Feeding Cochrane

Navigating Tough Times with Local Support

At The Cochrane Food Bank, we understand that everyone can face challenging times. If you or someone you know is in need of a food hamper, we’re here to help. Our process is straightforward, respectful, and designed to provide support when it’s needed most.

Year-Round Assistance

Requesting a Food Hamper

  • Contact: Reach out to Cochrane Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) for food hamper requests.
    • Address: #1, 209 Second Avenue, Cochrane, AB
    • Phone: 403-851-2250
    • Hours: M-F 8:30-4:30
  • Coverage Area: Our program serves residents from South of Bragg Creek including Bragg Creek, North up to Cremona including Cremona, East to the Calgary city limits (Bearspaw included), and West to Jamieson Rd.

Distribution

After your request is processed by FCSS, you will be assigned a pickup time within the Hamper Distribution hours listed below and you may collect your food hamper at:

  • Food Bank Location: Bay 4, 30 Griffin Industrial Point, Cochrane, AB T4C 0A2.

Hamper Distribution Hours
Please note that hamper distribution hours around the Holiday Season in December may vary.

Days:Hours:
Monday1 PM – 4 PM
Tuesday11 AM – 3 PM
Wednesday2 PM – 5 PM
Thursday4 AM – 7 PM
Friday-SundayClosed

Share Your Christmas Program

Special Arrangements for Christmas

  • During the festive season, requests for Christmas hampers are managed directly by the Cochrane Activettes.
  • Contact Information: Details and phone numbers will be published in local newspapers, on our website, and are available from the food bank at 403-932-9290 or Cochrane FCSS at 403-851-2250.
  • Distribution Day: Handed out on a Saturday before Christmas.

We’re here to help

Frequently Asked Questions

You can request a food hamper through the Cochrane Family and Community Support Services (FCSS). They are located at #1, 209 Second Avenue, Cochrane, AB, and can be contacted at 403-851-2250.

Our program serves residents from South of Bragg Creek including Bragg Creek, North up to Cremona including Cremona, East to the Calgary city limits (Bearspaw included), and West to Jamieson Rd.

The Food Bank operates:

Days:Hours:
Monday9 AM – 4 PM
Tuesday9 AM – 4 PM
Wednesday9 AM – 4 PM
Thursday9 AM – 4 PM
Friday-SundayClosed

Client shopping hours:

Days:Hours:
Monday1 PM – 4 PM
Tuesday11 AM – 3 PM
Wednesday2 PM – 5 PM
Thursday4 – 7 PM
Friday-SundayClosed

After the requests have been processed with FCSS.

Food hampers are distributed at the Food bank located at Bay 4, 30 Griffin Industrial Point, Cochrane AB T4C 0A2

Yes, donations are greatly appreciated. You can donate food, funds, or volunteer your time. Food donations can be dropped off at local grocery stores in Cochrane, and monetary donations can be made through various platforms detailed on our ways to help page.

  • Drop off non-perishable food items in the bins at local grocery stores (Safeway, Save On, No Frills, and Walmart).
  • Ensure the items are within their best before dates for quality assurance.
  • For perishable items call the Food Bank to find out what items we are able to accept (403) 932-9290

  • Canned Fruit
  • Canned Vegetables (including canned tomatoes)
  • Canned meat (tuna, salmon, ham, chicken, turkey)
  • Soups (canned and dry)
  • Grains (Pasta, Mac & Cheese, Rice, Breakfast cereals)

  • Expired food items
  • Supplements
  • Dented or unlabelled cans
  • Broken and open packages
  • Homemade food, jams or preserves

Yes, volunteers are crucial to our operations. You can sign up to volunteer through our online platform, Better Impact, or contact us for more information.