Please Help

Tuesday, September 17th

Give generously, we will be at your door.

Largest Food Bank Drive of its Kind in Canada

50

Tons of Food Collected Last Year

1000's

Of Families Supported

791

Christmas Hampers

The Need

is Out There

800+

volunteers

130

Routes

Food Drive

Registration and Supply Pick Up: Tuesday, Sept. 17th 5:00pm-5:30pm Starting Location: D-Coy Armories - 9005 101 St, Grande...

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How To Volunteer

Registering is easy:

Teams:

  • 4-6 people to form a canvassing team
  • Access to a vehicle with ample room for boxes of food (Pickup Truck, Mini Van, SUV)   

*Please register each team separately.  For example;

  • 1 vehicle + 4-6 volunteers = 1 team being registered
  • 2 vehicles + 8-12 volunteers = 2 teams being registered

 

Individuals:

  • Register yourself (vehicle optional)
  • Be placed with a team to assist where needed

Once signed up, arrive at check-in/registration for 5pm on the 17th at the D-Coy Armouries.

Applications Closed


Due to overwhelming response, we have had to close applications for volunteers.

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the community for the number of applications we have received. We have met our maximum number of volunteer applications for this years food drive.

We hope to see you next year!

What To Donate:

  • Non-Perishable Items; Canned Protein,Hearty Soups,Canned Fruits and Vegetables, School Snacks
  • Dry goods
  • Unopened Personal Hygiene Items
  • Baby Items; Diapers (sizes 4 & 5), Non-Perishable Baby Food
  • Monetary Donations (Link for online donations under How To Donate)

What NOT To Donate:

  • Expired Items
  • Perishable items
  • Fresh Fruits
  • Fresh Vegetables
Canned Goods
Canned Foods
Dry Goods
Dry Goods
Toiletries
Toiletries
Fresh Fruit and Vegetables
Fresh Fruit & Vegetables

How To Donate:

 

Food Drive Donations:


  • For people living in the City of Grande Prairie, Clairmont or Sexsmith - Meet canvassers at your door between 6:00pm and 8:30pm on the 17th or leave donation at the door.
  • Anyone can drop off at Salvation Army Food Bank location.
  • Drop off at local fire halls available during daytime hours and there are drop off bins for after-hours donations

Organizer Contact:

  • Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Phone: (780) 814-9988

Drop Off Locations;

Salvation Army Location



Fire Hall Locations:

  • Pete Egar Fire Hall: 8111 Resources Rd.
  • Salmond Fire Hall: 11906 102 St.
  • Westgate Fire Hall: 9606-118 St.

 

The Licence Centre:

Financial Donations:


You can donate online through the Community Foundation of Northwestern Alberta to help us continue our work. Follow the link and select "Community Foodbank Fund" from the "In Support Of" box.

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Drop Off Location:


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