Nutrition
Are you or someone you know experiencing challenges with nutrition/food security?
Here are some resources and agencies that can help!
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City of Wetaskiwin
Wetaskiwin Salvation Army
5102 50 Ave
Wetaskiwin AB
(780) 352-2416
*Recently Moved*
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Thursday
9:30AM to 12:00PM
What they offer:
Emergency Food (2-3 days worth)
Cost:
Free
What you need to access services:
Identification for all adults in the household
Lease agreement (Proof of where you live)
Proof of Income (Bank statements, Tax Forms)
Intake Form
How to access services:
Access once every 30 days by visiting the building
Neighbours Outreach Wetaskiwin (NOW)
5009 48 Avenue
Wetaskiwin, AB
(780) 352-8428
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday
8:30AM to 1:30PM
Meal time is 10:30 am to 12:30 pm Monday to Friday
What they offer:
One meal a day
Cost:
Free
What you need to access services:
Nothing
How to access services:
Visit their building during meal hours to receive a meal
The Rock Soup Greenhouse & Food Bank
6501 47 Street
Wetaskiwin, AB
(780) 777-3469
Hours of Operation:
Thursday to Monday
10:00AM to 5:00PM
What they offer:
Grocery store style food bank
Cost:
Free
What you need to access services:
Nothing
How to access services:
Visit their building to access services
Wetaskiwin Community Health Centre
5610 40 Avenue
Wetaskiwin, AB
780-361-4333
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday
8:30AM to 4:30PM
What they offer (including but not limited to):
nutrition consultation
breastfeeding counselling
oral health consultation
food safe, water analysis
oral health services
Cost:
Free
What you need to access services:
Alberta Health Care Card
Identification
Registration Form
How to access services:
Call their office to book an appointment for one of their services
Nutritious Beginnings Prenatal Program
5610 40 Avenue
Wetaskiwin, AB
780-361-4333
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday
8:30AM to 4:30PM
What they offer (including but not limited to):
The focus of this program is to prenatally support women who are at risk due to age, lifestyle choices, financial barriers and or geographical locations in developing healthy nutritional habits during their pregnancy. The program offers:
One to one support
Prenatal Vitamins
Milk / Vegetable Coupons
Nutritious Beginnings can also help participants access
Prenatal classes
Breastfeeding information and support
Parenting groups
Support for counselling on smoking, alcohol, drugs, stress and/or abuse that may be affecting the health of both mom and the unborn baby
Cost:
Free
What you need to access services:
Alberta Health Care Card
Identification
Registration Form
How to access services:
Call their office or visit their location
County of Wetaskiwin
Millet Food Bank
5008 51 Avenue
Millet, AB
(780) 387-2214
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday & Thursday
11:00am to 1:00pm
What they offer:
Monthly hamper supplement to assist over a month's period. (Includes basic staples, frozen meat and bread).
Access to pet food, baby items, menstruation products, gluten and dairy free foods, milk, eggs, margarine and frozen items.
Also offer a "bread basket" that contains perishable items that can be accessed between monthly hampers.
Cost:
Free
What you need to access services:
Intake Process
Identification for each family member
Proof of where you live (in Millet & area)
Note: if it is discovered that you live outside of the Millet Food Bank's serviceable area, they will work with you to determine a food bank location to better support you.
Proof of income (no minimum or maximum requirement, but the MFB will help identify other supports that might work for you)
How to access services:
People can call or email for an appointment. If that is not possible, then stopping by during our open hours to make an appointment will work also. If there is no other request for support at that time, they can often accommodate an immediate appointment, but no guarantees.
Millet Community Pantries
Multiple Locations
Town Office, Agriplex, Millet Library
Hours of Operation:
Open during business hours of each location.
Millet Library:
Closed Sunday & Monday
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
What they offer:
Food
Hygiene Products
Cleaning products
Small amount of clothing
Cost:
Free
What you need to access services:
Nothing
How to access services:
Stop by a community pantry during business hours. Stock/supplies rotates based on received donations.
Regional and Provincial Services & Information
Alberta Emergency Benefit
MyAlberta Emergency Benefits lets Albertans apply online to the Income Support Contact Centre for emergency food benefits.
What they offer:
Emergency food benefits by email transfer (Interac e-Transfer).
Cost:
Free
What you need to access services:
Fill out an online application. To apply online, you need:
a personal email
an Alberta.ca Account
a bank account at a bank that offers Interac e-Transfers
a valid Alberta driver's licence or identification card.
How to access services:
If you need emergency benefits other than food, please call the Income Support Contact Centre at 1-866-644-5135.
211 is a free, confidential service that provides information and referral to a wide range of community, social, health, and government services.
What they offer:
211 operators are trained to help you naviagte social service organizations and help you find:
basic needs (food, clothing, shelter, and financial support)
employment resources
parenting support
counselling/support groups
health care
legal services
and more
Cost:
Free
What you need to access services:
N/A
How to access services:
Phone, text, and chat service are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in over 170 languages.
Dial 211 for telephone service
Text 211 and type INFO for texting service
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