Lethbridge Food Bank sees higher demand of hamper requests

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Lethbridge Food Bank Sign (Photo Credits - Lethbridge Food Bank)

"We're anticipating our numbers quite a bit higher then last year, along with helping over 700 households at our Food Bank" - Mac Nichol, executive director of Lethbridge Food Bank

 

 

Like many Food Banks across the province of Alberta, the demand for assistance in filling up the cupboards at home with the need of food hampers is at an all-time high.

Lethbridge Food Bank executive director Mac Nichol says that he see's the high demand of food hamper requests since March of 2022.

Inside of the Lethbridge Food Bank (Photo Credits - Lethbridge Food Bank)

 

Nichol says that with the high demand of output, the Lethbridge Food Bank ensures to be their to help those who need it most

During this time of the year, Lethbridge Food Bank gives out Christmas Hampers, according to Nichol, over 700 households will be served with food for the holidays.

Food Hamper from the Lethbridge Food Bank (Photo Credits - Lethbridge Food Bank)

 

Nichol says their are many ways for the community help the Lethbridge Food Bank, such as volunteering and food donations and funds.

 

Mac Nichol, executive director (Right) receiving a fund donation from SAFEWAY (Photo credits - Lethbridge Food Bank)

 

For more information and how you can help, visit lethbridgefoodbank.ca

 

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