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[01] What we do

The Chestermere Food Bank supports these programs.

Programs in and around our community — some in the nav, others quietly running behind the scenes.

01 Most requested

Regular Hamper

Available up to 6 times per year with a 30-day interval between hampers. Distributed Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 am to noon. Submit the online registration; a Client Care volunteer will call you to book.

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02 No questions asked

Bread & Extras

Open Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. Bring your own bags. Use designated parking and enter through the back door. No home delivery for this program.

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03 Community-wide

Good Food Box

The Chestermere Food Bank is the designated depot for Chestermere and surrounding areas. Boxes are assembled by volunteers and available to anyone — no income test. Improves access to sustainable nutritious produce.

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04 For kids

Backpack Program

Registration window: July 1 through August 15. Backpacks aren't guaranteed for registrations received after August 15. Serves Chestermere residents only — not Calgary or Airdrie.

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05 Seasonal

Christmas Hamper

Registration window: November 1 – November 30. Pratt's Food Service has supplied the entire hamper since 2018 for over 70 local families. Late requests may not be accommodated.

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06 Seniors & homebound

Meals on Wheels

Choose from frozen entrees, baked goods and soups — including heart-healthy and diabetic-friendly options. $6.50 per meal. Minimum 10 frozen entrées per order. Subsidies may be available through the Chestermere Lions Club.

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07 Community program

After The Bell

Food to fill the gap for young people in July and August, when school breakfast and lunch programs aren't available.

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08 Community program

Adopt a Family

Each fall we select families to be 'adopted' for Christmas, offering clients a little extra help at what can be a stressful time.

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09 Community program

Breakfast Program

A healthy breakfast is important for learning. We provide assistance with the school breakfast program.

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10 Community program

Community Garden

Volunteers prepare, plant, maintain, and harvest several gardens throughout the growing season.

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11 Community program

Snack Attack

Funding and non-perishable snacks for local schools, sent through Child Development Advisor requests.

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12 Community program

Hampers

Perishable and non-perishable foods provided to an average of eight families per week.

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