September / October Events

Plant A Row Grow A Row

Harvest an exrat row for the Food Bank. See Plant A Row Grow A Row for more information.

Be A Fan, Bring A Can

Presented by Homes By Avi on September 5, 2008. Be a fan and bring a can to the Labour Day Classic Re-match on September 5 as the Edmonton Eskimos challenge the Calgary Stampeders.

United Way Kickoff

Thursday, September 18, 2008

City of Edmonton Free Admission Day

On Sunday, September 28, 2008 all City of Edmonton facilities are admission free and guests are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item for the Food Bank. Thank you City of Edmonton!

CP Spirit Train

Join the CP Spirit Train on Monday, September 29, 2008 at WP Wagner School – 6310 Wagner Rd NW from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Duane Steele is a Canadian Country Music Association award winning singer, and among Canada’s top country recording artists and songwriters with a professional career dating back to 1984. His pure voice and natural stage presence makes his live shows a must see.
The Vancouver 2010 Mascots, Miga, Sumi and Quatchi are on site for 20 minutes at the top of every hour between 3pm and 6pm!
For more information, please visit the CP Spirit Train website.

18 Wheels of Christmas Food Drive

On October 1st, 2008, Resenau Transport Ltd. will begin the 18 Wheels of Christmas Food Drive in support of Edmonton’s Food Bank. This year’s goal is to fill two 53 foot trailers full of food to be delivered to the Food Bank in December. For more information, please visit Rosenau Transport Ltd.

World Food Day

October 16, 2008

Leslie Feist Concert

Juno Award-winning and Grammy-nominated Canadian singer and songwriter Leslie Feist will be holding a concert food drive during her performance on Thursday, October 16, 2008 at Rexall Place. For more information, please visit www.listentofeist.com, and www.myspace.com/feist

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

October 17, 2008

Edmonton’s Food Bank Harvest Luncheon

Edmonton’s Food Bank dedicates our entire year to eliminating hunger in the city. Fall is a time for harvest, and it takes Edmonton’s Food Bank back to our historical role as Gleaners. Join supporters, volunteers, and friends on Thursday, October 30, 2008 for the annual Harvest Luncheon. The event will include lunch, a live auction, a “lottery”, and enjoy our special guest speaker, Richard Wong, General Manager of the Sutton Place Hotel. For more information, tickets, or to donate an auction item, please contact Tamisan or Debbie at 780.425.2133.

Halloween Alley

Join the many trick or treaters around the Grovenor Community as they celebrate Halloween. Stop by the Millan home at 14811–104 Avenue to make a donation to Edmonton’s Food Bank then enjoy the fun filled night as you trick or treat around the neighbourhood!