Most Needed
Our Most Needed List highlights the items that make the biggest difference for individuals and families accessing our programs.
These are the foods and essentials items we run low on or need to purchase, including pantry staples, protein-rich items, and easy-to-prepare meals.
Donations of these high-need items help us respond quickly to community needs and ensure food hampers are balanced, nutritious, and ready to support those facing food insecurity.
MOST NEEDED
Non-perishables
Beans & legumes
Boxed Cereal (cold & hot)
Canned tomatoes & pasta sauce
Canned fruit & vegetables
Condiments
Dry pasta
Meat, canned
Milk, shelf stable
Pancake mix
Peanut butter & jam
Rice
Side dishes or meal kits
Soup, dried large packages
Soup, single serve cups
Syrup
School Programs
Juice Boxes 250 ml (No Sugar added)
Pasta, microwavable
Peanut-free, non-dipped granola bars
Spreadable cheese & cracker packs
Tuna & crackers packs
Hummus & crackers packs
Other
Bathroom tissue
Facial tissue
Menstrual products
Laundry detergent
Basics for Babies
Formula
Diapers
Pull-ups
Baby food
Items We Cannot Use
Dented or un-labelled cans
Broken and open packages
Homemade food
Expired items
Ways to Donate Food
Drop off your non-perishable food in the donation bins at Blackfalds IGA, Blackfalds Save On Foods.
Drop off non-perishable or fresh donations directly to the Beyond Food Community Hub by calling 403.600.1768 to arrange a drop-off date and time.
Want to hold a food drive? Fill out the Host a Fundraising Event form and register your food drive.
