment?
Yes, please call 780.425.2133 ext. 228 to book an appointment to ensure your best experience with our team.
Are the Beyond Food services free?
YES! Thanks to our donors, our programming is free of charge.
Where do I go (what is your address)?
Please come to Edmonton's Food Bank ANNEX located at 11434-120 Street, Edmonton, AB. The facility is two buildings down from the main Food Bank and just south of the NISO building.
What are the hours of operation for Beyond Food?
Beyond Food operates Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm by appointment.
Some services are only offered at certain times and dates. Please check the calendar and request a particular service you are interested in.
Who is eligible for the Beyond Food services?
We are open to everyone who is eligible to work in Canada (i.e. Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or work permit holder). Paid certifications require participants to successfully complete the practice test. For employment services, you must be over the age of 16.
What should I bring with me?
Please bring your resume and government-issued identification. If you are not Canadian Citizen please bring your P.R. card or your work permit.
What Safety Tickets do you offer?
Paid certifications require participants to successfully complete the practice test.
The most demanded tickets are listed below. If you don't see the ticket you're interested in please call 780.425.2133 ext. 228 to have a conversation. Tickets are tailored towards your work goals.
- ABST
- Childcare First Aid
- CSO
- Fall Protection
- Forklift
- Ground Disturbance
- Skid Steer
- Tele handler
- Basic Food Safety
- Confined Space
- Elevated Work Platform
- Flagger
- H2S Alive
- Proserve
- Standard First Aid with CPR & AED
- CSTS
- Domestic Violence Awareness
- WHMIS
Do you help in IQAS or WES to recognize my foreign credentials?
IQAS: International Qualification Assessment Service
WES: World Education Services
We are unable to help with that, however, you may wish to check the following links for more information:
Are you an employer? Do you offer jobs?
We are not an employer nor do we offer jobs. We will show you how to look for a job and help you develop personal tools on how to keep it.
Can I volunteer to help in the Beyond Food program?
Yes! You may fill the application in the following link to become a volunteer with Edmonton's Food Bank:
Do you help in getting or renewing driver’s licence?
No, this is outside the scope of our work.
Our Beyond Food Team
James Taylor
Wisam Abu Rajab
Yagut Albers
