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Food Insecurity in Alberta Highest in Canada
Albertans rely on food banks more than any other province in the country. This information comes at a time when people in Red Deer and area are facing a perfect storm of record-high inflation, soaring utility costs, and incomes that cannot keep up with the rising cost of living.
Rice Pudding Recipe
Food waste is an urgent, but solvable, global challenge. One third of all food produced globally is wasted. The saddest part is knowing that over 60% of the food we waste could have been eaten.
Thanksgiving made easy!
Not up to making a big meal for Thanksgiving this weekend? Call on our Community Kitchen for a perfect solution!
Quilt winners announced!
Announcing the winners of the Central Alberta Quilters Guild Quilt Raffle as a fundraiser for the Community Kitchen at the Red Deer Food Bank.
After the Bell feeds kids in summer
After the Bell program from Food Banks Canada distributes 175,000 nutritious food packs to children in Canada this summer.
Help for Ukrainian Families
We have had several Ukrainian families visit the Food Bank since spring of this year. Learn how you can help.
Filling Tanks & Filling Tummies
Food Banks Canada’s Capacity Boost Fund – Hub Stream is made possible through the generous support of the Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation to support larger hubs to improve their ability to acquire and share food more efficiently throughout their region. In 2021, Red Deer Food Bank was awarded this grant, and we are grateful beyond words.
Why Compassion Matters to Us
It isn’t until you walk through the doors of the Food Bank that you realize first how diverse the clients are, then how truly fortunate you may be, to not need assistance.
Seniors Are Welcome
In Rural Alberta, 30.5% of total food bank users are seniors or individuals on disability.
Introducing: Food Trucks!
We’ve had a lot of positive feedback and excitement about our Food Trucks since we started bringing them out to the community.