Edmonton's Food Bank

• Bare shelves at Alberta food banks as demand soar: ‘Very difficult year’

  In the first six month the year, Food Banks Alberta distributed almost as much food as it did in all of 2025 — and the busiest months are yet to come.

  Economy

  Aug 31
  
• Edmonton’s Food Bank fundraising goals not yet met as demand soars, donations slow

  Right now in Canada, one in four people is experiencing food insecurity — something Edmonton's Food Bank can attest as it struggles to keep up with demand and bring in donations.

  Consumer

  Dec 30, 2025
  
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• City Farms gardening program shuts down, Edmonton’s Food Bank feels the hit

  A city-run program that grew thousands of pounds of fresh produce to serve Edmontonians experiencing food insecurity has been discontinued due to budget cuts.

  Consumer

  Apr 10, 2025
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• Edmonton’s Food Bank launches a seed bank

  Edmonton's Food Bank has launched a seed program to get more people growing their own gardens.

  Lifestyle

  Apr 8, 2025
• Edmonton’s Sikh community partners with food bank amid unprecedented demand 

  The fundraising initiative kicked off in mid-November.

  Canada

  Nov 25, 2024
• Metallica’s Edmonton visit leaves lasting impression on food bank, women’s shelter

  Doug Thomson, a spokesperson for Edmonton's Food Bank, told Global News about the unexpected phone call his organization received.

  Entertainment

  Aug 27, 2024
• Edmonton’s Food Bank to collect donations at Heritage Festival

  Edmonton's Food Bank says it's seen an unprecedented increase in new clients looking for help this spring and the need is not slowing down. 

  Features

  Aug 1, 2024
• Kingsway Mall expands rooftop garden to meet growing demand at Edmonton’s Food Bank

  Kingsway Mall has expanded its rooftop garden with the goal of providing more fresh produce to Edmonton's Food Bank.

  Features

  Jun 6, 2024
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• Edmonton Heritage Festival champion Jack Little dies from cancer

  A life-long volunteer, community builder and long-time director of the Edmonton Heritage Festival, Jack Little, passed away Tuesday after a battle with cancer. 

  Features

  Feb 28, 2024
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• Edmonton’s Food Bank reaches holiday fundraising goal

  Edmonton's Food Bank announced Wednesday that it had successfully reached its festive fundraising campaign, collecting 300,000 kilograms of food and $4 million in donations.

  Features

  Jan 10, 2024