Alberta Food Banks in Crisis | Calgary News

Alberta’s food banks are in crisis, facing an unprecedented shortage as demand surges—nearly 90% of 2025’s food was distributed in just six months, with August alone up 32.8% year-over-year. Edmonton’s Food Bank alone serves over 43,000 people monthly, now dipping into reserves and spending an extra $2 million due to inflation. Most recipients are working families struggling to choose between rent and groceries. With the holiday season looming, urgent donations are needed—or thousands more will go without. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ea230771b7d380b1