Empowering the Wood Buffalo Community, one meal at a time
Join our NEW HUNGER HEROE’S PROGRAM. The WBFB fed more than 15,000 people in our community in 2021/22. But hunger doesn’t have to be on their menu. Help families get back on their feet. We’re here to help!
Wood Buffalo Food Bank – Fort McMurray
Since 1983, the Wood Buffalo Food Bank (WBFB) has played a vital role in addressing food insecurity across the region. Each month, we provide support to an average of 800 families and individuals in Fort McMurray and surrounding communities. Our services extend throughout the entire Wood Buffalo region, including the city of Fort McMurray, Fort McKay, Fort McMurray First Nation #468, Anzac, Janvier, Conklin, and Fort Chipewyan.
Our Community Impact
7000+
Hampers Distributed
43,0000+
Pounds of Food Distributed
13,000+
People Fed
$1,100,000+
Dollar Value of Food Distributed
591%
Percentage Increase in usage 2010-2020
~$500
Cost to feed a small family
(3 to 4 people)
*Stats summary from 2021/22 Annual Report
Events
11th Annual Spring Food Drive – April 26-27, 2025
That’s a Wrap on the 11th Annual Servus Credit Union Spring Food Drive! We came, we collected, and we conquered! The 11th Annual Servus Spring Food Drive was a weekend full of generosity, good vibes, and grocery store takeovers — and what a ride it was!
With the help of our superstar volunteers, rockstar sponsors, our incredible staff, and our legendary community, we raised a whopping 15,224 pounds of food and $14,114.25 in donations to support those facing food insecurity.
Let’s give it up for our MVPs:
Servus Credit Union, our title sponsor — thank you for not only making this event possible, but for joining us at stores and bringing the community spirit with you.
Summit GM & Summit Fleet — Thanks for keeping us rolling in style and stepping up as volunteers. You brought the wheels and the wins!
Superheat — Our bag sponsor with the mostest! You powered the whole weekend and took on a store for a full Saturday. You really brought the heat
Tim Hortons, Wendy’s, and McDonald’s — Because heroes don’t wear capes, they bring coffee, cookies, and donuts. Our volunteers ran on your sweet, sweet support all weekend long.
A huge shoutout to the Fort McMurray Giants for being our volunteer gift sponsor, supplying tickets to any game this season for our amazing volunteers — and of course, for sending Stomper out to join the fun!
Huge thanks to our local grocery store partners for letting us set up camp at your storefronts all weekend long — we appreciate you opening your doors (and parking lots) to the cause.
To our incredible volunteers — the true Hunger Heroes — thank you for showing up, sorting food, packing bags, and spreading kindness. Your dedication made all the difference.
Extra love to all the sports teams and community groups that turned out in full force — your team spirit and enthusiasm brought the energy we needed!
And last but definitely not least — to our amazing staff. Thank you for your behind-the-scenes hustle, planning, coordination, and all the hours spent making this food drive a success. You are the engine that keeps everything running, and we appreciate every bit of your hard work.
We may not have hit our goals, but the compassion, collaboration, and community spirit on display? Off the charts. Together, we’re building a stronger, more caring community — one donation at a time.
Because when we come together, we can do anything.
Coming soon – Fall Food Drive 2025
Making a difference in our community
MISSION: PROVIDING WOOD BUFFALO WITH EDUCATION AND TOOLS TO ACCESS SAFE AND NUTRITIOUS FOOD.
We rely on your donations and support!
We are completely community funded, and could not operate without food and monetary donations that keep our shelves full and clients fed.
Food donations can be dropped off at any grocery store bin. Thank you for your support!
We couldn’t do what we do without the help of our volunteers!
You are the bulk of our manpower.
We rely on helping hands daily in our warehouse to stock shelves, pack hampers and sort through donations. We also need help with events such as our annual food drives and fundraisers, which would not be possible without extra hands.
Tough times can fall on anyone. Don’t hesitate to reach out today!
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