HOW YOU CAN HELP

You CAN make a Difference

In the last year, Interfaith Food Bank Society of Lethbridge’s Emergency Food Assistance Program usage has risen by 16%. Beyond this, we have seen a jump in the number of children accessing our services by 22%. Individual Canadians can take action to help solve the problem of hunger in Canada. 
You can make a difference.

Donate

Interfaith Food Bank Society of Lethbridge relies heavily upon donations of food, funds, and gifts in kind from within our community.  We are only able to give what we receive.We are constantly recruiting donations of non-perishable food items. For additional details and information please CLICK HERE. 

  • Drop off food donations at Interfaith Food Bank
  • Contribute at your local grocery store
  • Donate at special events
  • Organize your own food drive

For a list of our most wanted food items, Click here

FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS

Financial contributions are used to purchase food, to cover operating costs, make capital purchases and to fund activities such as our First Day at School Program or Christmas Campaign.

  • One time gifts or monthly giving
  • Planned Giving:  Wills & Bequests, Life Insurance, Retirement Funds, Securities
  • Project Specific Gifts or Program Support
  • Honor & Memorial Donations

IN-KIND DONATIONS

Choose to donate products, services or discounts that will help us to achieve our goals:

  • Donate or offer discounts on products / services
  • New or gently used items for The Second Door thrift store
  • Vehicle Donation Program, Click here

COMMUNITY GROUP & CORPORATE INVOLVEMENT

Fundraisers are a great way to boost employee morale and community engagement! Local businesses, corporations, clubs, churches, and schools can assist the food bank by:

  • Holding an in-house food drive
  • Organizing or participating in an event which promotes the food bank or offers attendees the opportunity to donate
  • Volunteering in the warehouse or the learning garden (opportunities for groups are limited)
  • Help us with our bundle program, and make specific bundles for us to give out to our clients: Baby Bundles, Diabetic Bundles.

These are only a few of the limitless opportunities. Take a look at our Food Drive Toolkit  for more ideas, as well as tips to make your endeavor even more successful!

For more information, connect with our office.