Budget-Friendly Cooking & Simple Spanish for Seniors
Are you 55 or older? Come learn how to cook nutritious and delicious meals on a budget! Spice up your Mondays and pick up a fun new skill.
This program is proudly hosted by the Town of Banff in partnership with the Banff and Lake Louise Food Bank.
Starts Monday July 20th, and to register please email: fscc@banff.ca.
Banff Park Church
Do you know that Banff Church has been hosting Banff and lake Louise Food Bank Distributions for many years?
We are incredibly grateful for our wonderful partnership with the Banff Park Church! they have generously hosted the Banff Food Bank, providing a warm, welcoming space for our community. On top of that, their amazing team serves up a delicious warm meal every single week during our food distribution. Thank you for helping us keep Banff nourished and connected! Together, we are stronger.
Projects & Partnerships
At the Banff Food Bank, we believe that community health starts with our youngest members. That is why we are so proud of our latest initiative: delivering a fresh box of apples to Banff Elementary School every single week.
The Alpine Apple Project
Food security isn't just about meals at home; it’s about ensuring that every child has the fuel they need to learn, play, and grow. A piece of fresh fruit is more than just a snack—it is a boost of energy that helps a student focus on a math problem instead of a growling stomach
By bringing these apples directly into the school environment, we are:
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Removing Barriers: Every child has equal access to fresh produce, regardless of their circumstances at home.
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Encouraging Healthy Habits: Making fresh fruit a consistent, reliable part of the school week sets the foundation for a lifetime of wellness.
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Reducing Stigma: When a box of apples is available to everyone, it becomes a shared community resource rather than a "handout."