Rimbey Food Bank

 Rimbey Food Bank 

​Food hampers are provided when a need has been established and individuals meet eligibility criteria.   ​

Food bank is staffed by volunteers,  they are not permitted to transport either food hampers or clients in their vehicles.   ​

As our volunteers are valuable to us we ask that you respect the time  they are dedicating to our community by being on time to pick up your  hamper.  ​

 ​Food Bank donations of either food or monetary contributions can be  brought to the FCSS office located in the Provincial Building during  office hours.  You may be eligible for a tax receipt.  

 All clients are required to apply by phone or in person to the FCSS office.
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Food hampers are provided when a need has been established and individuals meet eligibility criteria.  
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Clients’ identity and application information is confidential.
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​All applicants must volunteer information regarding income, expenses,  dependants, relevant contact information including an emergency contact  and Government issue identification.  
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Identification must also be produced at the time of pick-up of hamper.  

 The people who visit food banks come from all backgrounds.

They include families with children, employed people whose low wages do  not cover basic living essentials, individuals on social assistance, and  Canadians living on a fixed income, including seniors and people with  disabilities.

​ Each month, over 850,000 people turn to food banks for help; more than one third are children and youth.   .