ALBERTA FOOD RESCUE
& DISTRIBUTION
OUR COMMITMENT
Alberta Food Rescue & Distribution is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and equitable organization that builds strong, respectful relationships within the communities we serve.
We work collaboratively to ensure consistency, dignity, and access to support for all Albertans, regardless of history, culture, language, sexual orientation, gender identity, or personal barriers.
MISSION
We aim to reduce vulnerability by addressing both basic needs and mental health supports, including:
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Food security and nutritional access
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Life skills education and coping strategies
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Housing and support for persons without residence
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Hygiene access and basic necessities
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Advocacy, social development, and community-based mental health supports
Our work centers on meeting people where they are, recognizing that stability, dignity, and nourishment are foundational to recovery and well-being.
FOOD RESCUE & DISTRIBUTION FOCUS
AFRD rescues and distributes large-scale food resources to support:
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Indigenous communities
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Hutterite colonies
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Schools and youth programs
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Churches and faith-based groups
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Rural and urban communities
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Agencies and groups with or without nonprofit status
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
We are a safe, inclusive, and respectful organization that supports youth, families, and individuals from all backgrounds.
Every person has the inherent right to seek recovery, hope, and a healthy, productive life—individually, as a family, or as part of a community.
We believe in advocacy, empowerment, and positive, cohesive environments where people can access the support they need without stigma.