Welcome Home Hamper Program

Calgary Food Bank


Description
Provides hampers for families transitioning from homelessness to a home.

Service offers hampers consisting of:

  • dry goods
  • canned goods
  • hygiene items
  • baking needs
  • cleaning supplies
  • condiments

Affiliation: Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary, Accessible Housing Society, Aspen Family and Community Network Society, Brenda Strafford Centre, Calgary Alpha House Society, Calgary Dream Centre, Calgary John Howard Society, Calgary Seniors Resource Society, Canadian Mental Health Association, Children's Cottage Society, CUPS, Discovery House, Distress Centre/SORCE, Emma House, Enviros Wilderness School Association, Inn from the Cold, Kerby Centre, Salvation Army, The Alex, Wood's Homes, YW Calgary
Eligibility
Yes, Service targeted to individuals transitioning from homelessness to a home.
Application Process
Service Access: Professional Referral Required, To access service:
  • professional referral is required
  • contact to become a service partner
  • contact a service partner agency to request a Welcome Home hamper
  • visit website for details

Referral Process: Yes,

Professional referral is required. Food hampers are received by referral from the following partner organizations:

 

Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary, Accessible Housing Society, Aspen Family and Community Network Society, Brenda Strafford Centre, Calgary Alpha House Society, Calgary Dream Centre, Calgary John Howard Society, Calgary Seniors Resource Society, Canadian Mental Health Association, Children's Cottage Society, CUPS, Discovery House, Distress Centre/SORCE, Emma House, Enviros Wilderness School Association, Inn from the Cold, Kerby Centre, Salvation Army, The Alex, Wood's Homes, YW Calgary




Waiting Period: No,
Telephone
403-253-2059
Web Site
http://www.calgaryfoodbank.com
Email
info@calgaryfoodbank.com
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: No


Membership Fee: No


Documents Required

Professional referral is required. Food hampers are received by referral from the following partner organizations:

 

Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary, Accessible Housing Society, Aspen Family and Community Network Society, Brenda Strafford Centre, Calgary Alpha House Society, Calgary Dream Centre, Calgary John Howard Society, Calgary Seniors Resource Society, Canadian Mental Health Association, Children's Cottage Society, CUPS, Discovery House, Distress Centre/SORCE, Emma House, Enviros Wilderness School Association, Inn from the Cold, Kerby Centre, Salvation Army, The Alex, Wood's Homes, YW Calgary

Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: N/A -
Topic(s)
Agency Information
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Last Verified On
May 9, 2023
Location
Calgary
Hours of Operation
Mon
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Tue
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Wed
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Thu
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Fri
08:30 AM to 04:00 PM

Above are office administration hours. Partner agencies providing referrals have their own hours.