On March 6th, we were pleased to learn of the Government of Alberta’s budget to provide $5 million to help put food on the tables across the province, knowing that this has been an increasing concern in our community. We also know that Food Banks Alberta will be creating granting opportunities for this funding to strengthen food systems and provide capital project funding. 

We extend our congratulations to Melissa Mullis on her recent appointment as Board Chair with Food Banks Alberta, as having voices from outside of Edmonton and Calgary makes a difference when decisions are being made and having local context to these types of decisions makes a difference.

Our local Root Cellar has been an advocate for our community and building food security and sustainability. We know the Root Cellar has created innovative strategies to addressing community needs and we look forward to seeing what’s possible when those voices are amplified on a provincial stage.