#40for40 Paying Tribute to 40 Volunteers
For 40 years, volunteers have made the difference between being able to meet the needs of the hungry in the community and not. We want to profile 40 volunteers who have been with us in the past, or are with us today to say ‘thank you’ for all that they have contributed.
Meal Prep Monday - Beef Stew + Blends
Come to Kitchen 49 at RDFB for in-person cooking classes! Mondays are a meal-prep theme… one week you leave with a meal complete to heat-n-eat and the next week it’s a “no-cook” class where you take everything home in a cryo-vac bag to pop in the freezer for a future busy weeknight. See what’s cooking this week!
30 Minute Meals - Homemade Gnocchi + Sweet Corn Sauce
Come to Kitchen 49 at RDFB for in-person cooking classes! 30-minute meals and skills-based classes run midweek to help make your cooking life at home a little easier
The Sweet Spot - Learn to Make the Perfect Birthday Cake
Come to Kitchen 49 at RDFB for in-person cooking classes! Saturdays are going to be varied and fun! We will have features like Seniors Saturday and “The Sweet Spot” where we get some baking happening! Come join us!
Meal Prep Monday - Tortellini Lasagna
Come to Kitchen 49 at RDFB for in-person cooking classes! Mondays are a meal-prep theme… one week you leave with a meal complete to heat-n-eat and the next week it’s a “no-cook” class where you take everything home in a cryo-vac bag to pop in the freezer for a future busy weeknight. See what’s cooking this week!
Kitchen Confidence - Knife Skills 101
Come to Kitchen 49 at RDFB for in-person cooking classes! 30-minute meals and skills-based classes run midweek to help make your cooking life at home a little easier
Meal Prep Monday - Teriyaki Chicken + Blends
Come to Kitchen 49 at RDFB for in-person cooking classes! Mondays are a meal-prep theme… one week you leave with a meal complete to heat-n-eat and the next week it’s a “no-cook” class where you take everything home in a cryo-vac bag to pop in the freezer for a future busy weeknight. See what’s cooking this week!
30 Minute Meals - Sheet Pan Magic
Come to Kitchen 49 at RDFB for in-person cooking classes! 30-minute meals and skills-based classes run midweek to help make your cooking life at home a little easier
Senior Saturday - Small Batch Cooking: Shepherd's Pie
Come to Kitchen 49 at RDFB for in-person cooking classes! Saturdays are going to be varied and fun! We will have features like Seniors Saturday and “The Sweet Spot” where we get some baking happening! Come join us!
#40for40 Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints City-Wide Food Drive & Drive-Thru Food Drive
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints will be collecting food donations from the doorsteps of Red Deer residents all day on Saturday, April 13. PLUS, we will be open for our Drive Thru Food Drive! Fill your bags & leave them on your doorstep or come drop them off here!
#40for40 Spring Bouquets
We want to be able to share first-hand accounts of how we positively made a difference in peoples’ lives over the past 40 years. If you or someone you know has been uplifted by our work, please share your story.
Coldest Night of the Year
Come take part in the walk of the winter! Coldest Night of the Year is jointly hosted by the Red Deer Food Bank and The Mustard Seed to help ease the burdens of the hungry, homeless and hurting of our community.
Cooking with Kids! Spaghetti & Meatballs
Come to the Rotary Club of Red Deer East Community Kitchen and this time… bring your kid! Learn how to make a classic favourite: spaghetti & meatballs!
#40for40 Z98.9 Winter Classic Food Drive
Our friends at Z98.9 are having an outdoor hockey game on February 10 and invited us to come set up some food collection bins to accept donations and serve up some hot drinks to take the chill off.
Three Soups
In-person cooking classes have started at the Red Deer Food Bank! Come to the Rotary Club of Red Deer East Community Kitchen to learn how to make gluten-free winter dishes!
Gluten-Free Winter Dishes
In-person cooking classes have started at the Red Deer Food Bank! Come to the Rotary Club of Red Deer East Community Kitchen to learn how to make gluten-free winter dishes!
Meals to Go Order Deadline!
We now offer ready-to-heat-and-eat meals at the Rotary Club of Red Deer East Community Kitchen! Order single or family sized servings for those occasions when you’re too pressed for time to cook on your own. Nutritious & affordable too! Check our menu weekly!
Baking Christmas Cookies
In-person cooking classes have started at the Red Deer Food Bank! Come to the Rotary Club of Red Deer East Community Kitchen to bake cookies for Christmas, and make a “Cookies in a Jar” gift, including recipe!
Meals to Go Order Deadline!
We now offer ready-to-heat-and-eat meals at the Rotary Club of Red Deer East Community Kitchen! Order single or family sized servings for those occasions when you’re too pressed for time to cook on your own. Nutritious & affordable too! Check our menu weekly!
Charity Check Stop
Stop by the Charity Check Stop on Saturday December 9 and make a quick cash donation to support the Red Deer Food Bank, the Red Deer Christmas Bureau, and MADD Red Deer. We take TAP too! Debit, credit, mobile or TipTap.
Meals to Go Order Deadline!
We now offer ready-to-heat-and-eat meals at the Rotary Club of Red Deer East Community Kitchen! Order single or family sized servings for those occasions when you’re too pressed for time to cook on your own. Nutritious & affordable too! Check our menu weekly!
Leftover Dinner Soups
In-person cooking classes have started at the Red Deer Food Bank! Come to the Rotary Club of Red Deer East Community Kitchen to learn how to make soup from your leftover dinners!
Stuff A Bus 2023
Stuff-A-Bus is back! Come to Parkland Mall November 30, December 1 & 2 for our annual gifts-and-food-drive and fundraiser! Bring unwrapped toys or gifts for kids, food items, or monetary donations and share in the joy of the giving season.
Meals to Go Order Deadline!
We now offer ready-to-heat-and-eat meals at the Rotary Club of Red Deer East Community Kitchen! Order single or family sized servings for those occasions when you’re too pressed for time to cook on your own. Nutritious & affordable too! Check our menu weekly!
Stuff A Bus 2023
Stuff-A-Bus is back! Come to Parkland Mall November 30, December 1 & 2 for our annual gifts-and-food-drive and fundraiser! Bring unwrapped toys or gifts for kids, food items, or monetary donations and share in the joy of the giving season.
Stuff A Bus 2023
Stuff-A-Bus is back! Come to Parkland Mall November 30, December 1 & 2 for our annual gifts-and-food-drive and fundraiser! Bring unwrapped toys or gifts for kids, food items, or monetary donations and share in the joy of the giving season.
Italian Sauces Cooking Class
In-person cooking classes have started at the Red Deer Food Bank! Come to the Rotary Club of Red Deer East Community Kitchen to learn some sauces to top your next Italian-influenced meal!
Meals to Go Order Deadline!
We now offer ready-to-heat-and-eat meals at the Rotary Club of Red Deer East Community Kitchen! Order single or family sized servings for those occasions when you’re too pressed for time to cook on your own. Nutritious & affordable too! Check our menu weekly!
Line of Hope
Helping get the word out that Line of Hope serves meals to those in need from 4 - 5:30 pm at Potter’s Hand Soup Kitchen in Downtown Red Deer, every other Sunday.
Vegetarian Cooking Class
In-person cooking classes have started at the Red Deer Food Bank! Come to the Rotary Club of Red Deer East Community Kitchen to learn some vegetarian recipes sure to delight!
Meals to Go Order Deadline!
We now offer ready-to-heat-and-eat meals at the Rotary Club of Red Deer East Community Kitchen! Order single or family sized servings for those occasions when you’re too pressed for time to cook on your own. Nutritious & affordable too! Check our menu weekly!
Breakfast Cooking Class
In-person cooking classes have started at the Red Deer Food Bank! Come to the Rotary Club of Red Deer East Community Kitchen to learn some basic breakfast skills to enjoy a weekend brunch any time you like!
Meals to Go Order Deadline!
We now offer ready-to-heat-and-eat meals at the Rotary Club of Red Deer East Community Kitchen! Order single or family sized servings for those occasions when you’re too pressed for time to cook on your own. Nutritious & affordable too! Check our menu weekly!
Fall & Winter Soup Classes
In-person cooking classes have started at the Red Deer Food Bank! Come to the Rotary Club of Red Deer East Community Kitchen to learn some basic soup-making skills to get through these chilly months!
The Food Dude @ “Market at the Park”
The Food Dude Food Truck will be at the Rimbey Farmer’s Market for the season, serving a variety of hot foods for breakfast & lunch until October 7!
Brisket Boys Smoker @ Lacombe Farmers Market
The Brisket Boys Smoker will be at the Lacombe Farmers Market every Thursday until October 5th. Come and enjoy our freshly smoked meats with your shopping!
The Food Dude @ Downtown Farmers Market
The Food Dude Food Truck will be at the Red Deer Downtown Farmers Market every Wednesday from 3:30-6:30 until October 4! Come have some panini’s or poutine or smash burger, or try a breakfast sandwich. Check out the menu!
The Food Dude @ Ponoka Farmers Market
Our Food Truck will be at the Panoka Farmer’s Market every Wednesday throughout the season until October 4!
Operation Food Lift
Operation Food Lift is back! We will be at Skywings Aviation Academy, at the Red Deer Regional Airport. Come enjoy some BBQ, and for a $25 donation, take a flight over Red Deer.