Agency Spotlight
Interfaith Food Bank Society of Lethbridge
The Interfaith Food Bank is committed to recognizing the human dignity of those in need and providing food and access to services and resources generated from within our community. Their services include: distribution of monthly food hampers; daily food supplements and clothing vouchers; referrals to other community and/or government agencies; offering The Interfaith Chinook Country Kitchen to teach healthy eating on limited budgets; Interfaith Learning Garden as a source for fresh, healthy food for their cooking classes and the The Second Door Thrift Store that helps turn non-food items into funds that can be used for food and other program costs.
How the community can help:
At the Interfaith Food Bank, they look for volunteers who have a passion for community and recognize the privilege it is to serve those in need. Their community focus includes not only the
clients they serve, but also the volunteers who enable them to offer the services they do. They are always looking for volunteers to assist with Client Intake, The Second Door Thrift Store, Hamper Puller, Office Administration/ Receptionist/Data Entry, Warehouse, Interfaith Learning Garden, Repackaging/Bundling to name a few. For position descriptions and how to apply visit https://interfaithfoodbank.ca/volunteers/.
Target Hunger is the annual food drive done every June (June 13 this year), where volunteers collect donations from each household in town. For more information on Target Hunger and how to sign up, visit www.targethungerlethbridge.com.
For more information on any opportunities with the Interfaith Food Bank, you can call Echo at 403320-8779 or email: echo@interfaithfoodbank.ca.