Calgary Food Bank City Wide Food Drive – September 19th
Have a bountiful harvest, bring to the warehouse to be stored the proper temperature and add to hampers right away! When donating your produce please do not wash it. The dirt helps to keep it fresh for longer. Please drop-off your unwashed produce in a container (bag, box, bin) that you ideally don’t need back. 5000 11 Street SE (Loading Dock, Door 7) learn more here.
The Tax Side of Giving in Alberta
First $200 combined Alberta + Federal Tax Credits are 74%.
Give $100 and you’ll get $75 back at tax time, 50% after $200.
With the Food Bank buying $3.06 in food for every $1 donated, your cash donation and go a long way, and even further with a corporate match. With the match $1 donated buys almost $24 in food!
| Leverage | Comment | Donation | Tax Credit | Net Cost | Food |
| $1 to $3.06 | initial donation | $100 | $0 | $100 | $306 |
| $1 to $11.77 | Almost 12x, tax impact 1st $200 | $100 | $74 | $26 | $306 |
| $1 to $23.54 | Close to 24x with a Corporate Match | $200 | $74 | $26 | $612 |
Tremendous need in Calgary, our minimum wage is unchanged since 2018, July 2026 CPI increases since 2018 Food +41%, Shelter +35%, Transportation +43%, Energy +39%.
Know someone struggling? Make sure they’re aware of the many resources to help. Calgary Food Bank is a great community resource. 211 Helps with more than just food. Did you know the City of Calgary has a Food Map? Make sure they’re aware of 988 Canada’s Suicide Crisis Support Number. Beside the month of many Food Drives across Canada, September is also National Suicide Awareness Month.
Full Document: Calgary Food Bank City Wide Food Drive Sept 19.docx