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Marlene Story
My name is Marlene; we are a family of 4. My oldest kid is 15 years old, his name is Enzo, and he is all about experiments and science; he wants to be an engineer when he grows up. And my 12-year-old, Amy, she is an artist, she doesn’t know what she wants to be when...
Feed a Kid, Grow a Future
Together, our BB4CK Community raised $54,800! Tummies are full thanks to a community of generous donors who supported Brown Bagging for Calgary's Kids' 'Feed a Kid, Grow a Future' Campaign that ran from March 15th to April 30th The future is uncertain for kids who...
Kids are back to learn online from home, now what?
I want to share with you what the recent school closures across Alberta mean for BB4CK. As you probably know, one of the main ways BB4CK feeds kids is in schools by providing them access to healthy lunches and snacks. We work closely with teachers and school...
Bananaberry Bombs
Recipe from: The Looneyspooons Collection Janet and Greta Podleski Recipe: 1 Cup Quick-cooking rolled oats ½ Cup each all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour ½ Cup granulated sugar ¼ cup ground flaxseed or wheat germ 1 ½ tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda ½ tsp salt...
Volunteer Week 2021
National Volunteer Week has arrived in Canada! The theme for this year’s NVW from Volunteer Canada, is The Value of One, The Power of Many – this theme “reflects on the awe-inspiring acts of kindness by millions of individuals AND the magic that happens when we work...
Mary, a volunteer driver
Mary is a member of the BB4CK delivery driver team – she has been volunteering since September 2020! A delivery day for Mary starts by heading to the kitchen, picking up her route schedule, and the food that she needs to deliver. “[The route] is already planned and...
Extra Sandwiches
A few weeks ago, our bin lists had more lunches allocated to Monday, which resulted in a slight overage at some schools. With some extra sandwiches on hand, 'School Champion' Ms. J decided to go around and see if anyone was interested in some more sandwiches that day....
Be a Hero for Hungry Kids :: Families
We're calling on all Calgarians to step up and join the league of Heroes for Hungry Kids. Why? Because when kids are hungry it not only affects their ability to grow, learn, and make the most of life - it also affects families and our communities. Get involved...
Celebrating our Volunteers :: McKenzie Towne
This week is National Volunteer Week (April 19th - 25th, 2020)! Join us as we celebrate the incredible people who choose to take time out of their lives to volunteer with us. To ALL of our volunteers - we thank you from the bottom of our hearts! McKenzie...
Celebrating our Volunteers :: Marilyn Jorgensen, Core Kitchen Volunteer
This week is National Volunteer Week (April 19th - 25th, 2020)! Join us as we celebrate the incredible people who choose to take time out of their lives to volunteer with us. To ALL of our volunteers - we thank you from the bottom of our hearts! Marilyn...
Celebrating our Volunteers :: Keith Wedin, Valerie MacLean & Lisa Andrews, Delivery Drivers
This week is National Volunteer Week (April 19th - 25th, 2020)! Join us as we celebrate the incredible people who choose to take time out of their lives to volunteer with us. To ALL of our volunteers - we thank you from the bottom of our hearts! Keith...
Celebrating our Volunteers :: Sydney and Mary Lee Novecosky, Pre-Pack Volunteers
This week is National Volunteer Week (April 19th - 25th, 2020)! Join us as we celebrate the incredible people who choose to take time out of their lives to volunteer with us. To ALL of our volunteers - we thank you from the bottom of our hearts! Sydney and...