On behalf of our food bank partners, a big thank you to our Alberta Safeway teams for your ongoing commitment to our communities and food bank partners. The need is at a record high, and every single dollar raised will help fill the shelves at our local food banks.

We’re happy to share that our Alberta Safeway teammates and customers came together to raise more than $600,000 in support of local food banks and food programs in our communities.

In total, $4.6 million was raised in food and funds across all Sobeys Inc. banners. An impressive $3.1 million was raised from December 1 – 23. The Sobeys Inc. match weekend on December 17 – 18, resulted in an additional $250,000, bringing the total funds raised to $3.3 million. In addition to customer donations, $1.3 million in food bank hamper sales took place from November through December.

To you, our teammates, who brought this campaign to life — a HUGE thank you for your incredible fundraising efforts! The funds you helped raise will directly support hungry families in your communities, and you should feel so proud of the difference you’re making in someone’s life.

A big round of applause for Karen, cashier at Southgate Safeway (Edmonton, AB), who raised more than $1,400.

One of our cashiers, Kathy, at Leduc Safeway proudly supporting this initiative. With her efforts, she helped raise more than $900 for local food banks and food programs.