March 17 - Resources and Supports
Hello Parent(s)/Guardian(s),
We recognize that your family may be significantly impacted by the COVID 19 outbreak. Here are some resources and supports that can help your family if food or other supports are needed during the upcoming weeks. It is important that you always check the websites of organizations however, as their locations, hours or procedures may change day to day.
Alberta 211 |can be accessed via the telephone (dial 211) or by the website.
The Calgary Food Bank | will be temporarily closed for part of the week of March 16-20. Families needing urgent food support are to access help via Alberta 211. Food hampers can be requested from the Calgary Food Bank by calling 403-253-2055.
Brown Bagging for Calgary Kids | is offering a $20 grocery gift card for any child who has recently received a free lunch at school through Brown Bagging for Calgary
Kids. Visit https://bb4ck.org/help/ or https://bb4ck.org/ and click the green "Need Food Support" button at the top. This will require families to complete information online so that the gift card can be mailed to you.
Calgary Co-Op | is offering Care Packages containing non-perishable food essentials, free of charge, to anyone required to be quarantined as directed by a public health agency. These care packages are available until April 15 and will be delivered to those affected in the Calgary-area. To request a care package, please contactmemberengagement@calgarycoop.com or by calling 403-219-6064. You will need to provide your name, address, phone number and the start date of your quarantine, as well as your closest Calgary Co-op Store. This offer will only extend as long as inventory permits.
Additional food supports can also be found at Meals for Individuals in Need and Food Banks and Hampers.
Please know that we are thinking about all of our families during this unprecedented and very challenging time.
Sincerely,
Kenny Yeung
Principal, Keeler School
We recognize that your family may be significantly impacted by the COVID 19 outbreak. Here are some resources and supports that can help your family if food or other supports are needed during the upcoming weeks. It is important that you always check the websites of organizations however, as their locations, hours or procedures may change day to day.
Alberta 211 |can be accessed via the telephone (dial 211) or by the website.
The Calgary Food Bank | will be temporarily closed for part of the week of March 16-20. Families needing urgent food support are to access help via Alberta 211. Food hampers can be requested from the Calgary Food Bank by calling 403-253-2055.
Brown Bagging for Calgary Kids | is offering a $20 grocery gift card for any child who has recently received a free lunch at school through Brown Bagging for Calgary
Kids. Visit https://bb4ck.org/help/ or https://bb4ck.org/ and click the green "Need Food Support" button at the top. This will require families to complete information online so that the gift card can be mailed to you.
Calgary Co-Op | is offering Care Packages containing non-perishable food essentials, free of charge, to anyone required to be quarantined as directed by a public health agency. These care packages are available until April 15 and will be delivered to those affected in the Calgary-area. To request a care package, please contactmemberengagement@calgarycoop.com or by calling 403-219-6064. You will need to provide your name, address, phone number and the start date of your quarantine, as well as your closest Calgary Co-op Store. This offer will only extend as long as inventory permits.
Additional food supports can also be found at Meals for Individuals in Need and Food Banks and Hampers.
Please know that we are thinking about all of our families during this unprecedented and very challenging time.
Sincerely,
Kenny Yeung
Principal, Keeler School
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