Message from the Executive DirectorContact Information

A Client’s Story A woman called into our Client Services department in tears. Her employer cut back her hours recently and she was in a situation where she needed our help. She went on to explain that she was used to being a contributor of baby food and other products to Edmonton’s Food Bank herself and how she felt mortified to be in a position requesting food.

We talked her through her concerns, explaining that our services are always available for those in need, and that there were others still donating, even when she was not currently able to do so. She felt very appreciative and assured by the end of her phone call. The following week she called after picking up her food hamper from a depot and thanked us again for the wonderful food and for helping her through her difficult time.

“Thank you to Edmonton’s Food Bank, for your time and generous support!”

Executive Director : Marjorie Bencz, CM

Director of Operations: Mark Doram

Warehouse: 11508 - 120 Street Edmonton, AB T5G 2Y2 Mailing Address: PO Box 62061 Edmonton, AB T5M 4B5

Phone: 780-425-2133 Fax: 780-426-1590

Connect With Us: @yegfoodbank

Edmonton’s Food Bank

edmontonsfoodbank.com

DONATE SECURELY ONLINE

Edmonton’s Food Bank provides year round service to those in

need. We are pleased to be able to offer donors the option of

donating securely online through CanadaHelps for either a one-time

or a monthly donation.

Please visit our website edmontonsfoodbank.com

and click on donate now.

Plant a Row, Grow a Row (PARGAR)

PARGAR is a wonderful way to enjoy the outdoors and help others at the same time. We invite all local green thumbs to plant an extra row of root vegetables for donation to Edmonton's Food Bank. Help get more fresh produce onto the tables of Edmontonians in need!

Just plant, grow, harvest, dust off, and donate!Due to the perishable nature of fresh produce we ask that these donations be brought to our warehouse at 11508 120 Street so they can be put directly into our coolers until needed. Donations can also be dropped off with our volunteers at the South West Edmonton Farmers Market in Terwillegar on August 30 and September 27. Root vegetables are best, but any produce that can be easily handled and stored are welcome.

For over 35 years, Edmonton’s Food Bank has been at the forefront providing food services for Edmonton’s vulnerable citizens. Through the first quarter of 2017, more than 20,000 people continue to access the Food Bank’s services each month. We would not be able to keep up with this demand without the unwavering dedication and commitment of our volunteers; and the numerous individuals, organizations, and community groups who support us with their gifts of food and funds. Thank you for helping us to continue to meet the need for many hungry Edmontonians year round.

Here are some noteworthy facts from 2016:

Our Retail Food Program gleans unsalable but perfectly edible perishable and non-perishable food, diverting food destined for the landfill into the bellies of those less fortunate; thereby, preventing unnecessary food waste and the production of subsequent green house gases. Our Retail Food Program remains strong and accounts for approximately 60-80% of all the food that we distribute to those in need.

Our volunteer program went online with the roll out of the Better Impact volunteer management platform. An astounding 76,800+ hours were donated in 2016! This is up 13% over 2015.

4.2 million kilograms of food were collected, sorted, repackaged, and redistributed in 2016. The approximate value of this food is $23,100,000!

Once again, thank you for your generous donations of time, money, and food. You are instrumental in making the work that we do possible. Connect with us for updates, photos, and news, or call us to book a tour of our facility.

In friendship,

Marjorie Bencz, CMExecutive Director

AMA SHREDDINGApril 1 | 10 AM - 3 PM

Holy Cross Ukrainian Catholic Parish (9003-153 Ave)April 8 | 10 AM - 3 PM

Beulah Alliance Church (17504 98A Ave)May 28 | 10 AM - 3 PM

AMA Edmonton South (10310 G.A. MacDonald Ave)Bring up to six boxes of your personal documents to be

disposed of securely by Shred-It. Protect your identity and help the community – all it costs is a monetary or

food donation to Edmonton’s Food Bank.

EVERY PLATE FULLMay 15 - June 2

Share, Tweet and spread the word to help keep Food Banks across Canada

stocked over the spring and summer. $1 equals 3 meals! Please donate securely online at

edmontonsfoodbank.com/donate

CANSTRUCTIONMay 7 - May 17

Enterprise Square (103 St & Jasper Ave)The Canadian Progress Club presents Canstruction,

a display of design and engineering skills that uses canned and boxed food to build amazing structures.

The food raised goes to local Food Banks.

For the past three years, the partnership between Edmonton’s Food Bank and Alberta Job Corps (AJC) has helped AJC trainees develop invaluable skills, experience, and confidence. Alberta Job Corps is a program of Alberta Human Services providing training and skills development. Here is what Alberta Job Corps supervisor, Corinne Jamaldin, says about this partnership:

“As a partner, the Food Bank offers AJC trainees the opportunity to gain technical employment skills and experience in the areas of office administration/customer service and warehousing. Trainees also learn soft employment skills, such as the importance of having a strong work ethic and a positive attitude; how to improve communication and time management skills; how to problem solve and address conflict appropriately; and how to contribute as a team player. The staff team at the Food Bank provide a professional atmosphere for AJC trainees to observe and practice these skills within a safe and supportive environment.

AJC trainees benefit tremendously from this partnership in several ways: the work is immeasurably meaningful; trainees can immediately see how the work they contribute positively impacts the community and Albertans in need; and as a result, trainees are motivated and feel a sense of accomplishment. In addition, AJC offers trainees workshops to develop woodworking and welding skills in our shop. AJC trainees get to practice and further develop these skills by working on building projects with many of our community partners. AJC trainees have successfully constructed benches and raised garden beds along with refinishing a large boardroom table for Edmonton’s Food Bank. This meaningful work, using newly developed skills that clearly benefit the community, goes a long way to instilling a sense of pride and accomplishment in our trainees; their self-esteem and confidence increase substantially.”

Edmonton’s Food Bank values and is grateful for this symbiotic relationship with Alberta Job Corps and we look forward to many more years of working together.

Alberta Job Corps and Edmonton’s Food Bank

ALBERTA ALL BRITISH FIELD MEETJune 10 | 11 AM - 4 PMVictoria Park (12030 River Valley Road)Come admire British vehicles of both the classic and modern eras – with a focus on classic cars. This is a free event for spectators. Donations for Edmonton’s Food Bank are encouraged.

SERVUS HERITAGE FESTIVAL August 5 - 7 | heritagefest.caHawrelak Park (9330 Groat Road)Bring a monetary or non-perishable food donation with you to the Servus Heritage Festival and help us raise 50,000 kg of food this year!

PUROLATOR TACKLE HUNGER August 25 | Kick Off 7:30 PMCommonwealth Stadium (11000 Stadium Road)Come watch the Edmonton Eskimos take on the Saskatchewan Rough Riders. Bring a monetary or non-perishable food donation to the game and help tackle hunger in Edmonton!

For more information visit: edmontonsfoodbank.com/events

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS WHO HELP

SUPPORT US AT THESE EVENTS!