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'Tis the season! We're selling 50/50's at the CANASA Tournament next week - please stop by for a ticket. We're also partnering with Red Deer Dream Center & Bridges Community Living to host a tournament Sept 19. Interested in golfing or becoming a sponsor? Contact [email protected]

July is a rough month for us. Our donation levels drop to ONE THIRD of our average monthly levels. February is the second lowest, and it's 29% higher. And July's donations average 8% of what is contributed in December. Donating is easy. Just click canadahelps.org/en/dn/132684

We send out our RDFB Bulletin monthly. It gives a little peek into what's going on at the Food Bank, where we are doing well, & where we could use some support. We keep it short & sweet - less than 5 minutes to read. Don't miss it! Subscribe at reddeerfoodbank.com/bulletin

Westerner Days is next weekend, and CentreFest is the next...but there are more fun ways to come support us later in the season! CARnivore is back August 30 and September is more golf and our popular Operation Food Lift! Mark 'em on your calendar before going back outside!

Shout out to EPSS for stopping last week with food and cash donations to help us get through the summer. We appreciate fellow organizations in the non-profit and service sectors -- the unwavering support we have for one another is an illustration of how community comes together.

John is back from holidays, and our tax clinics are open again. You can find him in the office between 11 am and 3 pm Monday to Friday. Bring your information in and he will help you get caught up on your filing.

This morning I am at the #TwistedSteel and #Hashbrowns pancake breakfast this morning 8-10 am across from the westerner. Don’t forget to bring a donation for the Red Deer Food Bank

Staff and volunteers were delighted when our city's Mayor stopped by to say hello and lend his support at the Twisted Steel pancake breakfast this morning!

St. John Ambulance came in last week with a donation and bright beautiful smiles that made our day! Thank you for your contribution to feeding hungry families in Red Deer this summer.

We have a GROWING partnership in the works with Olds College and Red Deer Polytechnic to expand hydroponic operations and efficiencies, in order to provide more food security in central Alberta. Right now, Olds College is sending 200 heads of lettuce out every two weeks!

Our "Christmas in July" theme is NOT picking up steam. We're running low on many items so w're doing call-outs for items this week. Pick up some extra on your next grocery run, or check your pantry. Today, mac'n'cheese dinners are the ask... if you can spare it, share it.

Christmas in July = hearty meals for the hungry. Some suggestions for canned dinners you can donate this week to help feed hungry friends and neighbours: 🍜Chunky soups 🍲Stews & chilis 🍝Ravioli & "Beefaroni" Drop a few cans in our donation bins at any major grocery store.

.Red Deer Food Bank receives #potato #boxes made by #buildingskillsfortomorrow — Red Deer Polytechnic #Campers #FoodForest youtube.com/watch?v=g2aCrR…

Meals have a great base with pasta or rice as a start. Stick-to-the-ribs dishes fill up empty bellies. Some families in Red Deer can't wait for Christmas in December to get good meals. We need some of that spirit in July. Pick up a package or two & donate them right at check-out.

We are "wiped out" of diapers and cleaning supplies. Do you have littles who have outgrown a size? Don't wait for Christmas - babes need them in July. Please donate clean diapers & upopened wipes -- and other baby/toddler products -- at our warehouse: 7429 - 49 Avenue, Bay 10.

Do you have garden product harvested yet? We have very little produce for our hampers right now -- cherry tomatoes, lettuce and microgreens are not enough to fill a plate. Rhubarb, beets, carrots - if you have some ready now, we'd gladly receive an early "Christmas" harvest gift.

Produce is one food item that is pretty easy to spot when it's no longer good. Still, it's valuable to know that depending on the product, it could be good for up to a week even outside the refrigerator. Except avocados... they're tricky little pears.

We will be closed for the August long weekend, Saturday August 2 through Monday August 4. We will be open at 9 am Tuesday morning August 5. Enjoy the weekend!

Fruit & vegetable juices shouldn't be left out for more than a couple hours once opened. In the fridge, they can last up to 10 days. Frozen & unopened bottled or boxed juices could also last 6 - 12 months, making it something that can be stored long term. #bestbefore #foodstorage

Fresh baking should last up to a week outside the fridge, double that when kept in the fridge. High humidity will decrease that time so pop baked goods in the freezer if you're not going to eat them right away and extend their life up to 3 months. #bestbefore #baking