- Canada’s first-ever food bank was created in Edmonton in 1980, and the local non-profit has been supporting thousands of Edmontonians ever since.
- Winter and the holiday season in particular exacerbate the struggles felt with rising costs and stagnant wages. Edmonton’s Food Bank is one of the first streams of non-profits and charities, in general, that see the effects of this. While they were serving around 25,000 people a month in 2021, 2022 saw almost 31,000 a month, with more than 34,000 served in December alone. So far in 2023, the monthly hamper recipients is averaging at 34,500.
- “Food, funds, and time not only help us now, over the winter,” says Tamisan Bencz-Knight, their Manager of Strategic Relationships & Partnerships. “The campaign’s success sets the tone for the new year.” Their annual Christmas campaign is meant to sustain the food bank’s resources until the warmer months, as donations often drop off dramatically right after the new year. People are often more willing to give over the holidays.
- As with last year, this holiday campaign from November 21– January 6 seeks to raise 300,000 kg of food and 3.5 million dollars.
- Let’s show up for our communities. You can donate directly on their website: edmontonsfoodbank.com/donate-now
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If you need food access, please call Edmonton’s Food Bank at 780-425-4190.
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