SAUCE ALERT! WE HAVE A WINNER!

The results are in, and we are thrilled to announce that Exel Financial is the Pasta Sauce Category Winner in the Parkland Food Bank Corporate Food Drive Challenge!

774 pounds of pasta sauce donated!

This incredible donation will help keep our shelves stocked and provide support to families and individuals across the Parkland region who rely on the services of Parkland Food Bank.

The Parkland Food Bank Corporate Food Drive Challenge brings local businesses together in friendly competition while making a meaningful impact in our community. Through food donations, fundraising, and teamwork, participating organizations help ensure that nutritious food remains available for neighbours experiencing food insecurity.

Exel Financial truly embraced the spirit of the Challenge. Their team demonstrated outstanding generosity, commitment, and community leadership, collecting an impressive 774 pounds of pasta sauce for Parkland Food Bank.

We are incredibly grateful for the time, energy, and enthusiasm the Exel Financial team invested in this year’s Corporate Food Drive Challenge. Contributions like these help Parkland Food Bank continue serving individuals and families throughout our community.

Thank you, Exel Financial, for helping fight hunger and strengthen our community.

You absolutely sauced it up!

Have you ever wondered what happens after a food donation arrives at the Parkland Food Bank? Many people see collection bins at grocery stores, workplaces, and community events. Few get the opportunity to see what happens next. Our Open House is your chance to step behind the scenes and learn how donated food makes its way from our warehouse shelves to families and individuals throughout our community.

Join us on Thursday, October 22, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. as we open our doors for an evening of exploration, learning, and connection. During the Parkland Food Bank Open House, visitors can tour our facility, meet members of our team, and learn more about the daily operations that support local residents facing food insecurity.

Throughout the evening, you will learn how donations are received, sorted, inspected, and organized. You will also discover the important role volunteers play in keeping our programs running smoothly. Their efforts help ensure food reaches those who need it most. From warehouse operations to hamper distribution, every step is made possible through community generosity and the dedication of our volunteers and staff.

The Open House is designed for anyone who is curious about our work, interested in volunteering, considering a donation, or looking to learn more about the impact of community support. Whether you have supported us for years or are visiting for the first time, we invite you to see firsthand how local donations create meaningful change.

We are proud of the work happening at Parkland Food Bank every day, and we would love to share it with you. Bring a friend, bring your questions, and join us at the Open House. We look forward to welcoming you and showing you how your community food bank helps ensure no one goes hungry.

Event Details

Parkland Food Bank Open House
Date: Thursday, October 22nd
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Parkland Food Bank – 105 Madison Crescent – Spruce Grove

We hope to see you there!

THE PARKLAND FOOD BANK CORPORATE FOOD DRIVE CHALLENGE STARTS AUGUST 1!

The Parkland Food Bank Corporate Food Drive Challenge officially kicks off on August 1st, and we could not be more excited to partner with 26 incredible local businesses across Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, and Parkland County to help fight hunger in our community.

Throughout the month of August, each participating business has been assigned a specific food category to collect. We invite everyone to stop by a participating location, drop a donation into their collection bin, and help support local families who rely on the Parkland Food Bank.

Every donation, no matter the size, makes a difference. Together, our community can ensure our shelves stay stocked with the food families need.

Participating Businesses & Food Categories

Canned Vegetables – CANFOR Spruceland, Amazon YEG-2/4

Pasta – Primoris Canada, Zender Ford, Royal Bank RBC

Canned Soup – Fabco Plastics Western, Lobay Dental Group, Scotiabank

Canned Meals – West Parkland Gas, ConnectCare Medical Clinic, Grove Collision, Garden Dental & Orthodontics

Pasta Sauce – Petite Retreat Collective, Exel Financial, Pet Foods Etc. Spruce Grove, Spruce Grove Vision Care

Canned Fruit – Stony Plain Eye Centre, Crock A Doodle, Leading Edge Physiotherapy

Cereal – Town of Stony Plain, Parkland County Office, City of Spruce Grove

Cookies & Crackers – Star Bright Daycare, Code Ninjas Spruce Grove

Dry Side Dishes – GS Construction, St. Augustine’s-Parkland Anglican Church

Visit one or several participating businesses throughout August and help them fill their donation bins. Whether you donate one item or a whole bag of groceries, your generosity helps make a meaningful impact for local families.

Thank you to every business participating in the Parkland Food Bank Corporate Food Drive Challenge and to every community member who chooses to give. Together, we can make a BIG impact right here at home.

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