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Re: Veterans Food Bank
by Gridlock Mon 02 Mar 2020, 4:38 pm
Veterans Association Food Bank Receives Boost From 100 Women Who Care
Published: Monday, 02 March 2020
Published: Monday, 02 March 2020
https://okotoksonline.com/local/veterans-association-food-bank-receives-boost-from-100-women-who-care
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Re: Veterans Food Bank
by Logan Sat 24 Oct 2020, 8:37 pm
New food bank for military veterans opens in Edmonton
CBC News ยท Posted: Oct 24, 2020
CBC News ยท Posted: Oct 24, 2020
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Re: Veterans Food Bank
by Lincoln Mon 09 Nov 2020, 9:05 pm
Veterans Food Bank receives substantial donation from North Hill Lions Club
Published Monday, November 9, 2020
Published Monday, November 9, 2020
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Re: Veterans Food Bank
by OutlawSoldier Mon 10 May 2021, 9:50 pm
Veterans Association Food Bank launches 2 Mothers Day fundraisers
Published Monday, May 10, 2021
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Re: Veterans Food Bank
by OutlawSoldier Tue 25 May 2021, 4:26 pm
Supporting Veterans
Find out how you can help support veterans in need with a great cause that’s looking for help
Tuesday, May. 25, 2021
Find out how you can help support veterans in need with a great cause that’s looking for help
Tuesday, May. 25, 2021
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Re: Veterans Food Bank
by Enforcer Fri 15 Oct 2021, 9:42 pm
Combat veteran brewing beer to help comrades
Published Oct. 15, 2021
Published Oct. 15, 2021
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Re: Veterans Food Bank
by Cooper Sat 23 Oct 2021, 9:36 pm
Calgary family's house of Halloween horrors helps benefit the food bank
Published Oct. 23, 2021
Published Oct. 23, 2021
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Re: Veterans Food Bank
by Firefox Sat 06 Nov 2021, 10:09 pm
Veterans Food Bank of Calgary receives some much-needed support
A group of volunteers were out doing some good work in support of Canada's veterans ahead of Remembrance Day next week.
Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021
A group of volunteers were out doing some good work in support of Canada's veterans ahead of Remembrance Day next week.
Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021
https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/veterans-food-bank-of-calgary-receives-some-much-needed-support-1.5655357
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Re: Veterans Food Bank
by Exodus Sat 18 Dec 2021, 4:12 pm
Calgary volunteers deliver more than 150 Christmas hampers to veterans in need
Published Dec. 18, 2021
Published Dec. 18, 2021
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Re: Veterans Food Bank
by Dragonforce Tue 01 Nov 2022, 8:02 pm
'The last thing they want to do is surrender their pets': Food drive supports Calgary veterans, and their animals
Published Nov. 1, 2022
Published Nov. 1, 2022
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Re: Veterans Food Bank
by OutlawSoldier Thu 10 Nov 2022, 4:30 pm
'A hand up': Calgary emergency program helps vets in dire straits
Published Nov. 10, 2022
Published Nov. 10, 2022
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Re: Veterans Food Bank
by Logan Sat 17 Dec 2022, 8:20 pm
Veterans Association Food Bank spreads holiday warmth on bitterly cold day
Published Dec. 17, 2022
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Re: Veterans Food Bank
by Riverway Fri 30 Dec 2022, 6:16 am
Donation drive for Veterans Food Bank of Calgary wraps up in Kensington; need persists
Bill Macfarlane Published Dec. 29, 2022
There are many reasons why veterans might come to need some assistance, sometimes by way of food and sometimes by way of support.
With five overseas deployments, including a year and a half in Afghanistan, Sheila Wile's husband's military career came with many sacrifices.
When it was time to leave the Canadian Forces, they also left their support network.
"The one thing that we noticed is the lack of helping out for mental health. We lacked that. There was nothing," Wile told CTV News.
She came to the Veterans Food Bank of Calgary for the first time last year.
"They invited me to come down and told me, 'We are here for you,' and I thought that is the most welcoming thing that I ever heard," Wile said.
"You're so used to having the military community to support you and then, all of a sudden, you're in the civilian world. It's a different ballgame."
More than a dozen Kensington businesses collected donations through December, adding up to a nice bump in food for the food bank's shelves.
"We have been doing this for a few years now. We always get a great response. This year, probably a little bit more than usual," said Annabel Tully, owner of Kismet.
"If someone has gone and fought for their country, it's sad that they even have to use a food bank."
The food bank still needs donations of fresh dairy, boxed mashed potatoes and grocery gift cards.
The organization offers food, financial support and therapy for veterans and first responders.
"If you're having a bad month and that's all you need, great. If it's longer, perfectly fine. We don't say 'no' to anyone who walks through our doors," said Allie Dodds with the Veterans Food Bank of Calgary.
"We do not judge. We are here to support. I understand there are people out there who think it's pride that's getting in the way. Please don't."
For more information on their programs and services, or to donate, visit theveteransfoodbankofcalgary.ca.
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Re: Veterans Food Bank
by Leopard Tue 06 Jun 2023, 8:06 pm
Edmonton Veterans Association asking for donations to food bank
By Emily Mertz Global News
Posted June 6, 2023
On the anniversary of D-Day, the Veterans Association in Edmonton and Calgary opened its doors to share how it’s helping military and RCMP veterans and appeal for community support.
The association helps more than 1,000 veterans with the Canadian Armed Forces and the RCMP through its Edmonton and Calgary locations.
It runs the Veterans Association Food Bank but also helps people fill out Veterans Affairs paperwork and access mental health support.
“As a veteran myself, with 20 years in the service and four tours overseas, I’ve been diagnosed with PTSD,” said Melanie Harris, spokesperson for the Veterans Association.
“To have a place for me to come and have purpose after service is very important…. It might be a simple hello, a cup of coffee, or even a food hamper for the day.”
Harris said veterans’ impulse to serve can make accessing the general food bank challenging.
“If they line up at the regular food bank, they’re going to look over and say, ‘That person needs it more than I do,’ and they’ll step out of line,” she said.
The Veterans Food Bank is run by other veterans.
“You can leave shame at the door and we’ll just help in your journey to healing,” Harris said.
After launching two years ago, in the midst of the pandemic, the group needs donations to meet the needs of veterans and their families, specifically non-perishable food, gift cards and monetary donations.
“Our next food hamper delivery is on the 17th of June and we don’t have enough food to feed our 155 families,” Harris said. “We need your support.”
Every Tuesday, dozens of Edmonton-based veterans gather for free coffee and fellowship. Second World War veteran Willie Atkins is one of them. He was a rifleman with the Regina Rifles and served with the Canadian Armed Forces between 1944 and 1947.
“This means the world to me,” the 97-year-old said of the association. “I think I’m one of the biggest donators here. I love this place. They’re doing a marvellous job.
“It’s important — mighty important. Anybody with an orange shirt works here — for nothing. It means a lot.”
On June 6, 1944, Allied troops, including 14,000 Canadians, landed or parachuted onto the beachfront code-named “Juno.” Canada lost 359 soldiers on that beach.
Atkins wasn’t part of Juno. He arrived in Europe on Nov. 17, 1944 but remembers D-Day well.
“The Germans were so powerful at that time, but Canadians were more powerful, that’s all.”
The Veterans Association of Edmonton is gearing up for its largest food drive ever, being hosted by the Edmonton Elks Football Club on opening night, June 11. Edmontonians are asked to bring a donation and drop it off at one of the four main entrances before the game or use the QR code to donate. Donations can also be dropped off at The Veterans Association in west Edmonton.
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Re: Veterans Food Bank
by Ravenson Thu 29 Jun 2023, 4:44 pm
Veterans Food Bank Association holds secret furniture sale
Stephen Hunt . Published June 29, 2023
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