Empowering the Wood Buffalo Community, one meal at a time
Join our NEW HUNGER HEROS PROGRAM. The WBFB fed more than 15,000 people in our community in 2021/22. But hunger doesn’t have to be on their menu. Help families get back on their feet. We’re here to help!
Wood Buffalo Food Bank – Fort McMurray
Since 1983, the Wood Buffalo Food Bank (WBFB) has been on the front line of the community’s efforts to deal with the consequences of hunger. On average we serve 600 hampers per month to Fort McMurray and surrounding communities. We serve the entire region of Wood Buffalo including; the city of Fort McMurray, Fort McKay, Fort McMurray First Nation 468, Anzac, Janvier, Conklin and Fort Chipewyan.
Our Community Impact
7000+
Hampers Distributed
43,0000+
Pounds of Food Distributed
13,000+
People Fed
$1,100,000+
Dollar Value of Food Distributed
591%
Percentage Increase in usage 2010-2020
~$400
Cost to feed a small family
(3 to 4 people)
*Stats summary from 2021/22 Annual Report
Upcoming Event
RIBFEST JUNE 21-23 & EMPTY BOWLS FESTIVAL AUG 30-SEPT 2
We are delighted to share that we will be extending our partnership with Wood Buffalo Ribfest. As part of RibFest, the Wood Buffalo Food Bank Association will be present at Snye Point Park from June 21 to June 23, collecting donations.
And we will be bringing Empty Bowls Festival back, look out for updates about some exciting news!
Making a difference in our community
MISSION: PROVIDING WOOD BUFFALO WITH EDUCATION AND TOOLS TO ACCESS SAFE AND NUTRITIOUS FOOD.
We rely on your donations and support!
We are completely community funded, and could not operate without food and monetary donations that keep our shelves full and clients fed.
Food donations can be dropped off at any grocery store bin. Thank you for your support!
We couldn’t do what we do without the help of our volunteers!
You are the bulk of our manpower.
We rely on helping hands daily in our warehouse to stock shelves, pack hampers and sort through donations. We also need help with events such as our annual food drives and fundraisers, which would not be possible without extra hands.
Tough times can fall on anyone. Don’t hesitate to reach out today!
We just recently moved into our brand new downtown location and have returned to regular monthly appointments. Check out our Contact Us page to see where we are now located.
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