Hamper Program
Emergency food hampers for individuals and families, delivered through a network of 80+ community depots
Since 1984
We’ve been breaking down barriers to ensure that individuals and families in Edmonton can access the vital food and resources they need.
We carefully design every food hamper to support households across Edmonton. Assembled in our main warehouse primarily using food salvaged from retailers and the food industry, each box blends fresh ingredients and packaged staples. While the hampers are similar, we tailor them based on the size of your household and try to accommodate specific dietary requirements such as celiac, diabetic, vegetarian, or pork-free diets. Depending on availability, you can also request essential extras like toiletries, school snacks, and pet food.
How it works
Food hampers are packed based on household size and include a mix of fresh, packaged (i.e. non-perishable) and sometimes frozen items. Hampers are available at no cost through a network of community food depots
What's in a hamper
How to access a hamper
Sized for your household
Our community food depots
Thanks to the commitment from many different organizations and churches, hamper recipients can access their food closer to home. Our redistribution throughout Edmonton would not be possible without the dedicated volunteers through these depots
Our impact
People served through hampers programs
Per month
43K+
This includes individuals and families. About 40% of those served are children
Across the city of Edmonton
Community food depots
80+
Community food depots are available through churches and other organizations. These groups provide needed space and volunteers
Daily average
Online hamper orders
368+
In addition, hamper orders are taken over the phone, through referrals, and walk-in emergencies
In the community
"Thank you for the yummy fruit and granola bars. I ate it all and then played in the park and then played in the field and then went home."
Logan
Age 8
“This is such a huge weight off my shoulders. Moving here used a lot of my savings and I was not prepared for a layoff at a l. Your kindness is immeasurable. I won’t ever forget this and I will give back when I can. Thank you!”
Amanda
Age 38
“Thank you for helping me understand how the Food Bank system works. I appreciate your kindness and patience. I have previously made donations to the Food Bank and even set up a weekly drive collecting food items from friends, family, and co leagues and dropping off each week. I work with kids and often see hungry kids, so it was important to me to do something about it. As a token of appreciation, and to continue helping kids and their families, I promise to continue making contributions to the Food Bank when I am in better condition to do so. Thank you for your time and your service to helping others!”
Sheley
I’m really amazed at the great quality of food we got from the Food Bank — many thanks to all the staff and volunteers. The staff/volunteers are so hard-working; they were working outside in the cold and brought the food out to our car!
Pamela
Age 47