On Tuesday morning, Calgary Police Service partnered with the Calgary Food Bank to fill a police cruiser with food, personal hygiene items and cash as part of the annual ‘Cram-a-Cruiser’ event.
According to the food bank, 100,000 unique visitors relied on their services last year, while this year, between 650 to 700 Calgary households are coming through the food bank’s parking lot every day to pick up emergency food hampers.
Right now, the food bank’s most needed donation items include:
- Peanut Butter
- Canned Beans
- Cereal
- Pasta & Pasta sauce
- Canned meat
- Canned tomatoes
- Baby items, including diapers & formula
According to Second Harvest, Canada’s largest food rescue organization, the demand for food banks across the country is expected to increase by 18 per cent this year, while overall food prices are expected to increase by as much as 4.5 per cent in 2024, representing an additional $701.79 for a family of four compared to last year.
If your looking to donate non perishable food items, or if you are looking at receiving a hamper, you can find additional details here
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