Emergency Food Services

Interfaith Food Bank Society of Lethbridge


Description
Provides food hampers, food supplements, and other emergency food resources.

Service provides:

  • monthly food hampers, daily food supplements, and other emergency food resources

Includes:

  • one food hamper per household per calendar month with 5 to 7 days' worth of emergency food assistance
  • daily food supplements such as bread, produce, and shelf items for clients to access once daily, as required
  • baby bundles available once monthly until the child's first birthday; include baby cereal and food, something soft, and other infant necessities (diapers and formula are also available upon request)
  • diabetic bundles that supplement a diabetic diet with low-sugar and high-fibre items
  • Ready Set GO program that provides backpacks and school supplies for families with school-aged children
  • Christmas hampers with additional supplies for a Christmas meal and gifts for children and youth
  • community referrals linking food bank families with other local services

Affiliation: Partnered with Food Banks Alberta, Community Food Centres Canada, and Food Banks Canada.
Eligibility
Yes, Service targeted to:
  • individuals and families in need
  • additional eligibility varies based on program
Application Process
Service Access: Walk-in / Drop In Service, To access service, clients are asked to provide:
  • photo identification (ID)
  • Alberta Health Care Card
  • proof of income (based by household)
  • proof of address

Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: No,
Telephone
403-320-8779 (Office)
Telephone
403-320-8022 (Client Intake)
Fax
403-328-0521
Web Site
http://www.interfaithfoodbank.ca
Email
info@interfaithfoodbank.ca
Languages
English; German
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: No


Membership Fee: No


Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: No -
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Agency Information
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Last Verified On
September 22, 2023
Address
1103 3 Avenue N
Lethbridge, AB, T1H 0H7
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Hours of Operation
Mon
09:30 AM to 03:30 PM
Tue
09:30 AM to 03:30 PM
Wed
09:30 AM to 03:30 PM
Thu
09:30 AM to 03:30 PM
Fri
09:30 AM to 11:45 AM

Closed 11:45 AM to 1:00 PM, Monday to Thursday. Closed statutory holidays.