Special Events Support
If you have any questions about these events, please contact our Resource Development Team at 425–2133.
May / June Events
Plant A Row Grow A Row
Grow an extra row for Edmtonon’s Food Bank through the summer & fall months. Please see Plant A Row Grow A Row for more information.
Canstruction Edmonton
May 7–23, 2009
Come see giant scuptures made of canned food being displayed at Southgate Centre (1100–51 Avenue) daily. The event benefits Edmonton’s Food Bank and the St. Albert Food Bank. For more information, please visit Canstruction for more details or Canstruction Edmonton.
Mayor Mandell & Canada Safeway presents: The Cans Festival
Join Mayor Mandell during his annual Mayor’s Food Drive in support of Edmonton’s Food Bank on TBA between 3:00pm and 6:00pm at the (To be confirmed).
Gallaghers Pub Neighbourhood Barbecue
Join the fun held at Gallaghers Pub, 11434 Groat Rd, on May 18, 2008 beginning at 5:00pm and running until 7:00pm. Hotdogs and hamburgers are free to those who bring in a donation of a non perishable food item or, for those who do not wish to donate food, the cost will be $2 (tentatively) with all proceeds going to the food bank.
National Hunger Awareness Day
Thursday, June 5, 2008
There is Hunger in Canada: Hunger in Canada is distinct from the more widely-held perception of hunger typified within developing nations. We must conscientiously make this distinction without belittling the situation internationally but merely differentiating the nature of the problem domestically and internationally. Hunger in Canada exists because structural factors, such as poverty and lack of affordable housing perpetuate it. There is a link between domestic hunger and other social issues that resonate in our society. For example, education, health care, health, child care, gender equality and the list goes on.
You Can Make A Difference: Hunger in Canada can be alleviated. Everyone can play a part in reducing hunger. People can volunteer at their local food bank, donate food and funds, approach their local representatives, join local National Hunger Awareness Day activities and events, and spread the word in their workplaces, faith groups and schools.
Horizon Lights Presents
Join Horizon Lights on Saturday, June 7, 2008 at the Northmount Hall (9208–140 Avenue, Edmonton) to enjoy Sex With The City, Pefect Blue, Angels Farewell, Bronzeleaf, Adorable Apathy, and Audeogram. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. For more information, please contact Dustin at horizon_lights@hotmail.com or visit their space.
Food and U Day
Did you ever wonder why there is a “Farm” in the middle of Edmonton and wonder what exactly goes on there? If so, celebrate the 100th birthday of the University of Alberta at the “Farm” (Edmonton Research Station: 115 Street & 61 Avenue) on Saturday, June 14, 2008 between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Admission is free, but a non-perishable food donation for the Food Bank is appreciated. For more information, please contact Dr. Linda Hall at 492–3281.
Edmonton’s Festival of Beer
June 13 & 14, 2008 at Fort Edmonton Park. Please visit the official Edmonton’s Beer Festival website for more information.
Reatly Executives 2008 Golf for Food Tournament
Eighteen holes to raise funds for the Food Bank never sounded so good. Come out with a team on Friday, June 20, 2008 8:00 a.m. shot gun start. Show us your strokes at the River Ridge Golf and Country Club (18251 – 9th Ave. N. W., Edmonton) and support the Food Bank. Sponsorships available. For more information please click on the links below or feel free to contact Crystal Hanson, Tournament Coordinator at (780) 231–9401 or cdhanson@shaw.ca.
Realty Executives Golf Tournament Registration Form
Sponsor Registration Form
Mike Sr. Memorial Golf Tournament
Join volunteers, staff, and agencies in a day on the golf course on Saturday, June 21, 2008. In memory of Mike (Bencz) Sr., a dedicated volunteer and friend of Edmonton’s Food Bank. Feel free download the Poster to help us advertise.