COMING SOON...

We have a new volunteer management system called Better Impact that will be launching this summer. Scroll down for more details.

SUMMER EVENTS

The Calgary Food Bank has a number of fundraising events throughout the city every year. Now you can volunteer at one of these great events:

TRIOVEST KEYNOTE TOWER STAMPEDE BREAKFAST
July 11, 2019
7:45 – 10:15 am
1100 1 St SE

SOUTHERN ALBERTA BAKERS ASSOCIATION GOLF TOURNAMENT
August 13, 2019
Various times.
11618 Valley Ridge Park NW

GET ALL THE DETAILS

Did you know? You can book a tour of our warehouse and see what happens to all the donations collected at our events.

BETTER IMPACT

We are making volunteering easy! We are so excited to announce a new volunteer management system: Better Impact!

What does this mean to you?

Now you can sign up for volunteer shifts right online
It's easy to use on your phone, tablet or computer
Receive text reminders about your upcoming shift
Check your volunteer hours
Download your shift dates right into your calendar

Eager to get started? Watch for an email this month with your new log-in information and an invitation to training sessions. But don't hesitate to see any one of us in Volunteer Resources... we are here to answer your questions!

STAY SAFE IN THE SUN

As the warmer weather arrives, please remember to take precautions to avoid heat stress while volunteering. Dress appropriately for the weather, but remember - no open toed shoes in the warehouse. Stay hydrated during your shift, bring a water bottle and keep it at your station. Take breaks as needed and let a staff member know if you are experiencing any symptoms of heat stress. Symptoms include:

confusion
dizziness
fatigue
headache
muscle or abdominal cramps
nausea, vomiting or diarrhea
pale skin
profuse sweating
rapid heartbeat

Please take care of yourself, your health and safety is important to us.

ABOUT US

LEARN MORE

We are the most accessible Food Bank in Calgary serving families, individuals and over 200 organizations. We are not a government or United Way agency.

From community food drives to fundraisers to creating structures from food, we have it all. Find out what's happening and how you can help Feed YYC.

A bite of information! Get a more in depth look at what we do on our blog, from our programs to the impact in the community. There is a new post every month.

COMMUNITY OWNED.
COMMUNITY SUPPORTED.
Together, we fight hunger and its root causes
because no one should go hungry.

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5000 11 Street SE | Calgary, AB | T2H 2Y5
info@calgaryfoodbank.com | 403-253-2059

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