Veterans Association Food Bank

• Calgary veterans food bank under increased demand: ‘It’s pretty much doubled’

  The Calgary branch of the Veterans Food Bank of Alberta is under increased stress, due to the demand for food bank and financial supports.

  Canada

  Nov 6, 2023
  
• New Veterans Association Food Bank centre to open in Lethbridge

  As soon as the Lethbridge chapter of the Veterans Association Food Bank is up and running, food donation bins will be dropped off to local grocery stores.

  Canada

  Nov 3, 2023
  
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• ‘Fantastic’ pet food drive helps struggling military veterans in Calgary

  There’s a new effort underway to support struggling military veterans in Calgary and their four-legged friends.

  Features

  Oct 25, 2023
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• Painting of Kevin Costner by Calgary artist raises money for military veterans

  Artist gets Hollywood star to sign painting at Calgary Stampede parade in an effort to raise money for the Veterans Association Food Bank.

  Features

  Jul 26, 2022
• Calgary veterans organize fundraising tour for Ukrainian orphans in ‘dire need’

  A western Canadian benefit tour features renowned Ukrainian violinist Vasyl Popadiuk.

  Features

  Apr 11, 2022
• Alberta group helps provide service dogs for veterans and first responders

  An Alberta organization that provides people with service dogs is getting some much-needed support from a Calgary veterans group.

  Health

  Feb 25, 2022
• Former soldier launches ‘Heroes Lager’ to support fellow veterans in Calgary

  A Calgary man who served with Canadian forces in Afghanistan is leading a new effort to help his fellow veterans.

  Features

  Nov 1, 2021
• ‘She Shed’ project raises money to support Calgary veterans during pandemic

  The Veterans Association Food Bank raffles off a custom hideaway for women that's described as "the equivalent of a man cave."

  Features

  May 17, 2021
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• New Calgary thrift store supports military veterans ‘starting a life again’

  Proceeds from sales will help veterans struggling with homelessness and other problems: 'it's time to pay them back'

  News

  Dec 31, 2020
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• Calgary Cares: Veterans Association Food Bank sees unprecedented need; businesses step up to help

  The charity has given out more than $21,000 and 304 food hampers since the pandemic began in the middle of March.

  Health

  Jun 26, 2020