by Nicole B.
This August the Deer Run Community Centre recognized that the Community Food Bank had been running for a whole year!
Since last year, a group of community members and volunteers have been getting together and running a community food bank every Sunday at the Deer Run Community Centre. It started as an idea between community member Andy and the Deer Run centre manager at the Deer Run Stampede Breakfast. After that, each Sunday, volunteers would come into the centre to set up the gym with tables for conversation and food ready for distribution.
The Community Food Banks have been able to feed over 30 families each Sunday! The Deer Run Community Association and board members are so thankful for such dedicated organizers, Andy, Lorraine, and their weekly volunteers. By running a Community Food Bank, they are providing a space for people to connect with each of their neighbours each Sunday. Additionally, the Community Food Bank has become a city-wide food distribution point for people in need of food. It has become a staple in the Deer Run Community and a resource used by many across the city.
The Deer Run Community Association is very appreciative that our community members have supported the community through food donation, distribution, and creating a space for people to gather every Sunday.
The Community Food Bank
The Community Food Bank runs every Sunday at the Deer Run Community Centre from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. Every Sunday community volunteers distribute groceries to anyone who needs them. The food that’s distributed is collected and recycled from grocery stores, preventing unneeded food waste. There are no requirements to use the service, and families and children are warmly welcomed. To keep up to date with the Community Food Bank schedule, visit the Deer Run Community Association Facebook page or https://www.deerruncalgary.com/community-food-bank.
• Every Sunday
• Deer Run Community Centre
• 2223 146 Ave SE
• Doors open at 11:00 am
• Distribution starts at 12:00 pm
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