Welcome!
Thanks for checking us out. Here you will find information on how things work at the Airdrie Food Bank, what's new, how we give to the community and how we can use your help. Check back often for updates!
What's New
Call for Volunteers - Bread & Pizza
Mmmmm ! Love the smell of bread and pizza? Want to help out your local Food Bank? We are looking for fabulous volunteer(s) who could stop by Little Caesars every Monday morning at 10:00 a.m. and pick up the available pizzas. Then it’s off to Safeway to pick up their amazing bread and pastry selection.
If interested please call Carolyn G. at (403) 948-0063. You will require a valid driver’s license and a vehicle. Position to be filled immediately.
Call for Volunteers - Hampers
HUNGRY? No, well there are some who are. Are you friendly and outgoing and have the ability to brighten someone’s day? If you are then you’re the one we want. Come join our team and be a part of making the growlees go away. You will be lucky enough to fill and hand out hampers and enjoy the company of other volunteer team members like you!
We are looking for volunteers to fill hampers and possibly deal with clients Tuesdays and Friday mornings. If this is a volunteer opportunity that interests you please call Carolyn G. at (403) 948-0063 Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Upcoming Events
Shamrock Shimmy
Join us for our key events of the year - annual dinner, dance and silent/live auction on Saturday, March 17 (St. Patrick's Day) at the Town & Country Centre in Airdrie. Tickets now on sale at the Airdrie Food Bank or call Gabrielle at 403-948-2669. More details.
ARRES Winter Challenge
Airdrie Food Bank will have a information table and will be collecting non-perishable food donations at the ARRES Winter Challenge on March 24th. More details.
Empty Bowls Art Festival
The date has been set for the annual Empty Bowls Art Festival. Join us on Saturday, June 23, 2012 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Nose Creek Park in Airdrie. Bowls available for a suggested $20 donation. Join us at the park for music, hands-on art demonstrations, kids activities and free soup lunch!
On-going Events
Old Phones = New Hope
Recycle your old cell phone at Eastside Recycle Depot and $1 will be donated to the Airdrie Food Bank. Thank you to eCycle Solutions and the City of Airdrie for their generosity and support in this year long program. Poster.
Thank You!
Thank you so much to our sponsors, volunteers, business and community members. We so appreciate the support of everyone - an amazing community of neighbours helping neighbours.
