The Whitecourt Food Bank has been serving the community for over 30 years, and serves well over a thousand individuals each year.
The Food Bank operates out of the Carlan Services Community Resource Centre located at 76 Sunset Boulevard.
Hours of Operation
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Monday, Wednesday and Friday 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Last intake is at 1:45 p.m.
To access the Food Bank
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Identification MUST be presented for each family member at every visit.
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Proof of residency is required, for every visit.
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The Food Bank also provides families with referrals to other community resources.
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Perishable boxes available.
Donating to the Whitecourt Food Bank
The Whitecourt Food Bank accepts donations year round. The Food Bank would not be able to operate without the generous donations and volunteer support from the community. Thank you for your assistance!
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Call 780-778-2341 to arrange a drop off of items at the Food Bank (located in the Carlan Services Community Resource Centre).
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Visit the Town Office (5004 52 Avenue) to make a cash/cheque donation. Tax receipts are provided for donations over $20.00.
Perishable Boxes
Perishable Boxes are available at noon every day that the Whitecourt Food Bank is open. The boxes are available on a first come, first served basis, and no proof of ID is required to receive the box. It is recommended those wishing to pick up a perishable box arrive around 11:30am as the demand for boxes is high.
Below is a "wish list" of items for the local Food Bank. If you are thinking of donating items, these are the things we need the most:
- Cereal
- Canned vegetables
- Hamburger Helper
- Stovetop/Sidekicks
- Canned fruit
- Big soups
- Canned meat
- Pasta sauce
- Toiletries:
- Deodorant
- Razors
- Feminine products
- Shaving cream
- Shampoo/Conditioner
- Toothpaste/toothbrushes
- Toilet paper
Laundry Detergent Program
Slipping in to fresh, clean clothes makes you feel confident and cozy - but laundry detergent is expensive!
The Whitecourt Food Bank is launching a laundry detergent program and is in need of POWDER laundry detergent to kick-start this initiative. (Powder is preferred, as it is easier to re-package for hampers than liquid).
Call 780-778-2341 to arrange a drop off of items at the Food Bank (located in the Carlan Community Resource Centre). Thank you for your continued support, Whitecourt!
Animal Food List
Are you a local farmer that would like to partner with the Whitecourt Food Bank?
The Whitecourt Food Bank occasionally has produce and other items that are past date that can not be given out to clients. In an effort to reduce food waste, the Food Bank donates expired items to farms for feed. If you are interested in joining the animal food list, email foodbank@whitecourt.ca with your name and number.