1 in 4 People in Central Alberta Face Food Insecurity
40% are children.
Help provide nutritious food, dignity, and hope.
Our Mission
relieve hunger today, prevent hunger tomorrow
for every family, senior, and child in Central Alberta.
2025 Community Impact
Behind every number is a person, a family, a child, or a senior who received support when they needed it most. Through food recovery, community partnerships, and the generosity of donors and volunteers, we are helping ensure that food reaches the people that need it.
In 2025, the Red Deer Food Bank distributed more than 1.6 million pounds of food and provided support to 30,500 people across Central Alberta. Our Pantry Program welcomed over 44,000 visits, offering accessible food support to community members throughout the year.
Most importantly, 40% of the people we serve are children. Every meal, snack, and grocery item distributed helps ensure local kids have the nutrition they need to learn, grow, and thrive.
Together, we are building a stronger, healthier, and more food secure community.
Food Hub
Need help with food?
The Food Hub is a welcoming, grocery style shopping experience that gives individuals and families the dignity of choosing the food that best meets their needs. Instead of receiving a prepacked hamper, clients can select from available fresh produce, dairy, meat, pantry staples, bakery items, and other groceries based on their household size, dietary needs, allergies, cultural preferences, and personal tastes.
Open by appointment, the Food Hub provides a respectful, supportive environment where our team can also connect clients with additional community resources when needed.
Food Hub Is By Appointment Only
To help reduce wait times and better serve our community,
Hours
Monday to Friday
9:00 AM - 11:45 AM
1:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Pantry Program
Reducing Waste. Feeding People.
The Pantry Program is an open access food support program that helps individuals and families stretch their grocery budget. No appointment is needed, stop by during Pantry hours to choose from a variety of available items, which change daily.
Whether you need a few extra groceries or additional support between pay cheques, the Pantry works alongside our Food Hub to provide nutritious food with dignity while reducing food waste and ensuring surplus food reaches people who need it most.
Hours
Monday to Friday
9:00 AM - 11:45 AM
1:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Small Actions. Big Community Impact.
Ways To Help
01
Give Monthly
Monthly donations provide reliable support that helps us plan ahead, keep shelves stocked, and ensure fresh food is available for families throughout the year. Even a small monthly gift can create lasting impact and help build a stronger, hunger-free Central Alberta.
02
Donate
A one-time donation can help provide fresh food, pantry staples, and essential items to families, seniors, and children facing food insecurity across Central Alberta. Every gift, no matter the size, helps ensure our shelves stay stocked and support is available when our community needs it most.
03
Volunteer
Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do, helping sort food, support programs, assist clients, and keep our operations running every day. By volunteering your time, you are making a direct impact in the lives of people across Central Alberta.
04
Donate Food
Food donations help provide nutritious meals and essential pantry items to individuals and families facing food insecurity in our community. Every can, box, and fresh item donated helps ensure our neighbours have access to the food they need with dignity and care.
05
Organize A Food Drive
Organizing a food drive is a powerful way to bring your workplace, school, team, church, or community together to help local families in need. Every food drive helps ensures more people across Central Alberta have access to healthy food.
06
Amazon Wishlist
Our Amazon Wish List makes it easy to send urgently needed items directly to the Red Deer Food Bank from the comfort of your home. Every purchase helps provide essential food and household items to individuals and families across Central Alberta.
Volunteer
Become Part of Our Team
Volunteers are the heart of the Red Deer Food Bank.
Whether you'd like to work with clients, rescue food, help in Kitchen 49, Garden 49, or support our warehouse, we'd love to hear from you.
FROM THE BLOG
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A Quarter of Canadians Are Food Insecure
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Upcoming Events
CARnivore Car Show is Back
Classic cars, live music, food trucks, and a kid zone return August 29 at the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame — with every donation matched by Scotia Wealth Management. Come for the cars, stay to help feed Central Alberta families.
Event Details Coming Soon!