Oilfields Food Bank - November Update
/They're Back!
Firefighters Food Drive Returning
November 7 & 8
Firefighter’s Community Food Drive will return this year! Yay! These hard working, big-hearted people will be going door-to-door starting at 6pm. Black Diamond & Longview will see them on the evening of Monday Nov. 7; Turner Valley on Tuesday Nov 8.
We thank them for their decades of dedication to this project. It’s an important part of stocking our storeroom & it’s a convenient way to give.What We Need
Everything is welcome & please take a moment to check the ‘best before date’ as it will save our volunteers a lot of work.
There are some items we have particular need for: Condiments & Sauces – all kinds Baking supplies & cookie / muffin / cake mixes Canned meats & fruit Kleenex & paper products Kids lunch snack kits Fruit & pudding cups Ready-to-serve soup Meals-in-a-can like stews & chili Pet foods – they are part of the family too Other Items - ‘Last Minute Gift Table’ We are looking for new, unopened items to offer on our Gift Table when folks are picking up their Christmas hamper (nice soap/toiletries/kitchen utensils/tea towels/warm socks…to name a few).
If you have something you would like to pass along, please include it when the firefighters come around or drop it off to us on a Tuesday.Christmas Hampers
Again this year we are preparing to hand out 100+ hampers. We include either a turkey or ham & all the fixings for 3 meals on Christmas Day…from breakfast right through to dinner.
Hamper pick-up day is a drive-thru event & will take place Friday, December 16th. This hamper is an extra & not part of our regular hamper schedule.How to Get a Christmas Hamper?
Pre-registration is required. We are now accepting requests. You may submit using the online form on the Need a Hamper page or by phoning 403-612-1291. You will be contacted with your pick-up time closer to the event date.
How to Donate Towards a Hamper?
A hamper for a 1-2 person family costs approx. $300 which is why we are so grateful for cash donations at this time of year (whether it’s an e-transfer, a cheque, cash, or through Canada Helps.) All the information is on our website Donations page. Tax receipts for monetary donations are provided prior to Feb. 28, 2023.
When possible, we also like to include a grocery card with our Christmas Hampers. If you would like to donate a $25 card we are happy to pass it along to our folks. We cannot issue a tax receipt for this type of gift.
We accept drop-off food donations on Tuesdays beginning at 11am until 3. We have a donation box at AG Foods in Black Diamond & in the Sheep River Library in Turner Valley.Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
That seems to be what it’s determined to do so if you or someone you know is in need of warm winter outerwear then we have lots to share.Thanks to the United Church in the Valley this project is up & running once again. Everything is free.
Anyone (food bank user or not) is welcome to stop by on a Tuesday from 11 to 3pm to look through the clothing racks & help themselves. We have lots of options for adults and kids including coats, toques, gloves, scarves, hats & jackets. Don’t see what you need? Plan to stop by the following week as the inventory is constantly changing.All of the volunteers & members of the Oilfields Food Bank say ‘Thank You So Much’ for the on-going support you give us. We are part of such a caring, sharing community. You are truly AWESOME.
Copyright © 2022 Oilfields Food Bank, All rights reserved.
You are receiving this email because you are a member of the Oilfields Food Bank or you subscribed through our link.
Our mailing address is:
Oilfields Food BankBox 1318125 Royal AvenueTurner Valley, AB T0L 2A0Canada