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Start Here
Begin a fund with Edmonton Community
Foundation and make an impact today... and into
the future
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From the CEO
Edmonton Community Foundation’s CEO
Tina Thomas reflects on how, through
government support, great things can
happen for arts organizations in our city
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In His Words
Foraging for solace with Sheldon Hughes
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Hamper Helper
Edmonton’s Food Bank is focused on what food
(and other resources) go to support those who
face challenges with food security.
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In the box
Yellowhead Tribal Council is thinking INSIDE the box
with a hydroponics project that is helping feed
urban Indigenous peoples
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Brain Food
The Campus Food Bank helps students with an
immediate need, and provides information for
the future
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For the Trees
Sustainable Food Edmonton takes on the McCauley
orchard and community garden to help grow food
for the community
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Climate Change
Farm-to-table restaurants bring local food to you ...
how will we adapt with our changing climate?
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It’s the chicken AND the Egg
University of Alberta boasts a program that keeps
heritage chickens thriving (and eggs in your fridge)
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It’s VITAL
A by-the-numbers look at food security in our city
with Vital Signs
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Joe Knows
Thanks to donors like Joe Kirman, food security can
be within reach for post-secondary students
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to community, with love
WECAN Food Basket Society works with community
partners to assist those who experience ‘Empty-
Fridge Syndrome’
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