Gather, connect and Nourish
Hunger is one of the most complex issues we work with at Wild Rose Community Connections. Whether we are hungering for connections with others, sustenance or both - the void can be ever-present. Our community has a number of different ways we are working towards nourishing the bodies and souls of the communities we serve.
99,297 lbs of food RESCUED in 2023
3408 food hampers were distributed in 2023
874 of those were delivered by VOLUNTEERS to those without transportation, isolated or housebound in 2023
FOODConnexx Programs
Food Security HUb - High River and Claresholm
We are here for you! Our aim is to reduce food insecurity, provide a means for vulnerable people to access food in a manner that maintains dignity, builds community and challenges inequality.
Most food establishments such as grocery stores and restaurants have goods from week to week that cannot be sold due to damage, excess or imminent best before dates, but may be perfectly still consumable. With the help of our partners we rescue this food weekly that would have otherwise gone to the landfill. We are affiliated with Food Banks Alberta.
High River Food Distributions - Tuesdays and Thursdays 9-12 pm by appointment only at 54 10th Ave SE.
Claresholm Food Distribution - Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 9-10:30 am by appointment only at Bay 1, 4209 3rd Street E.
Bread available for anyone in the community at both locations during distribution hours.
How to register for a food hamper:
You must call or email:
High River - Email highriverfoodrescue@gmail.com or call 403-336-2893.
Claresholm - Email claresholmfoodrescue@gmail.com or call 403-489-3663.
Once registered, clients are able to call up to 2 times a month to book a hamper pickup time.
FoodConnexx Contact:
Sarah Bruinsma ~ 403-336-2893
GOOD FOOD BOX
Wild Rose Community Connections is proud to be a Good Food Box Hub! This is a program where ANYONE can purchase boxes of fresh fruits and vegetables at an affordable price.
To order your Good Food Box simply send your e-transfer payment to highriverfoodrescue@gmail.com and add in the message box what size you want, how many boxes wanted, how many children and adults are benefitting and phone number.
Box options: (Prices include $5.00 delivery fee that covers the cost of fuel to bring boxes to Wild Rose Community Connections head office.)
Small (15-20 lbs) $35.00 Medium (25-30 lbs) $40.00 Large (35-40 lbs) $45.oo Important Good Food Box 2024 dates:
Please go to our Events Calendar to see order and pick up dates.
SNACK SHACKs
Making nutritious food accessible and inclusive to all is our goal. We fill snack shacks inside book bungalows with weather friendly snacks year round.
High River locations:
Skatepark in front of the BGC Foothills Clubs building.
Between Colossi’s and Evelyn’s on 4th Ave SW.
Charles Clark playground.
Claresholm location:
Inside the Claresholm Library.
This initiative is proudly funded through the United Way/High River Partnership, in High River. In Claresholm, this initiative is funded through the Claresholm Faith Community Baptist Church.
Grow A Row
Stay tuned!!!
Lunch in a Crunch
During school breaks students in need of a free, healthy meal can anonymously call/text 403-336-2893 to be directed where they can pick up their lunch.
HARVEST HIGH RIVER
When struggling to make ends meet, putting fresh produce on the table can be especially challenging. The general public is permitted to collect fresh fruits and vegetables from public (Town owned) trees and shrubs. In partnership with the Town, the locations of items that can be picked have been mapped.
