Veterans Association Food Bank

• 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.

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  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.

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  Apr 11, 2022
  
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• 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.

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  Feb 25, 2022
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• 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.

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  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."

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  May 17, 2021
• 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'

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  Dec 31, 2020
• 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.

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  Jun 26, 2020
• Donations pour into Calgary Veterans Association Food Bank after plea

  Since the plea for donations, Calgarians have stepped up in a big way, according to the food bank.

  Nov 9, 2019
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• Food bank for Calgary veterans in desperate need of food, cash donations

  Calgary’s Veterans Association Food Bank is urging people to donate to their organization, saying they’re at a “crisis point” and desperately in need of food and money.

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  Nov 7, 2019
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• Former soldier sets out on ‘awesome journey’ to Mt. Kilimanjaro to support Calgary veterans

  Climbing Africa's tallest mountain to raise money for Veterans Association Food Bank: 'Keeping our brothers and sisters alive'

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  Oct 9, 2019