Holiday food drive for veterans

The TGCA is collecting non-perishable food and household items for the Veterans Food Bank of Calgary until Dec. 18. Community members are invited to drop off items in front of the TGCA office from 9 am – 9 pm.

We are also collecting cash for the food bank in the office during regular office hours, Monday -Friday, 9 am – 4:30 pm.

This following is the food banks’ holiday wish list:

  • Boxed mashed potatoes
  • Canned fruit
  • Canned meats/fish (ham/turkey/chicken)
  • Ground coffee/tea
  • Cooking oils
  • Hamburger Helper/other dry prepared meals
  • Juice boxes/soda pop
  • Pancake mix/syrup
  • Saltine crackers
  • Vinegar
  • Bleach
  • General cleaning products
  • Dishwashing soap/pods
  • Fabric softener
  • Laundry detergent/Bounce sheets
  • Medium/large garbage bags
  • Paper towel
  • Toilet paper

You can also make a financial donation online: https://cavss.ca/donate

For more information about the Veteran’s Food Bank of Calgary, visit the Canadian Veteran’s Services Society website: https://cavss.ca/

If you have questions about donating, please call the TGCA office at 403-274-6840.