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Food Security

The current cost of living has impacted food security for many. Alberta has the highest rate of food insecurity in Canada (1). It can be incredibly challenging to figure out where to cut back and how to stay on budget when you are barely scraping by. This month we feature some local organizations who work tirelessly to feed our communities.

Medicine Hat is home to the Root Cellar Food and Wellness Hub, “a central location for all levels of society to connect, access resources, and participate in the greater community” (1). You can request a hamper that has a variety of items or attend their in house “grocery store” for a free shop. Some items vary based on availability but always include pantry, fridge and freezer options. Items for special diets are available as well. Additional programs include the community kitchen (12 week cooking program), brown bagged lunch (school program), community garden and the helping hamper for pregnant or breastfeeding women.

There is an intake process: you can make an appointment by phoning 403-528-4566 or emailing intake@mhfoodbank.com. Visit their website for more information at https://www.mhfoodbank.com/food-first

Food hampers are also available at the Fifth Avenue Memorial Church – call 403-526-2237 to book an appointment.

In Brooks, the Brooks Food Bank Foundation offers food hampers and other food security programs. Please phone 403-793-2535 to book an appointment. Visit their website for more information: https://brooksfoodbank.ca

There are various hot meal and lunch programs in Medicine Hat:

  • The Mustard Seed Community Centre serves a free breakfast Monday – Friday from 8-10 am and lunch from 11:30-1 pm. Their address is 503A Allowance Avenue SE.
  • The Salvation Army Resource Centre serves a supper Mon-Fri at 5 pm. The address is 476- 4 Street SE (use the back-alley entrance).
  • St Barnabas Church serves a meal every Saturday at 2 pm at 635-4 Street SE (use Gymnasium at the back entrance).

Knowing there are places in our community to turn to in times of need can make all the difference.

Sources

  1. Root Cellar Food & Wellness Hub. (2018). Who We Are. https://www.mhfoodbank.com/who-we-are
  2. Brooks Food Bank Foundation. https://brooksfoodbank.ca/About-Us/

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