The Bow Valley Food Bank is open to offer emergency food assistance

Our Service Area

- Canmore
- Exshaw
- Seebe
- Dead Man's Flats
- Lac Des Arcs
- Harvie Heights
- Kananaskis

Banff residents: Please call Banff Food Bank at 403-762-1060.

Morley residents: Please call Iyahrhe Nakoda Food Bank at 403-881-2766

Usage Policy

Residents requiring emergency food assistance may use the food bank as often as needed to a maximum 12 visits during a one year period and only once per month. Hampers provide both perishable and non-perishable nutritious food choices that are estimated to last a week.

In order to access the food bank, PLEASE CALL and apply.

We’re Going GREEN!

In effort to reduce plastic bag & cardboard consumption

We ask our clients, “Please bring reusable environmentally friendly grocery bags with you”

THANK YOU!

Apply for a Hamper

Phone to Apply

In order to receive a food hamper, before coming to the food bank, you must call 403-678-9488 to apply on:

Mondays & Wednesdays: 5:30pm - 7:30pm

This will assist us being prepared for your visit and ensure confidentiality.

Hamper Pick-Up

Tuesdays & Thursdays: noon - 1:00pm
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 5:30pm - 7:30pm

What to expect

We will ask some personal questions like income and basic expenses, including rent, mortgage, utilities, childcare and medical.

We know some questions are difficult to answer so we ensure a confidential and respectful experience..

Be Prepared

I.D. for each individual and dependent using the food bank must be presented prior to receiving food.

To receive a food hamper, picture identification is required. I.D. must be presented for each visit.

Acceptable ID includes: Driver’s license, Heath Care Card, Passport, Birth Certificate, Alberta ID Card, PR Card

What’s in Hamper

Emergency Hamper

- Kraft Dinner
- Dry Soup
- Canned Tuna
- Canned Fruit
- Canned Soup
- Canned Beans
- Spaghetti Sauce/pasta

Quantities are based on availability of items. If items are not available make substitutions with other similar items.

Emergency Hamper is also use for Camper

Regular Hamper

- Cereal, Kraft Dinner, Sidekicks
- Dry Soup, Canned Soup
- Canned Tuna
- Canned Fruit
- Canned Beans
- Spaghetti Sauce / Pasta
- Rice, Oats & Sugar

Regular Hampers provide both “perishable” and “non-perishable” nutritious food choices that are estimated to last a week. Quantities are based on Category of Hamper

Single, Couple, Family of 3/4, Family of 5/6

Perishable

- Potatoes, Carrots, Onions
- Fruits (Apples & Oranges)
- Eggs
- Margarine & Cheese
- Frozen Meat Products
- Frozen Bread & Buns
- Frozen Goodies

Quantities are based on Category of Regular Hampers