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Thank You, Volunteers!
Thank You, Volunteers! Throughout the 2022/23 school year, dedicated volunteers have generously donated over 27,987 hours of their time to feed and care for kids in our city. Their selfless contributions have not only made an impact by giving kids the opportunity to...
Mealshare is now Feeding Futures!
Mealshare is now Feeding Futures! For nearly a decade, Mealshare has been working towards alleviating youth hunger in cities across Canada, and the globe. Mealshare has positively impacted nearly 6 million kids with their incredible restaurant partners that give back...
A Look at our pilot program: ‘For’ to ‘With’
A Look at our pilot program: ‘For’ to ‘With’ The Moving from “For” to “With” project (FTW) invites families in our community to participate in engagement opportunities that will encourage them to share their lived-experience to help design future programs and increase...
Check out highlights from Brown Bagging It Day 2023!
Check out highlights from Brown Bagging It Day 2023! On May 25, we came together to raise awareness about Calgary’s kids facing food insecurity. We started our day with Hy’s Steakhouse and Cactus Club Café making sandwiches for kids. We then moved to the CORE shopping...
Our Corporate Volunteers: The Backbone of Our Community
Every week, we are incredibly fortunate to welcome up to 80 volunteers from various local companies, small businesses, and volunteer clubs. These amazing individuals join forces in our downtown kitchen, with one common goal: to ensure that Calgary kids receive...
Fund Development Annual Giving & Event Associate
Fund Development Annual Giving & Event AssociateDoes taking meaningful action inspire you? Are you looking for an opportunity to make an impact in the daily life of a child? Are you passionate about creating social change, engaging with and having an impact on...
Feeding Futures 2022
I had one boy who wouldn't have eaten at all if it wasn't for BB4CK!Just wanted to say thanks again for supporting our school.Our families are really struggling and it means a lot for them to know that students will be fed daily at our school with beautiful food.We...
School Lunch Program
BB4CK School Lunch ProgramStudents who come to school hungry lose an average of 132 minutes of learning each day due to a lack of energy. In the short term, the BB4CK School Lunch Program can help youth focus on learning, rather than grumbling tummies. Long-term...
FTW
MOVING FROM FOR TO WITHNew pilot programBB4CK is committed to a future where no child goes hungry. We will continue to empower Calgarians to take action to feed and care for kids in our city. Our community trusts us to take action in pursuing innovative and lasting...
Back To School Campaign 2022
8THANK YOU! Brown Bagging for Calgary’s Kids Back to School campaign ran from September 1 – 31st, 2022 and raised over $216,000 thanks to $50,000 in matching dollars from Qualico Calgary and the Matt Rumpel Family Foundation. The campaign focused on connecting the...
Giving Tuesday 2022
Giving Tuesday 2022: Celebrating You! This Giving Tuesday, we want to celebrate you and all you have done for Calgary’s kids! Because of you, kids around the city can learn, grow, and reach their full potential. We are immensely grateful for your ongoing...
We are thankful to Winston Golf Club for their support and donations over the years!
Thanking Winston Golf Club for their support and donations over the years! When Bev Pede, a former Food Safety Inspector with the Government of Canada, decided to retire 15 years ago, she was keen to venture into volunteer work to give back to the community....