Food resources
Recognizing the challenges faced by individuals and families in Grande Prairie who find it difficult to afford sufficient food, we've compiled a list of community resources. These resources aim to provide support to those experiencing food insecurity. For assistance and information on how to access help, please refer to the list below:
- Babies Best Start - Fresh Food Bag
- Beaverlodge Food Bank
- Clairmont Community Church - Bread-Plus Pantry
- Community Kitchen
- Grande Prairie & Area Council on Aging - Meals on Wheels
- Grande Prairie Friendship Centre - Auntie's Pantry
- Grande Prairie Public Library - Little Free Pantry
- Helping Hands Society of Grande Prairie
- Room of Plenty - Northwestern Polytechnic
- The Salvation Army Food Bank
- Sexsmith & Area Food Bank
- Wellington Resource Centre Food Bank (Clairmont)
Digital Resource
To explore a digital map identifying the various food resources in our community, click the button below:
Food Security Committee
On December 16, 2024, City Council approved funding for a two-year pilot project aimed at coordinating food security initiatives in the City of Grande Prairie. Helping Hands, a division of Northreach Society, was awarded $160,000 to lead these efforts, strengthen collaboration and improve coordination within the community.
Food Access & Affordability Survey 2023
The 2023 Food Access & Affordability Survey included participation from 2,188 Grande Prairie regional residents, highlighting the pressing issues of food security in the community.
The Six A’s of Food Security
Making sure everyone in a community has enough food is a complicated task. To achieve this, several important needs must be met. These needs are organized into six key areas: