Room of
Plenty
The Room of Plenty is a student foodbank designed to be a short term solution for students in need of assistance. The Room of Plenty is supported by NWP and surrounding Community.
I'm so strapped on $$. It's insane. Being a student is hard.
Hey! NWPSA has a student foodbank!
Whoa, really?
Yeah! You just have to go to their website to apply! Or head to their offices and they'll totally help!
Thank goodness! I'm going to apply now!
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ROOM OF PLENTY
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Room of Plenty
Community Resources
Salvation Army Foodbank
Services Offered Daily Bread – once a day, families may choose 5 items from what’s available that day Food Hampers – families may schedule a monthly appointment to receive a box of food Other supports – on a monthly basis, families may request school snacks, hygiene products, and baby-related items. Phone number: 780.532.3720 Address: 9615 102 St, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 2T8
Community Kitchen
Services Offered Provides 3 hot meals a day for anyone who comes to the kitchen. Breakfast 8:00 am to 9:00 am Lunch 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Dinner 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm Phone Number: 780.513.2242 Address: 10513 98 Avenue Grande Prairie, Alberta
Beaverlodge Food Bank
Services Offered Appointments through FCSS Offered Mondays 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Phone: 780.354.4057 Address: Box 506 Beaverlodge AB T0H 0C0
Northreach Helping Hands
Services Offered Food Hampers– provides families with essential groceries with a focus on fresh and frozen items. Holiday Hampers – supports families through the holiday seasons. Birthday Hampers – provides birthday essentials such as birthday cake, decorations and a small gift. Tools for School – provides essential supplies to youth and children for the start of the school year. Phone Number: 780.538.3388 Address: 9728 101 Ave, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 0X3
Grande Prairie Public Library
Services Offered Little Free Pantry - Located in the entrance of GPPL, the Little Free Pantry is filled with non-perishables, snack food and drinks, and hygiene items that are free for anyone to take. Library of Things – you can borrow household items such as kitchen utensils, appliances such as blenders and air fryers, and cooking tools. Phone Number: 780.532.3580 Address: 101 - 9839 103 Avenue Grande Prairie, AB T8V 6M7
Clairmont Community Church Bread-Plus Pantry
Services Offered Provides non-perishable food, frozen meats and other items. Check their website for access dates Phone: 780.567.4099 Email: clairmontchurch@gmail.com
Kikinaw Outreach
Services Offered Basic needs support – clothing, hygiene items, access to technology, phone support System navigation & advocacy – income support, community navigation, referrals, resource support Phone: 780.539.7514 Address: 10513 98 Avenue Grande Prairie, Alberta
Meals on Wheels
Services Offered Meals on Wheels is a program where volunteers deliver hot meals to individuals regardless of age Hot Meals: Delivery from 11am-1pm, Monday-Friday, excluding statutory holidays Frozen Meals: Orders are taken on a weekly basis then delivered once a week. Phone Number: 780.539.3901 Address: 10127 121 Ave, #101, Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 7V3
Wellington Resource Centre
Services Offered Foodbank - Wednesdays 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Call for an appointment. Provided in partnership with the Sexsmith and Area Foodbank. Christmas Hampers - Applications open in November of each year. A partnership with the Sexsmith and Area Foodbank. Phone: 780.567.2843 Address: 10407 97 Street , Clairmont, Alberta T8X 5E8
Fairview Foodbank
Services Offered Provides food hampers once a month Provides bread on a weekly basis A Christmas hamper in December that includes toys for kids if needed Hours of operation: Thursdays 1pm-4pm Phone: 780-835-2560 Address: 10308 110 Street Fairview, AB, T0H 1L0
Apps
Flipp is a free app and website that helps you find weekly deals, coupons, and flyers from stores near you. You can use it to make a shopping list, compare prices, and save money on groceries and other items.
Too Good To Go is a free app that lets you buy surprise bags of leftover food from restaurants, bakeries, and stores at a lower price.
SuperCook is a free website and app that helps you find recipes you can make using just the ingredients you already have at home. It’s an easy way to reduce food waste, avoid extra grocery trips, and get creative in the kitchen by inputting your pantry items and instantly discovering meal ideas.