If you can help out the Calgary Food Bank with either a food or cash donation, it would go a long way.
Despite inflation numbers slightly cooling, CEO Melissa From says the local charity is serving up to 700 families per day.
“I love that were seeing those inflation numbers starting come down but the reality is, there really is no such thing as coming down because once those numbers are up, they stay up,” she said.
WATCH: Calgary’s inflation rate highest in the country
From adds that a rising number of those asking for support are employed.
“Where that used to be a very small percentage of users of the Calgary Food Bank, we’re now seeing those numbers climb north of 20, 25 per cent of Calgary Food Bank users and what we’re seeing just really speaks to that cost of living crisis that we’re seeing and folks, by all intents and purposes, are doing everything right,” she said.
From says the food bank is experiencing unprecedented demand, and is always looking for items like fresh vegetables and fruit, protein, and soups.
RELATED: Canada’s inflation rate falls to 2.7% in April, driving up odds of June rate cut
“The best way that people can help us as individuals is through financial contributions,” she said. “For every dollar donated to the Calgary Food Bank, we can distribute $3.50 worth of food.”
Those looking for more information on how to help can visit calgaryfoodbank.com