As another year draws to a close, it’s a time to reflect on what we’ve accomplished and to decide on our goals for next year. One of my goals is to do what I can to raise awareness of the good work our Northern Alberta food banks do and to encourage people to support them in whatever way they can.

Please donate to your local food bank today. Demand is high and supply is low. Let’s make it our goal to see that every family in Northern Alberta has a reason to celebrate during this joyous time of year. You will find the contact information for a food bank in your area listed below:

Good Samaritan Ministries Association
Box 972
Athabasca, AB  T9S 2A8
Donations: Monday and Wednesday 1:30 – 4:00 pm East on Hwy 55 and follow Good Samaritan Ministries signs

Boyle and Community Food & Clothing Bank
Box 551
Boyle, AB  T0A 0M0
Donations can be delivered Tuesday mornings to the Gateway Community Church at the corner of Hwys 831 and 663.

Fort McMurray Salvation Army Community Services Centre
9919 MacDonald Ave
Fort McMurray, AB  T9H 1S7
Donations can be delivered Monday to Saturday.

Fort McMurray Food Bank Association
370 MacAlpine Crescent
Fort McMurray, AB  T9H 4B1
Donations: Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

High Prairie & District Food Bank Society
Box 833
High Prairie, AB  T0G 1E0
Donations: Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Waskaysoo Community Food Bank
Box 2338
Lac La Biche, AB  T0A 2C0
Donations:  Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (Closed for lunch 12 – 1)

Slave Lake Native Friendship Centre
416 – 6th Ave NE
Slave Lake, AB  T0G 2A2
Donations: Monday – Thursday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm; Friday 8:30 am – 3:30 pm

Slave Lake Salvation Army Family Services
120 – 6 Ave SE
Slave Lake, AB  T0G 2A3
Donations: Monday – Friday 9:30 am – 5:30 pm; Saturday 9:30 am – 5:00 pm

My wish for all of you is a Merry Christmas and a time full of family and fun, and a happy and safe New Year. Please remember if you’re drinking, don’t drive. Arrange that ride home beforehand.