Events

Mayor's Food Drive

Every December, businesses, students and communities come together to help feed YYC. The 2018 campaign resulted in record generosity from the Calgary community, raising over $1.1 Million, thank you!

Mayor’s Food Drive

Joining together for a hunger free Christmas

During the month of December, businesses, students and communities come together with Mayor Naheed Nenshi to support the Calgary Food Bank. The Mayor’s Food Drive collects important food and funds for families and individuals in need during the holidays and into the New Year.

The 2018 campaign raised a total of $1,132,979 in food and funds. “The generosity of our city is just amazing,” said Mayor Nenshi. “Even as our economy continues to challenge many, so many more Calgarians are helping their neighbours.”

The donations ensure that we can keep pace with the need and Feed YYC. This past year, more than 180,000 lives were affected for a continued high demand of 88,900 hampers. Calgary Food Bank CEO James McAra said, “The need for emergency food continues at unprecedented levels and we do not expect it to ease any time soon. Calgarians are still struggling and thanks to the Mayor and our City, we will continue to ensure that no one goes hungry.”

Mayor Naheed Nenshi & Calgary Food Bank CEO James McAra

““The generosity of our city is just amazing. Even as our economy continues to challenge many, so many more Calgarians are helping their neighbours.”

Mayor Naheed Nenshi

Did you know?

2018 Fast Facts

Participating Locations

Partner organizations

dollars raised in food and funds

Participating Schools

A word from our partner

Sobeys/Safeway

“Sobeys, Safeway and IGA are very proud to partner with the Calgary Food Bank 365 days of the year. During these difficult economic times, our stores continue to look for ways to help those seeking support. We are inspired by the generosity of our customers and leaders in the community such as Mayor Naheed Nenshi. Together, we can help more neighbours struggling to make ends meet access wholesome food today and into the winter months.”

Renee Hopfner
Director Community Investment, Sobeys Inc

CANstruction® Junior

One CAN make a difference

A CANstruction® Junior competition is part of the Mayor’s Food Drive festivities. CANstruction® Junior offers students the fun challenge of building something creative from the food they have collected during their food drive. The Calgary Board of Education and the Calgary Separate School District both came on board. A huge thank you to all the schools for participating and building creative structures. This year’s theme was… Dr Suess!

And the winners are: