In 1985, a need was identified in the Okotoks area for an outlet to provide an emergency food service for the community. Through the efforts of 12 key volunteers and five churches, the Okotoks Inter-Faith Food Bank was formed. The Calgary Food Bank was instrumental with the set-up, providing operational advice, 100 cases of chili to share and a fridge to store perishables in. The two grocery stores at the time, IGA and Thriftway, agreed to install food baskets at their doors for shoppers to donate food into. From this humble beginning, the dedicated volunteers began providing food to those in need twice a week from the basement of St. Peter’s Anglican Church.
Are you in need of a Christmas Food Hamper this year? Registration begins on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, and ends on Friday, December 6, 2024.
Uncle Trent spoke with the Okotoks Food Bank to get the details of their Christmas Hamper Program.
Find more information at their website.
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