Oilfields Food Bank

Serving Diamond Valley, Longview, Millarville, Priddis & surrounding area

Caring Sharing Community

Oilfields Food Bank

Serving Diamond Valley, Longview, Millarville, Priddis & surrounding area.

Caring Sharing Community

Oilfields Food Bank

Serving Diamond Valley, Longview, Millarville, Priddis & surrounding area.

Caring Sharing Community

OFB News Updates

New Sponsor – Whitecap Resources

Whitecap Resources Inc. of Calgary, a new corporate sponsor, donated $2,500 through their “donation match” program.

We thank you for strengthening our food bank community.

Generous Donation From Foothills County

Foothills County (council & staff) launched their own fundraising campaign & we received a generous donation of $1500…how awesome!

Thank you!.

Al Azar Shriners Helping Out

Al Azar Shriners (Oriental Band) out of Calgary raised $1000 to donate to our local folks in need.

Your donation is meaningful & will fuel our mission.

Knights of Columbus Donation

The Diamond Valley chapter of the Knights of Columbus donated $1000 in support of our mission at the food bank.

They are dedicated long-time supporters of the community. We are grateful.

Gerry Brunn Christmas Dinner

Local resident Gerry Brunn, his family & friends volunteer each December & put on a free Christmas dinner for those in the community who are in need.

They did the same again & as well as providing food & fellowship they donated $1151 to the food bank.

True caring in action! Thank you.

Fortis Donates to Alberta Foodbanks

Fortis made a donation to Food Banks Alberta and we were grateful to receive $1710.00

Who isn’t feeling the economic pinch these days? We know this will help keep our shelves full for those in need.

Thank you.

Lots of Smile Cookies!

Did you enjoy a Smile Cookie from our local Tim Hortons?

You’ll be excited to know we received a donation of $1472.95 from all of you who satisfied your sweet tooth!

Thank you Tims!

High Country Minor Hockey Association Donation

The amazing & generous High Country Minor Hockey Assoc. donated a stunning $1,785 this year.

Team work makes the dream work!

Thank you.

Thanks DQ

Thank you to the Dairy Queen in Diamond Valley for thinking of those in the community who could use help with food.

We appreciate your $500 donation.

Thank You!

We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the generosity & strong community support we’ve received.

It’s important to say THANK YOU to our donors. Some of you we can name; others want to remain anonymous.

In each instance you give freely & from the goodness of your heart. And you all share the same traits: kindness, caring & sharing.

We are deeply moved.

Foothills Shrine Club Support

Thank you Foothills Shrine Club for your generosity & for choosing to support our food bank.
Your $1500 will stock our shelves with some much needed items.

Photo above – George Garbutt, Secretary, Foothills Shrine Club presents Carol Williams with a cheque for $1500.

Span West Building Corporation Donation

Span West Building Corp. wanted to make the season brighter for everyone & donated $2500 to support those in need of food support. Thank you!

Marshall’s Country Store

Amber Marshall of Marshall’s Country Store in Diamond Valley knows the meaning of community & donated $2500 to help anyone who needs help during these tough times.

Your kindness strengthens us all.

Ladies’ Auxiliary – Royal Canadian Legion In Turner Valley

We’re sending out a HUGE thank you to the Ladies’ Auxiliary at the Royal Canadian Legion In Turner Valley for their donation of $1650 which will go a long way to feeding folks in this area.

Diamond Valley Chiropractic Donation

Diamond Valley Chiropractic helped us out again this year & donated $120.

We are very appreciative.

Millarville Ladies’ Senior Guild

The Millarville Ladies’ Senior Guild took time to stop & reflect during this busy time of year & donated $300 to help support our mission.

Thank you so much.

Turner Valley School Donation

THANK YOU to the Grade 4 students from Turner Valley School & teacher Bob Ellis for visiting us on Dec 17th. Their tradition is to visit during the lead-up to Christmas Hampers & lighten our spirits with their Christmas Carols. This year they donated $315.

We would never make it to the finish line without their encouragement!

Flying Needles Quilting Guild from Millarville

Flying Needles Quilt Guild Support

The Flying Needles Quilt Guild from Millarville stopped by with food donations & a lot of diapers (one of our most needed items).

Your support means so much to us.

Kids Connection Daycare Helps Out

Charlotte & the families of Kids Connection Daycare in Turner Valley asked us what we needed & kicked it into high gear & delivered a load of those items.

We are beyond grateful for their kindness.

Predetor Oilfield Services Employee Donation

Thank you to Predetor Oilfield Services (Ranahan Resources) employees for their donation of $250.00,
warm blankets & 90kgs of food.

We are blown away by your kindness.

Priddis Greens Community Association Food Donation

Priddis Greens Community Association surprised us with another donation of food collected at their Christmas event.

We are deeply grateful that they have our backs.

Kids Only Shoppe at the Millarville Christmas Market

We had a visit from Mrs. Claus (a.k.a. Patty Webb) this week & received a generous donation of $1800 collected through the Kids Only Shoppe at the Millarville Christmas Market.
We are honoured you chose us to be a recipient of your generosity & community commitment.

Foothills Family Medical Centre Donation

Thank you to the physicians of the Foothills Family Medical Centre for their $1000 donation in lieu of Christmas gift giving this year…we are humbled you chose us!

Thanks Eastern Slopes Veterinary Services

Our sincere thanks to Eastern Slopes Veterinary Services & their patrons for the donation of food & cash collected at the Light Up Diamond Valley event.
What a caring, sharing community we have!

Donation From Foothills Energy Co-op

More good news! Foothills Energy Co-op generously donated $2500. What a lifesaver.
We appreciate your continued support.

Foothills Lions Donation

Foothills Lions Club representative Vance Lucas presented us with a cheque for $2000.
Your support means more than you know. We joyfully accept!

Bow Valley Charity Classic

The group at the Bow Valley Charity Classic was thinking of those in need when they sent us $1000.
You are the best – thank you!

Big Thanks to Plains Midstream

Plains Midstream has been a long-time supporter & community friend.
Thank you for your $1800 donation, we are so appreciative.

Canadian Natural Resources Limited Supports OFB

Canadian Natural Resources Limited recognizes how difficult it is for working families who struggle to
make ends meet & need the support of a food bank.

Bravo! And thank you.

Diamond Valley Auto Pro Helping Out

Jordan Jaworenko of Diamond Valley Auto Pro is all about community & making the world a better
place. Thank you for your donation of $500.

People like you strengthen the lives of those around them.

Diamond Valley Candy Cane Stop

The 3rd Annual Candy Cane Stop was held last week by our Public Safety Team.

Were you stopped? If so, know that through their efforts we received a donation of food & also cash amounting to $2,526.05.

We are very moved by this gesture – thank you all!

Thanks to Foothills Salvage Centre

Foothills Salvage Centre distributes proceeds to several area charities & we received $3000.
We applaud their commitment to making the community better for all. You are a blessing.

Pet Valu

PET VALU has come through for us in a big way. We don’t buy pet food & can only include it when it’s donated.

They donated 1,800 kgs of pet food this year & provided peace of mind for many pet owners during the current economic crisis.

MzBehavin’ House Concert

On Dec 8th local singing group MzBehavin’ held a house concert & asked guests to bring food donations.
They donated 92.5 kg of food and $345.

Thank you to Suzi Kissick, Anne Stewart-Smith, Belinda Lowe-Carlson and Pat Reader-Downey.
This is such a sharing, caring community!

2024 Firefighters Food Drive – Thank you!

A big thank you to the firefighters, volunteers and everyone who donated and reached out to feed friends, neighbours and folks they don’t even know who are struggling to put food on the table.

Here is a picture from Tuesday evening’s food round up!

Our final tally:

Monies collected: $8,811.95

6,541.50 kgs of food with an inventory value of $35,978.25

Spicers Apothecary / Pharmasave Community Donation

Our local Pharmasave continually accepts donations for the Food Bank and has recently presented a collection of $5,000 to the Food Bank. The collection is from the community. This is a way for individuals to remain anonymous and assists those who don’t like to donate electronically.

The cheque was presented to OFB’s Carol Williams and Karen Milne by Maegan Seaman – Front Store Manager & Julie Brunet – Supervisor & Home Care Technician!

Thanks to our community and thanks to Spicer’s Apothecary/Pharmasave.

Want to help feed your neighbours?

Food donations can be dropped off every Tuesday from 11-3pm.

Cash donations may be made online at
oilfieldsfoodbank.com or drop by on a Tuesday from 11-3 or pop a cheque in the mail to:
Oilfields Food Bank,
Box 1318,
Diamond Valley, AB T0L 2A0