Having a job no longer guarantees food security.
There was a time when one income could support a family, young adults could afford rent on their first paycheck, and hard work created stability.
That reality is changing.
And 40% of people experiencing food insecurity are children.
Food insecurity can happen to anyone.
Together, we can build a stronger, more resilient Central Alberta where everyone has access to the food and essentials they need.
#FoodSecurity#Alberta#CommunitySupport#FoodBank
Garden Show tomorrow!๐ผ๐น๐ชป
Come say Hi and get some ice cream!! ๐ฆ
This will be the first outing of the truck this summer, we can't wait to see everyone!โจ๐๐ธ
We will be closing at 4 pm Friday for the first official long weekend of summer!
Our offices and services will re-open on Tuesday, May 19 at 9 am.
Have a safe and happy long weekend!
We have piles o' potatoes again!
Want to help us relieve the surplus we have in the warehouse? Come to Southside Dodge on Thursday between 1 and 3 pm and help yourself to some taters. Watch for our bright blue van, aka "Spudnick"!
We cannot do what we do without your continuous, dedicated support that knows no end. Thank you.
(If you would like to be a part of our volunteer family, please visit our website to apply. There is always room for you at our table.) 3/3
They've stood with us through renovations and the many changes that means. Through new faces and spaces. Through different protocols and practices. Through all the Jenga towers in the warehouse, drywall and sawdust, and logjams in the parking lot. 2/3
This article from Canadian Dimension raises many concerns about Edmonton's unhoused situation. Could what happened in Edmonton happen here in Red Deer? [4/4]
https://t.co/7UjOY5V1Iy
Some sad statistics:
๐๐ผ70 per cent of food bank users are renters.
๐๐ผ75 per cent of Canadian renters sacrifice basic needs such as food, clothing, living essentials, and education to afford a place to live. ๐งต๐๐ผ [1/4]
This will undoubtedly cause the possibility of homelessness to loom over even more in our country.
The Food Bank can fill a gap if people are stretched beyond their means.
Everyone needs a little help now and then. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need support. [3/4]