The Calgary Food Bank

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The Calgary Food Bank

Registered Name: CALGARY INTER - FAITH FOOD BANK SOCIETY

Business No: 130167349RR0001

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Our Mission

To make food accessible to everyone in our city.

About Calgary Food Bank

The Calgary Food Bank is the first line of emergency food support for families and individuals facing crisis. Once the food emergency is addressed, we refer food bank clients to our proven partner agencies and programs. Our deep collaboration and food support to hundreds of other charitable organizations that address the root causes of food insecurity aligns with our mission to work with our community to fight hunger.

We are the most accessible food bank in Calgary serving families, individuals and organizations. We are not a government or United Way agency. We rely solely on the generous support of the community.

What people are saying

Very grateful and very abundant. This will help families get by not just by the food that they supply but also mentally knowing they have the food they need.

Calgary Food Bank Client

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Heather D donated $1,000.00!
Thank you for helping!
Rosabel H donated!
God bless
Jennifer T donated $350.00!
Thank you so much for your great work. I'm a nurse and work with so many people ...
Ricardo L donated $200.00!
Thank you Food Bank!
Donna and Bob P donated $100.00!
You are earth’s angels!
Marlene A donated $100.00!
Thank you for your hard work and dedication!

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REGISTERED CHARITY ADDRESS

5000 - 11th Street SE

Calgary, AB, T2H 2Y5

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Our Impact

overview

There is an increased demand for food banks across the country and Calgary is no exception. In fact, the percentage of Calgary Food Bank clients who are working is higher than the national and provincial averages. 37 per cent of our clients are working, and this means that paycheques have not kept up with the increases in the costs of living.

We are working to make food accessible to everyone in our city by not only growing the number of hampers we distribute, but also continuing our strategic collaboration with over 50 charity partners in the community.

Our results

106,758

Unique individuals served through the Emergency Food Hampers

For every dollar donated, $3.50 worth of food can be distributed to our clients

28,172

Baby hampers distributed

CLIENT IMPACT83% of clients surveyed reported an increase of quality of life after accessing the Calgary Food Bank services

47%

VOLUNTEER POWER Our volunteers account for 47% of our workforce!

WORKING WITH TOGETHER1.5 million pounds of food distributed to 74 Food Link partners

*Based on Fiscal Year September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024*

Our Programs (5)

Testimonials

"When I picked up my generous hamper I was almost out of money with no job prospects. A message on my answering machine at home let me know I had a temp job starting Monday. It's been a good week, thanks in part to food in the fridge and cupboard. Then you all for being a wonderful encouragement to me and making a big difference in my life."Calgary Food Bank Client

supporting information*

Revenue and Expenses by Year ($)

Reporting Period End Date: 2023-08-31

103

full-time employees

part-time employees

$8,237,306

total compensation for all employees

$1,309,896

professional & consulting fees

*Based on the information Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) provides to CanadaHelps