How To Get A Hamper
If you need food we are here for you.
Alberta Health Services – Meals and Nutrition Advice
Here are links to two sets of videos produced by Alberta Health Services.
Budget Minded Meals provides advice on planning to eat well and save on groceries.
(~ 30 minutes)
Boosting Your Brain Health provides valuable nutrition advice.
(Several short videos)
How To Make A Hamper Request
Folks may request a hamper once every 6 weeks (42+ days). If it has not been a full 6 weeks you will need to wait until the following Tuesday. If you’re uncertain whether you qualify contact us by phone or email and we’ll let you know.
If our Tuesday hours are not workable, we will do our best to accommodate your schedule.
Hamper requests must be made in advance by phone or online and you will be given a hamper pick-up time.
Phone Requests
Our intake phone line (403-612-1291) is open Monday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Tuesday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Online Requests
You also have the option to submit your Hamper Request online – click the link below. Submissions can be done any day up to Tuesday at 12:00 PM.
What To Bring
We want to encourage you to bring recyclable bags or boxes to load your items.
Who Qualifies?
Residents of Diamond Valley, Longview, Priddis, Millarville and part of the MD can use Oilfields Food Bank. Please contact us through a phone call (403-612-1291) or submit a hamper request using the form on this page.
Are You A First Time User?
If you are a new user please bring a piece of photo I.D. and proof of your residence (e.g., utility bill). You may also be asked for proof of income, housing costs, I.D. for dependent children or information on other adults in the same residence. In some circumstances we may ask for additional proof of need.
How Often Can I Use The Food Bank?
You may request a hamper once every 6 weeks (42+ days).
If you require more assistance you will be referred to the Okotoks Family Resource Centre (OFRC). They will meet with you to ensure you are accessing all the programs available.
What Kind of Items Do We Provide?
We provide eggs, margarine, milk, yogurt, cheese, fresh produce, frozen meat and vegetables, bread and a variety of non-perishable food items.
We also include personal care & cleaning items and when it is available, pet food.
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Pet People
If you request pet food & we have it we’ll include it. But, if you are experiencing ongoing hardship providing food & other pet essentials to your animal family additional help is available the Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society (AARCS).
Calgary SPCA Pet Food
Calgary SPCA – 403-205-4455 – dial ‘0’