Calgary Food Bank May Events

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - April 28, 2014) - Calgary Food Bank -

Empty Bowl Benefit Auction

Monday, May 5 to Thursday, May 15

Bid on uniquely painted bowls from local sports, media and celebrity personalities. Funds raised support the Calgary Food Bank's JP Morgan Food Link program that provides food and supplies to 110+ agencies so that they may focus on their services rather than sourcing food.

Calgary Reads Book Sale Drop Offs

Until May 9

Monday to Thursday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Calgary Food Bank Warehouse Door 3 - 5000 11 Street SE

The Calgary Food Bank is a drop-off location this year for the Calgary Reads Book Sale; bring your gently used books and DVDs to support early literacy!

Hunger Awareness Week

Monday, May 5 to Friday, May 9

Hunger Awareness week is a national initiative with the goal of raising awareness of the solvable problem of hunger in Canada. Become informed and learn how you can make a difference!

Bare Bottoms Diaper Drive

Saturday May 10 & Sunday May 11

Calgary Zoo - 1300 Zoo Road NE (North Entrance near Penguin Plunge)

Bring a package of diapers (either new or opened) or a cash donation to the Food Bank and receive a 2 for 1 admission voucher for your next visit to the zoo.

Western's Hunger Week - Build Day

Wednesday, May 14

9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Western Canada High School - 641 17 Avenue SW

Teams of students from Western Canada High School will be building structures out of non-perishables outside of the school. Judging will take place at noon!

Taste the Market

Friday, May 23

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Calgary Farmers' Market - 510 77th Avenue SE

The Farmers' Market is kicking off spring with live music, drinks, bite-sized eats, and night market shopping! Alumni from the Start from Scratch program will pair up with local chefs to create appetizers, the proceeds from which will go to the Calgary Food Bank! Purchase tickets here.

AMA Shredding Events

Saturday, May 24

9:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Sir Winston Churchill High School - 5220 Northland Drive NW

Protect your confidential information for the price of a donation to the Food Bank! Come down to have your documents securely shredded and to learn more about crime prevention.

Canadian Celiac Association National Conference

Friday, May 30 - Sunday June 1

Telus Convention Centre Hall C - 120 9 Avenue SE

May is Celiac Awareness Month, and the Calgary Food Bank will have a booth at the Celiac Association's conference. Volunteers will be on hand to accept cash and food donations, as well as to share information about the Food Bank's Celiac program.

Broxburn Vegetables Stand

Every Sunday

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Crossroads Market - 1235 26 Avenue SE

Calgary Food Bank volunteers will be working at the Broxburn Vegetables stand in Crossroads Market every Sunday until Christmas! All proceeds and leftover produce will go to the Calgary Food Bank.

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