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.