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Edmonton's Food Bank @yegfoodbank.bsky.social · 1h

TOMORROW! The Edmonton Oil Kings Third Annual Food Drive in support of Edmonton's Food Bank!

Fans are encouraged to bring a nonperishable food item to be used as a noisemaker during the game and then donate it to the Food Bank! Thank YOU! #yeg #edmonton

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Edmonton's Food Bank @yegfoodbank.bsky.social · 3h

We welcomed Grade 8 students from MAC Islamic School, through their Community Helpers program, for a recent volunteer shift. They rolled up their sleeves to sort food donated during the Edmonton Food Drive!

Thank YOU for helping feed our community! #yeg #edmonton #feedyeg #yegfoodbank

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Edmonton's Food Bank @yegfoodbank.bsky.social · 19h

A big thanks to West Side Mitsubishi for stopping by our warehouse to drop off a $4,700 cheque collected during their 𝘿𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙏𝙤 𝙀𝙣𝙙 𝙃𝙪𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧 campaign!

Thank YOU for your continued support and for fueling our mission to help feed our community! #yeg #edmonton #yegfoodbank #feedyeg

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Edmonton's Food Bank @yegfoodbank.bsky.social · 23h

ATB Financial The Grange location will be hosting a RECYCLING ROUNDUP on Thursday, October 23 with proceeds to Edmonton's Food Bank!

This is a great way to get rid of that clutter you've been putting off AND you're helping the Food Bank. Thank YOU! #yeg #edmonton #yegfoodbank #yegevents

Edmonton's Food Bank @yegfoodbank.bsky.social · 1d

Join us for this FREE virtual session with Dr. Robyne!

Dr Robyne's life story exemplifies her unwavering dedication of spreading resilience. She proves that it is not just a theory, but a transformative skill set. #yeg #edmonton #yegfoodbank #yegevents

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Edmonton's Food Bank @yegfoodbank.bsky.social · 1d

We welcomed our friends from Intact for a recent volunteer shift. They helped us pack hampers for Edmontonians in need.

We're grateful to Intact and the 800+ corporate groups who volunteer with us! Join our volunteer team today! Thank YOU! #yeg #edmonton #yegfoodbank

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Edmonton's Food Bank @yegfoodbank.bsky.social · 1d

Louie and Fill-Up need YOUR support at Monday's @EdmOilKings game!

Please bring pasta, mac & cheese, or any nonperishable food item to use as a noisemaker during the game and then donate it to Edmonton's Food Bank! Thank YOU! #yeg #edmonton #yegfoodbank

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Edmonton's Food Bank @yegfoodbank.bsky.social · 1d

THANK YOU FOR RAISING 134,174 KG AT THE 2025 EDMONTON FOOD DRIVE!

THANK YOU to the LDS Church for organizing and conducting this food drive and to Purolator, Matco Moving Solutions, Grimshaw Trucking, and Action Transportation Group for donating time and trucks. #yeg #edmonton

Edmonton's Food Bank @yegfoodbank.bsky.social · 2d

FINAL DAY TO DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT WITH EPCOR MATCHING!

EVERY DOLLAR YOU DONATE WILL HELP TWICE AS MUCH! Please donate before midnight! Thank YOU! #yeg #edmonton #yegfoodbank #feedyeg

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Edmonton's Food Bank @yegfoodbank.bsky.social · 2d

A big thanks to our ConagraBrands Canada friends for their recent donation of 12,651 kgs of nonperishable food! They sent popcorn and cans of whole tomatoes!

Thank YOU for making a difference and helping us feed those in need! #yeg #edmonton #yegfoodbank #feedyeg

Edmonton's Food Bank @yegfoodbank.bsky.social · 2d

TWO DAYS REMAIN TO DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT WITH EPCOR MATCHING!

Through Friday, EPCOR is powering up to match up to $25,000 in donations to help Edmonton's Food Bank!

DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT WITH EPCOR MATCHING! Please donate today! Thank YOU! #yeg #edmonton

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Edmonton's Food Bank @yegfoodbank.bsky.social · 3d

#TBT to our Harvest Luncheon from 2007! This set up was in our main warehouse and was situated where our sorting area now sits.

We still have openings for Harvest Luncheon 2025 on Thursday, October 23! Thank YOU! #yeg #edmonton #yegfoodbank #feedyeg

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Edmonton's Food Bank @yegfoodbank.bsky.social · 3d

THREE DAYS REMAIN TO DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT WITH EPCOR MATCHING!

Through Friday, @EPCOR is powering up to match up to $25,000 in donations to help Edmonton's Food Bank!

DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT WITH EPCOR MATCHING! Please donate today! Thank YOU! #yeg #edmonton #yegfoodbank

https://loom.ly/RNI9ykE

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Edmonton's Food Bank @yegfoodbank.bsky.social · 3d

TOMORROW! RBC will be hosting FRAUD AND CYBER FRAUD WORKSHOP in Beyond Food! This workshop is FREE to attend but registration is required. Our contact information is on the attached image. Thank YOU! #yeg #edmonton #yegfoodbank #feedyeg #yegevents

Edmonton's Food Bank @yegfoodbank.bsky.social · 3d

A BIG thanks to M3 Development Management for a recent volunteer shift, building "ones", which are hamper starter kits containing non-perishables.

These are topped with fresh produce, dairy, cereals, shelf-stable milk, pasta, sauces and bread! Thank YOU! #yeg #edmonton #feedyeg #yegfoodbank

Edmonton's Food Bank @yegfoodbank.bsky.social · 4d

Mental Illness Awareness Week is this week and the Calgary Counselling Centre is offering a free, anonymous online mental health check-in at https://www.areyoufeelingok.com. #yeg #edmonton #yegfoodbank #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters

Edmonton's Food Bank @yegfoodbank.bsky.social · 4d

A big thanks to Run for Edmonton and everyone who participated! We were thrilled to receive a cheque for $7,000!

Run for Edmonton is a national series of fundraising runs organised by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Elders Association, supporting local charities.

Thank YOU! #yegfoodbank #feedyeg #yegevents

Edmonton's Food Bank @yegfoodbank.bsky.social · 4d

Join us for this FREE virtual session with Dr. Robyne!

Dr Robyne's life story exemplifies her unwavering dedication of spreading resilience. She proves that it is not just a theory, but a transformative skill set. #yeg #edmonton #yegfoodbank #yegevents

https://loom.ly/33iFjJI

Edmonton's Food Bank @yegfoodbank.bsky.social · 4d

There's TWO food drives happening at different Save-on-Foods locations today and it's 15% OFF TUESDAY too!

We're on site 12:00 to 4:00 pm in MAGRATH and we'll be at The MEADOWS location until 6:00 pm! Thank YOU! #yeg #edmonton #yegfoodbank #feedyeg #yegevents

Edmonton's Food Bank @yegfoodbank.bsky.social · 4d

We were thrilled to welcome MLT Aikins into our warehouse! They worked hard sorting donations and building hampers.

MLT Aikins are committed to their communities, giving time and resources to support culture, health and well-being. Thank YOU! #yeg #edmonton #feedyeg #yegfoodbank

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Edmonton's Food Bank @yegfoodbank.bsky.social · 5d

DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT WITH EPCOR MATCHING!

This week, EPCOR is powering up to match up to $25,000 in donations to help Edmonton's Food Bank!

DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT THIS THANKSGIVING WITH EPCOR MATCHING! Please donate today! Thank YOU! #yeg #edmonton #yegfoodbank #feedyeg

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Edmonton's Food Bank @yegfoodbank.bsky.social · 5d

𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐞 & 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞: 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭. 𝐄𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭. 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐍𝐎𝐖!

Join us for a winter experience that feeds the soul and the community! #yeg #edmonton

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Edmonton's Food Bank @yegfoodbank.bsky.social · 5d

TOMORROW! Our friends at Save-On-Foods in Magrath are collecting donations for Edmonton's Food Bank from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm! IT'S ALSO 15% OFF TUESDAY!

Save-on-Foods Magrath location is at 14161 23 avenue NW. SEE YOU THERE! Thank YOU! #yeg #edmonton #yegfoodbank #feedyeg #yegevents

Edmonton's Food Bank @yegfoodbank.bsky.social · 5d

SUN-OKA FRUIT FARMS' APPLE FUNDRAISER! ORDER DEADLINE IS MIDNIGHT TONIGHT!

𝗔𝗠𝗕𝗥𝗢𝗦𝗜𝗔 - $20.95/10 𝗹𝗯 𝗯𝗼𝘅
𝗛𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗬𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗣 - $24.95/10 𝗹𝗯 𝗯𝗼𝘅

Pickup is October 18 and 19. Thank YOU! #yeg #edmonton #yegevents #sunokaapples

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Edmonton's Food Bank @yegfoodbank.bsky.social · 5d

A big THANK YOU to our friends from the Kinsmen Club of Edmonton! They stopped by the warehouse to present us with a $5,000 cheque!

This generous gift will support the new accessibility lift in our main warehouse. Thank YOU! #yeg #edmonton #yegfoodbank #feedyeg