Alberta-Wide Christmas Food Drive 2025: Support Calgary, Edmonton & Lethbridge

Alberta’s Christmas Food Drive Returns

The holidays are here, and so is one of Alberta’s most meaningful ways to give back. This year, SkipTheDepot is partnering with the Calgary Food Bank, Edmonton’s Food Bank, and the Lethbridge Food Bank to support families facing record food insecurity across the province.

From December 1 to January 31, your food donations or your bottle refunds can help fill shelves and support families who need it most. Whether you donate food, bottles, or both, your generosity makes a direct difference for your community.

Donate Your Bottles With SkipTheDepot 

Book a home bottle pickup, set your donation preference to your local food bank, choose Holiday Food Drive 2025 from the bottle drive list, and enter your city’s promo code to donate 100% of your bottle refund. Your contribution helps fill shelves for families across Alberta this holiday season!

Calgary: Book pickup	Edmonton: Book pickup	Lethbridge: Book pickup
Promo Code: FEEDYYC2025	Promo Code: FEEDYEG2025	Promo Code: FEEDYQL2025
Bottle donations only	Food and bottle donations accepted	Food and bottle donations accepted

Promo codes active: December 1 to January 31

Place Food Donations Out with Your Bottle Pickup

Your support helps put real meals on the table for Alberta families. Here is what local food banks need most this holiday season:

City	Items Accepted
Calgary	Not accepting food donations for this campaign. Bottle donations only.
Edmonton	Beans (no pork), canned fish or meat, baby formula, diapers, peanut butter (500 g), healthy school snacks, soup, canned fruit or vegetables, pasta and pasta sauce, hot or cold cereal
Lethbridge	Pasta and pasta sauce, beans in sauce, Kraft Dinner, canned meat, canned soup, cereal, noodles, stew, peanut butter, gluten-free items, dry soup, packaged side dishes (Stuffing, Sidekicks, Hamburger Helper), canned fruit, egg cartons

Food donation pickups run from Dec 1 to Jan 5.

Why This Food Drive Matters 

Food banks across Alberta continue to see historic increases in demand. Your support goes directly toward helping families across Alberta access the food and essentials they rely on. Even a single item or bottle refund can make a meaningful difference this holiday season.

Who We Are

SkipTheDepot is Alberta’s number one home bottle pickup service. Book a pickup, place your bottles out on your pickup day, and we will handle the rest. You can cash out or donate to charity. With more than 2,700 charity partners, SkipTheDepot is one of the easiest ways to give back, helping thousands of Albertans turn their empties into meaningful impact. Whether you are donating food from home or contributing your bottle refund, SkipTheDepot makes it effortless.

FAQ: Christmas Food Drive & Bottle Donation

How does donating bottles help local food banks?

SkipTheDepot converts your bottle refund into a direct monetary donation. With the promo code, 100% goes to your chosen Alberta food bank.

What dates does the food drive run?

• Food donations: Dec 1 – Jan 5
• Bottle donations: Dec 1 – Jan 31

Can businesses donate through SkipTheDepot?

Yes! Offices, restaurants, warehouses, and community groups can all schedule pickups.

Does SkipTheDepot charge for these pickups?

No, all Christmas Food Drive pickups are completely free.

Do I need to sort my bottles?

No sorting required. Just leave your bags or bins out for pickup.

Is this one of the best ways to donate food in Alberta?

Absolutely, it’s convenient, impactful, and supports local food banks during their highest-demand season.