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Summer Camp students to build potato boxes for Food Bank
Red Deer Polytechnic is partnering with local trade professionals, schools and organizations to support youth interest in the construction industry, to the benefit of the Red Deer Food Bank.

Food Bank hosts Open House
In conjunction with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ city-wide food drive, the Red Deer Food Bank is opening its doors for another Open House on Saturday, May 24 beginning at 11 am. Self-guided or staff-led tours, food and ice cream, and Q&A times are available for those interested in learning more about how the Food Bank is working to alleviate hunger in our community.

Kiwanis Club of Red Deer hosts a different kind of “Survivor”!
The Kiwanis Club of Red Deer is hosting a new FUNdraiser for the Food Bank… a Grocery Gift Card SURVIVOR game! Running November 1 - December 13, with eliminations December 15 - 17 and final draw happening December 18 at JD’s Bar & Grill!

Student blends art with social impact
“Unhampered” is a Food Drive and Art Print Exchange happening at the Red Deer Polytechnic on Thursday, November 7. Bring a donation for the Red Deer Food Bank and choose a student art print to take home.

Let’s prevent a “Cruel Summer”
We don’t want it to be a Cruel Summer for anyone needing food for their household… and to prevent that, we need your help.

40 Days for 40 Years: A Lenten Calendar of Giving
As part of the 40th anniversary commemoration, the Red Deer Food Bank is hosting several programs through the year centered on the number 40… and since we are now in the season of Lent, we’re hosting a 40-day Lent Calendar of Giving. Here is a running list of items you can donate over Lent to support the Food Bank!

Letter to the Community
As the year draws to a close, it seems appropriate to share our gratitude for the support we have received in 2022, and report back to you the difference we – through your contributions – have made.

Hiring: Accounting Technician
Want to join a great team of hard-working, community-minded, warm and caring people? We need a number-cruncher to support us.

Take Home Christmas Dinner 2022
Take one massive chore off your holiday to-do list, and order a Christmas dinner from the Rotary Club of Red Deer East Community Kitchen.

Christmas Treats for Sale
Melt-in-your-mouth shortbread, flavorful ginger snaps, and of course Santa’s favorite … chocolate chip cookies! Our chefs have been practicing their baking skills too and have plenty available for purchase and pick up.