Oilfields Food Bank Newsletter
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DID YOU KNOW?
Since January 1, 2021
Our volunteers have given 1,100 hours of service
We have provided 261 regular hampers & 53 Thanksgiving hampers
We have fed 494 adults & 306 children
We have had 22 first-time users
We include a grocery card to help with extras
We include pet food when we have it
Thank You to every person, business & group who has supported us & cares deeply that no one in this community goes hungry.
Need A Hamper
Beginning January 2021 users may request a hamper once every 3 weeks.
Hampers must be made in advance by phone or online.
Hampers will be packed by our volunteers and you will be given a pick-up time for Tuesday between 1:00 – 3:00 PM and your hamper will be placed outside for you to load into your vehicle.
Phone Requests
Our intake phone line (403-612-1291) is open Monday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Tuesday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. You will be given a hamper pick up time for Tuesday between 1:00 – 3:00 PM.
Online Requests
You also have the option to submit your Hamper Request online – click here. Submissions can be done any day up to Tuesday at 12:00 PM. You will receive a call or email confirming your pickup time for Tuesday afternoon.
Firefighters Food Drive
Firefighter's Food Drive - will not be taking place again this year due to the Covid 19 Delta variant which is more transmissible. Thank you to the firefighter's for their strong support over the past many years.
There is a donation box in the Country Food Mart & we accept drop-off food donations on Tuesdays from 11-12.
Christmas Hampers
We are providing a Christmas Hamper & are now accepting requests. Pre-registration is required. You may submit using the online form on the Need A Hamper page or phone 403-612-1291.
Hampers will be distributed on Friday, December 17th & will be a drive-thru pick-up. You will be contacted with your drop-by time closer to the day.
Jacket Racket
The United Church in the Valley have been dedicated to this project for many years & we thank them for their continued outreach.
Clothing racks will be set up outside the Food Bank doors on Tuesdays for folks to access warm winter outerwear. (adult & children sizes available)
We are preparing to supply at least 100+ Christmas Hampers this year
We include either a turkey, chicken or ham
We include a grocery card to help with extras
An average hamper for 1-2 people costs approx. $300
Beginning in November we will set-up a special donation option on our website for anyone who would like to help by donating money to help cover these Christmas Hamper costs - stay tuned!
Salad Dressings
Seasoning Packets
Muffin, Cookie & Cake Mixes
Cookies
Size 5 Diapers
Dish Soap
Visit our Donate page to learn how to help.
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