Edmonton's Food Bank

Registered Name: EDMONTON GLEANERS ASSOCIATION

Business No: 129185310RR0001

As an affiliate member of Food Banks Canada, we are committed to the mantra of: Relieving Hunger Today. Preventing Hunger Tomorrow.

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Our Mission

To be stewards in the collection of surplus and donated food for the effective distribution, free of charge, to people in need in our community, while seeking solutions to the causes of hunger.

About Edmonton's Food Bank

The Edmonton Gleaners Association, more commonly known as Edmonton's Food Bank, was incorporated in 1981 and was the first Food Bank in Canada. Edmonton's Food Bank acts mainly as a central warehouse, distributing food through over 300 agencies, churches and food depots throughout the city. Thanks to this consolidated effort, we ensure that food donations go directly to those who need it to the most. Since September 2014, Edmonton's Food Bank has seen a remarkable increase in need within our community. We help provide over 350,000 meals and snacks monthly through our partner agencies, including 86 schools in Edmonton. On average, our hamper programs service over 30,000 people per month. About 40% of our clients are children under the age of 18.

In sum, in our 40 + years of operation, Edmonton's Food Bank has evolved into a very efficient and very passionate group dedicated to eliminating the hunger problem in our city.

What people are saying

I am truly thankful for everything you guys do. When I am back on my feet, I am hoping to be active with volunteer work and donating to the food bank.

First time Food Bank client

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Mohamed J donated $100.00!
Keep up the good work. Ramadhan Mubarak.
Edgar S donated $300.00!
Your work is needed and greatly appreciated. thank you.
James G donated $1,000.00!
Thank you for all you do.
Zenna A donated!
Your work is so valuable. Thank you very much!
Garfield A donated $50.00!
Supporting families
Sui-sum F donated $50.00!
Thank you foe helping people who need the service.

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REGISTERED CHARITY ADDRESS

PO BOX 62061

EDMONTON, AB, T5M 4B5

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Our Impact

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Our mission is “to be stewards in the collection of surplus and donated food for the effective distribution, free of charge, to people in need in our community while seeking solutions to the causes of hunger”.

Edmonton’s Food Bank envisions a community where all citizens have access to an adequate and nutritious supply of food - essentially, a community where no one goes hungry. Our services are provided free to everyone regardless of age, ethnicity, orientation or religion. In conjunction with addressing our clients' immediate food requirements, we are actively working on ways to reduce their need of our services.

As an affiliated member of Food Banks Canada, we are committed to the mantra: Relieving hunger today. Preventing hunger tomorrow. We envision a community where all citizens have access to an adequate and nutritious supply of food.

Our results

22,000

People servedthrough our Hamper Programs each month

250

agencies, churches, schools and food depotsare partners of Edmonton's Food Bank

40%

Of those helpedare children under the age of 18

500,000

Meals and snacks delivered monthlythrough our partner agencies, including 59 schools

4 Million

kilograms of food a yearis collected, sorted, repackaged and redistributed

10,625

Online Food Requestsreceived by client services in 2018

Our Programs (5)

Testimonials

"With the help of my family and the Food Bank, I am able to eat and feed my newborn baby. Food Bank gave me a lot for my baby. "Young Mother with Infant Son

supporting information*

Revenue and Expenses by Year ($)

Reporting Period End Date: 2023-12-31

full-time employees

part-time employees

$4,352,328

total compensation for all employees

$124,592

professional & consulting fees

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