COVID-19
We are taking precautions to limit the spread of COVID-19 among our clients, volunteers, and staff.
Emergency Hampers our now provided Once a Month by appointment only.

To limit people at the food bank, we ask that donations be made online if possible. Funds given can be used in the areas of greatest need and stretched further with our bulk buying power.

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Local Calls

780-962-4565

Welcome to The Parkland Food Bank

Our Vision

We are at the heart of our community where no one goes hungry, so families and individuals can feel empowered, supported, and hopeful.

Our Mission

To coordinate the collection and distribution of healthy food to people in need within the Tri-Region area and connect them to additional resources in the community.

1 in 10 Albertan’s live in poverty

Through community support in 2019 we helped by:
Distributing 17,337 food hampers
Provided food to 45,824 individuals for 3 days
Provided monthly access to dry goods, milk and meat
Provided weekly access to fruit, vegetables, dairy, bread, baby food (supplies)
Provided referrals to other local agencies for further supports
Kept $1.5 million worth of food from landfills by rescuing it from local distributors and grocery stores

Our Organization

The Parkland Food Bank is a registered Canadian charity ( 12851 0484 RR0001), and operates under the supervision of the Executive Director and governance of the Board of Directors.

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Keeping the Parkland Food Bank Community Healthy

By March 23, 2020

Things may look and feel differently at Parkland Food Bank Society. Be rest assured we have worked to create precautionary measures and safety protocols that will help us meets the need of the community in the coming days and weeks. We know that you may have many questions and concerns. Please check back or our social media channels for updates. Thank you for helping us maintain a healthy and safe environment. Please be patient as we work with an increase in emails and calls.

Changes to Parkland Food Bank Access during Covid-19 Pandemic

By March 13, 2020

Summary: Parkland Food Bank changes access to the facility in response to the mandate to limit large gatherings. (Spruce Grove, AB, March 12, 2020) – Parkland Food Bank is doing its part to decrease crowd levels to help combat exposure to Covid-19. To this end the following is effective as of March 16, 2020 with… Read more »

Making Your Donations Go Further!

By February 26, 2020

With your generous cash donations we were able to purchase $4977.35 worth of food, including: 25 bags of flour 1320 packages of pasta 788 cans of pasta sauce 504 packages of rice 96 boxes of cereal If you would like to donate to help us with future purchases please visit https://atbcares.benevity.org/communi…/…/124-128510484RR0001 Your donation may be… Read more »

DONATE YOUR RECYCLING (FREE PICKUP)

By February 4, 2020

SkipTheDepot has partnered with dozens of Alberta charities so that you can donate your deposit instead, making it easier for you to support a mission near and dear to your heart. Parkland Food Bank is now one of those charities. When you schedule your pickup, simply specify that your deposit be directed to the Parkland Food Bank Society (our official name) and you’ll be helping us alleviate hunger today and prevent hunger tomorrow.

Coldest Night of the Year 2020

By January 8, 2020

Time to get ready for the Coldest Night of the Year! Sign up today to walk/donate/volunteer and support those that are hungry and hurting in your community!!Because it’s cold out there. On February 22, Parkland Food Bank Society is hosting theColdest Night of the Year, a 2, 5 & 10 km winter walk hosted in133+… Read more »

Christmas 2019

By December 5, 2019

Most Needed Items

By September 20, 2019

October 2019

Corks & Kegs 2019

By August 23, 2019

Come and sample from the many vendors of Liquor on McLeod and find a new special treat. There will also be a silent auction and special presentation as this year we look to raise our milk purchasing funds for 2020! Guests will enjoy: a keepsake event glass up to 15 samplings of wine, beer and… Read more »

Stretching the Donor Dollar

By July 25, 2019

Donors sometimes wonder which is better to give, food or cash? Although we certainly love your donations in any form you are comfortable giving, there can be a huge difference on the amount of food we can receive. On the left is a jar of peanut butter that was purchased for us at $4.29 and on… Read more »

Most Needed Items

By May 27, 2019

Parkland Food Bank’s most needed item list. Please help where you can!