Food Hampers

Guiding Light Women Empowerment Society, The


Description
Offers hampers with essential food items and necessities addressing the nutritional needs as well as cultural preferences of the recipients.

Service provides:

  • hampers with essential food items and necessities

Includes:

  • a variety of fresh produce
  • pantry staples
  • protein sources
  • other non-perishable items
  • toiletries, other personal care items, baby formula, pet food, spices, and supplements, depending on availability

Accepts donations such as:

  • monetary donations
  • non-perishable food items
  • produce
  • frozen food
  • baked goods
  • menstrual products
  • baby food
  • toys
  • and other donations

Pick-up of donations can be arranged.


Affiliation: Second Harvest
Key Provider: volunteers
Eligibility
Yes, Service targeted to:
  • 16 years and older
Including:
  • families with low income
  • seniors
  • single parents
  • newcomers
  • individuals experiencing homelessness
  • and others facing food scarcity
Application Process
Service Access: See below, To access biweekly community food hampers:
  • visit website or Facebook for registration link (limited spots available)
  • find upcoming dates and times on Facebook
  • visit website for more information
To access newcomer food hampers: Professional referral also accepted in some cases. Contact for more information.
Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: Yes,

There is a waiting list for the newcomer food hamper program.


Toll Free
1-866-810-7234
Telephone
587-756-2681
Web Site
https://tglwes.com
Email
info@tglwes.com
Languages
English
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: No


Membership Fee: No


Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: Yes - Includes:
  • wheelchair accessible washrooms
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Agency Information
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Last Verified On
May 13, 2024
Address
4777 93 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB, T6B 2T6
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Hours of Operation

Community food hampers are given out every other Saturday, and registration opens on the Thursday before the Saturday event. Newcomer food hamper hours vary.