Calgary Food Bank May Events & Food Drives
(firmenpresse) - CALGARY, ALBERTA -- (Marketwired) -- 04/30/13 -- The need is never down so the Calgary Food Bank is tremendously grateful for the following events that will keep the shelves stocked for Calgarians in need.
May
National Celiac Awareness Month.
Did you know we have a gluten free wish list for our Celiac hamper needs?
May 1-15
Empty Bowl Benefit
13th Annual Food Bank event raising funds and awareness for the JP Morgan Foodlink program.
May 1-12
Bare Bottoms Diaper Drive
A staggering 1 in 5 Canadian Mothers struggle with providing diapers for their children. Till mid-May, Alberta Health Services Clinics throughout the City will be collecting new or opened diaper packages for our baby hampers. For more information, visit
May 6-10
Hunger Awareness Week
A national initiative with the goal of raising awareness of the solvable problem of hunger in Canada. See how you can make a difference at
May 10 & 11
South Calgary Art Show & Sale
Marda Loop Community Centre (3130 16 St SW)
A collection of over 200 works of art by Canadian artists. 100% of the silent auction proceeds to the Food Bank. Call 403-229-2953 for more information.
May 11 & 12
Bare Bottoms Diaper Drive
Calgary Zoo (north entrance)
Bring a new or opened package of diapers or cash donation and receive 2 for 1 admission vouchers for your next visit.
Saturday, May 11
BILLAPULOOZA
(5211 MacLeod Trail SW)
What started out as a crazy birthday party has turned out to be a 10 band MEGA event in support of the Calgary Food Bank. Admission is $10 and a non-perishable food item (Cash donations also accepted in place of food) Help out and rock out!
Monday, May 13
Garden of Eat'n Plant Day
For 18 years, BP and Chevron retirees have gathered to grow fresh produce for the Calgary Food Bank Hampers. For more information, contact Marlene at 403-279-8045.
May 13-17
Husky Help the Hungry Week
The 5th annual food drive in partnership with EMS, CPS, Western Canada High School and Husky Energy.
Monday, May 20
FoodRide
10AM
The FoodRide cycling team arrives at the Calgary leg of their journey. Join them at the Garrison Woods Safeway to praise their fundraising and awareness efforts.
Saturday, May 25
Garage Sale Wars 2013
9 AM to 3 PM
Help fill the Urban Bus at the 14th Annual Parade of Garage Sales in the Southeast Calgary Communities of McKenzie Lake, McKenzie Towne, New Brighton, Copperfield, Cranston, Auburn Bay, and Mahogany. Or make a donation at Sobey's 1-day round-up at the till and food hampers for sale on May 25, 2013 (Cranston and McKenzie Towne locations only.)
Saturday, May 25
AMA Shredding event
Sir Winston Churchill High School (5220 Northland Drive NW)
10 AM to 3 PM
"If you shred it, they can't get it" Protect your personal information, shred your documents and make a difference donating to the . Visit for more information.
Thirty years ago Calgary changed the way emergency food was provided to people in need.
Today, the continues this spirit of collaboration by working with more than 100 local agencies to support people through difficult times.
Together, we work to nourish healthy communities and you, too, can be part of the change.
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Contacts:
Calgary Food Bank
Shawna Ogston
Interim Media Relations
403.519.2125 or 403.870.2009
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