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Job Posting: Care Services Supervisor
The Red Deer Food Bank is seeking a Care Services Supervisor to join the organisation in the new year.
A quarter of Canadians are food insecure. Addressing this must be a national priority
The local perspective on the Globe and Mail op-ed from December 22, 2025.
Closed for renovations.
Under construction: The Red Deer Food Bank will close from 12 pm December 24 to opening on January 5 for renovations in the Community Pantry.
Food Price Forecast for 2026.
The 2026 Canada’s Food Price Report marks the 16th edition of this annual publication. This report is produced by Dalhousie University in collaboration with other universities across Canada, enriching the report's scope and regional expertise.
The report provides readers with predictions on estimated annual food expenditures for individual consumers based on their age and gender. This allows readers to predict their annual food expenditures based on the consumption of their household.
Summer is no picnic for many families in Red Deer and Central Alberta. Help us bring everyone to the table this summer. Donations are especially welcome in our warm weather months to support our work to alleviate hunger in the community.
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.
HungerCount 2024: We were not the only food bank in Canada to run out of food.
Hunger Count 2024 was released on October 28, and the numbers continue to be grim for many Canadians. More than ever, your local Food Bank needs your support. Read about the results and what’s happening at Red Deer Food Bank here.