Alberta Food Banks
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Number of Albertans relying on food banks is soaring: reportThe number of Albertans who depend on food banks has jumped by 21.8 percent in 2025, compared with 2024, according to a new report from Food Banks Canada.ConsumerOct 27, 2025
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Magrath rallies to support its community food pantryOne Magrath, Alta., grocery store employee had a vision shaped by a childhood act of kindness. Now, years later, she's passing the baton to the next generation.FeaturesMar 25, 2025
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Alberta government earmarks $20M to help food banks during inflation crisisThe Alberta government is providing $20 million over the next two years to help the province's food banks deal with increased demand and higher inflation.EconomyNov 23, 2022
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Alberta food banks see record demand amid inflation, rising fuel and food costsThe factors that have more Albertans turning to food banks -- rising utility costs, higher food prices, high gas prices -- are hurting food banks too.CanadaJul 28, 2022
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Brett Kissel to host live drive-in concert for Alberta food banksAlberta-born country star Brett Kissel will host a unique drive-in style concert at the River Cree Resort and Casino on Saturday, June 13 to raise money for Alberta Food Banks.FeaturesMay 21, 2020
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Food Bank’s holiday campaign kicks off as needs soar in EdmontonEdmonton's Food Bank has seen a 50 per cent increase in demand since 2015.EconomyNov 13, 2018
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Food Banks Alberta food drive will let donors buy fresh items onlineFood Banks Alberta is preparing for a new way to get fresh food to its food banks.CanadaMar 17, 2018
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Post-holiday slump has Alberta food banks in need of donationsDonations tend to slow after the holidays, but the food banks need to continue to add to their stock.EconomyJan 13, 2018
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Lethbridge girl looking to collect 1,000 pounds of food for birthdayA young Lethbridge girl is celebrating her 11th birthday in a unique way. Instead of presents, Payten Kinahan is on a mission to collect 1,111 pounds of food for the Lethbridge Food Bank.EconomyMay 8, 2017
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Food bank fundraiser Can Man Dan kicks off winter campout ‘Feed Alberta Tour’Can Man Dan is hitting the road, taking his winter campouts to raise money and items for the food bank to Edmonton, Calgary and Lethbridge.CanadaNov 24, 2016
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