About Parkland Food Bank

Parkland Food Bank History

In 1984 a group of concerned citizens began providing food bank services in the basement of the Stony Plain United Church. As demand for the service grew a search for a more permanent home began, and in 1985 the food bank relocated to Spruce Grove home. It was at this time the food bank became known as the East Parkland Food Bank. After several more location changes throughout the years, construction began on a new facility for the Food Bank on Madison Crescent. On July 7, 1997 the Food Bank moved into this new location where it has remained since. In 2000 the East Parkland Food Bank officially changed its name to the Parkland Food Bank.

We are indebted to the perseverance of the Food Bank’s volunteers and executives throughout the years, and their continual dedication to provide food bank services to their community.

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.

 

Aligned with Food Banks Canada and Food Banks Alberta, we believe that everyone in Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, and Parkland County has the right to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food which meets their dietary needs and food preferences. This is our ethical food banking code:

  • Provide food free of charge and other assistance to those needing help regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, income source, age, and mental or physical ability
  • Treat all those who access services with the utmost dignity and respect
  • Implement best practices in the proper and safe storage and handling of food
  • Respect the privacy of those served and maintain the confidentially of personal information
  • Not sell donated food
  • Acquire and share food in a spirit of cooperation with other food banks and food programs
  • Strive to make the public aware of the existence of hunger and of the factors that contribute to it
  • Recognize that food banks are not a viable long-terms response to hunger and devote part of their activities to reducing the need for food assistance
  • Represent accurately, honestly, and completely their respective missions and activities to the larger community