Wood Buffalo Food Bank Association

Wood Buffalo Food Bank Association The Wood Buffalo Food Bank provides programs and services that provide the resources and education

🥣🌶️ Vendor Registration is Now Open! 🌶️🥣Join us at the Empty Bowls Festival on Sunday, August 23, 2026 for the 3rd Annua...
06/14/2026

🥣🌶️ Vendor Registration is Now Open! 🌶️🥣

Join us at the Empty Bowls Festival on Sunday, August 23, 2026 for the 3rd Annual Chili Cookoff in support of the Wood Buffalo Food Bank.

We're currently accepting vendor registrations and would love to showcase local businesses, artisans, makers, and community organizations at this exciting event. This is a great opportunity to connect with the community, share your products or services, and be part of a meaningful fundraiser that helps support food security in our region.

📅 Event Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026
🌶️ Event: Empty Bowls Festival – 3rd Annual Chili Cookoff
📧 To register as a vendor: [email protected]

Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot early! We look forward to seeing you there and making this year's festival our best one yet.

SAVE THE DATE! 🍲The Wood Buffalo Food Bank is excited to announce the return of Empty Bowls Festival, in partnership wit...
06/08/2026

SAVE THE DATE! 🍲

The Wood Buffalo Food Bank is excited to announce the return of Empty Bowls Festival, in partnership with FuseSocial's Volunteer Fest, on Sunday, August 23, 2026!

Back by popular demand, the festival will once again feature our 3rd Annual Chili Cookoff, where local organizations, businesses, and community members will compete for bragging rights while supporting food security in our region.

Join us for:
🌶️ Chili tasting and cookoff competition
🤝 Volunteer Fest and community connections
🎉 Family-friendly activities
🎶 Entertainment and prizes
❤️ Supporting food security in Wood Buffalo

📅 Sunday, August 23, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Doug Barnes Cabin

Interested in entering a Chili Cookoff team or volunteering at the event? We'd love to hear from you!

📧 [email protected]

More details will be announced in the coming weeks.

🌮 Taco 'Bout Awesome! 🌮Join us in the kitchen every Tuesday & Thursday from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM for our fun, hands-on Bas...
06/08/2026

🌮 Taco 'Bout Awesome! 🌮

Join us in the kitchen every Tuesday & Thursday from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM for our fun, hands-on Basic Shelf Program where you'll learn how to create simple, nutritious, and budget-friendly meals.

This week's feature? Tacos! 🌮 Learn easy tips, meal-planning ideas, and cooking skills that can help stretch your grocery budget while preparing delicious meals for yourself and your family.

📧 Registration required: [email protected]

A special thank you to Imperial for helping make our Basic Shelf Program possible through their ongoing support of food security and community wellness in our region. 💙

📊 Fact Friday 📊Did you know?According to Food Banks Canada's Alberta HungerCount 2025, food banks across Alberta recorde...
06/05/2026

📊 Fact Friday 📊

Did you know?

According to Food Banks Canada's Alberta HungerCount 2025, food banks across Alberta recorded 210,541 visits last year — including 75,968 visits by children.

That's a 21.8% increase in visits compared to 2024 and a staggering 134.4% increase since 2019.

Behind every number is a person, a family, a senior, or a child who may be struggling to make ends meet.

Together, we can continue building a stronger, more food-secure community.

Source: Food Banks Canada | Alberta HungerCount 2025

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Thank You, Sysco! 💚🍎🥫We are incredibly grateful to Sysco and the Sysco Global Goods Initiative for their generous donati...
06/05/2026

Thank You, Sysco! 💚🍎🥫

We are incredibly grateful to Sysco and the Sysco Global Goods Initiative for their generous donation of $4,000 to the Wood Buffalo Food Bank Association. Sysco

Community partnerships like this help us continue providing food assistance, education, and support to individuals and families across the Wood Buffalo region. Every contribution helps ensure our shelves stay stocked and that we can respond to the growing need for food support in our community. 🥕🥔🥫🍞

Thank you for investing in local food security and helping us work toward a stronger, healthier Wood Buffalo.

Together, we can feed hope.

Volunteers make it possible. 🫶Every day, volunteers help us sort food, support special events, assist with food drives, ...
06/04/2026

Volunteers make it possible. 🫶

Every day, volunteers help us sort food, support special events, assist with food drives, complete food pickups & deliveries, and ensure we can continue serving individuals and families across Wood Buffalo.

Interested in giving back to your community?

Visit woodbuffalovolunteers.ca or scan the QR code to explore volunteer opportunities with the Wood Buffalo Food Bank and other local organizations through the FuseSocial | NorthStar Ford Wood Buffalo Volunteer Centre.

The site is updated regularly with new opportunities, making it easy to find a role that fits your schedule, interests, and skills.

Plus, through the Volunteer Rewards Program, you can earn volunteer hours and redeem them for rewards and discounts at participating local businesses.

Thank you to every volunteer who helps us continue Feeding Wood Buffalo.

Join Us in the Imperial Kitchen! 🍳Ready to build confidence in the kitchen and learn practical skills you can use every ...
06/04/2026

Join Us in the Imperial Kitchen! 🍳

Ready to build confidence in the kitchen and learn practical skills you can use every day? The WBFB Basic Shelf Program invites you to join us in the Imperial Kitchen for fun, hands-on weekly classes!

👩‍🍳 What you'll learn:
• Cooking skills and techniques
• Budgeting and budget-friendly meal options
• Kitchen tool usage tips

✨ What you'll gain:
• Fun and engaging experiences
• New knowledge and understanding
• Practical skills for daily life
• Even more fun while learning alongside others!

Whether you're looking to stretch your grocery budget, improve your cooking skills, or simply enjoy time in the kitchen, this program is for you.

📅 Weekly classes available – register today!
📧 Email: [email protected]

We look forward to welcoming you into the Imperial Kitchen and cooking together!

🌟 Meet Our Team: Kristin Hayward 🌟As our Operations Manager, Kristin plays a vital role in keeping the Wood Buffalo Food...
06/03/2026

🌟 Meet Our Team: Kristin Hayward 🌟

As our Operations Manager, Kristin plays a vital role in keeping the Wood Buffalo Food Bank running smoothly each and every day. For nearly 5 years, she has been a dedicated member of our team, helping ensure that food and support reach those who need it most.

Kristin oversees many of our day-to-day operations, including food distribution, Mobile Pantry logistics and supporting our growing kitchen initiatives. She also works closely with our intake team, helping clients access programs and services with compassion, dignity, and respect.

Known for her positive attitude and willingness to jump in wherever needed, Kristin is often behind the scenes solving challenges, supporting staff and volunteers, and making sure our programs continue to serve the community effectively.

Thank you, Kristin, for your hard work, dedication, and commitment to Feeding Wood Buffalo!

📢 Looking for a meaningful team-building activity this summer?The Wood Buffalo Food Bank is currently booking 3rd Party ...
06/03/2026

📢 Looking for a meaningful team-building activity this summer?

The Wood Buffalo Food Bank is currently booking 3rd Party Food Drives for June, July, and August!

Hosting a food drive is a simple way to make a big impact in our community. Whether it's at your:

✅ Workplace
✅ Business or organization
✅ Sports team
✅ Community group
✅ Church
✅ School
✅ Neighborhood
✅ Special event

Every donation helps us continue supporting individuals and families across the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.

Interested in organizing a food drive this summer?

📧 Email [email protected] to schedule your food drive and receive a host package with everything you need to get started.

Together, we can help ensure everyone in our community has access to safe and nutritious food.

A Huge Thank You to E Construction and Save-On-Foods! 🫶We want to take a moment to recognize two incredible community pa...
06/02/2026

A Huge Thank You to E Construction and Save-On-Foods! 🫶

We want to take a moment to recognize two incredible community partners who are helping us feed Wood Buffalo.

This year, E Construction hosted the largest third-party food drive in Wood Buffalo Food Bank history. The results were nothing short of amazing—filling our warehouse shelves and helping ensure we can continue supporting local families throughout the summer months. At a time when demand remains high and donations often slow down, this support could not have come at a better time.

We also want to thank Save-On-Foods, who not only welcome us for our community food drives year after year, but also support us every single day through their ongoing food donations. Their team consistently goes above and beyond to help ensure good food stays in our community and reaches those who need it most.

Together, these partnerships help put food on tables, reduce waste, and strengthen our community.

From all of us at the Wood Buffalo Food Bank—and from the hundreds of households we serve each month—thank you. Your generosity is making a real difference. 💚

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10010 Centennial Drive
Fort McMurray, AB
T9H4A2

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+17807431125

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