We are often asked by donors if it is better to give food or cash. In the past we have willingly accepted whatever donors have been comfortable to give. Over the last few years we have tried to be more specific in terms of the food and non-perishable items we were most in need of by posting a list of The Most Needed Items on a monthly basis. And true to the very caring nature of our many and generous donors the community has willingly responded in kind.
While we truly love your donations in any form you are comfortable giving, financial donations make a tremendous difference to our ability to purchase more specifically what we need when we most need it. We strive to provide a balanced diet, where possible, which means purchasing perishable items as well as items not frequently donated to achieve this goal. Included in these items are fresh dairy, fresh produce and fresh meat.
We strive, as much as possible, to provide food items to clients that reflect the recommendations of Canada’s Food Guide. Follow the link to view the Food Guide Snapshot:
As we begin to move in this direction we hope our current donors and new donors will adapt and adopt the course we have chosen. Stay tuned as we continue to improve the ways we try to provide the type of food we hope best serves those in need. Your continued interest in and support for the Food Bank is very much appreciated!
Make a financial donation online by clicking on one of the convenient options listed below. You can also donate in person at our office located at 255 Kaska Road, Sherwood Park, AB T8A 4E8 at any time during opening hours. Tax receipts will be provided for donations of $25 and over.
Give the invaluable gift of time. At present we are looking for volunteers to help as drivers, swampers (driver’s assistants who help load and unload the truck) and people to do warehousing. These positions are labour-intensive so applicants should be able to lift up to 23 kilograms (50 pounds). Click the link below for more details about applying.
In the spirit of reconciliation, the Strathcona Food Bank acknowledges that it operates on Treaty Six Territory and the homeland of the Metis Nation of Alberta, Region Two and Four. We honour the First Peoples of this land and recognize that we stand upon land that carries the footsteps of Cree, Metis, and Blackfoot amongst many other Nations, who have been here for thousands of years.
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Hello and thanks for supporting the Strathcona Food Bank!
This form will help us all stay organized.
My name is Anke Berner and I’m the Public Relations Volunteer for the Strathcona Food Bank at 255 Kaska Road in Sherwood Park. I’ll be helping and supporting you through your important (and fun!) initiative.
We have many groups who support the Strathcona Food Bank throughout the year by hosting events for us. These events can vary from collecting non-perishable food items, events where entrance fees are donated back to us, 50/50 rallies to hanging door hangers throughout Sherwood Park.
Fill out this form and hit send and I will be in touch in the coming days! I can then explain better to you how we can help one another.
Anke Berner – Public Relations Volunteer, Strathcona Food Bank
Select the appropriate tab below and fill out the corresponding dropdown form in its entirety. We will reach out to you to confirm details and answer any questions you may have as soon as your application has been processed. Thank you!
Thank you for expressing interest in becoming a Strathcona Food Bank Volunteer! We are so grateful for all of our current volunteers and for the interest from all of you. At this time we are not accepting any volunteer applications as we have no available positions. Please check back in the early months of 2025 and thank you for thinking of us!
Hello and thanks for thinking of the Strathcona Food Bank!
This form will help you and your team (and us) stay super organized.
In 2023, the Strathcona Food Bank had over 17, 000 people visits and served over 5500 hampers to Strathcona County residents (35% increase over 2022). We are a 100% volunteer run organization – and look forward to community groups helping us out in the warehouse.
Please note that we are open to the public during the following dates/times and are not able to accommodate community group volunteers during these hours:
If you have a small group (10 people or less) who are interested in helping in our warehouse, here is what your 2-hour work bee would include:
Fill in this form and hit send and we will be in touch in the coming days!
Val Mitchell – Community Groups Volunteer, Strathcona Food Bank
Thank you for thinking of volunteering with the Strathcona Food Bank with your group or team! We remain grateful for your support!
At this time our large group spots are completely full for the holiday season and we have closed applications so that we can focus on serving our community. We will reopen the group application process in early 2025 so please check back then. Thank you for thinking of us!
