Innovative Approaches to Culturally Relevant Nutrition Education: Bridging Heritage and Health
The Afro-Caribbean Food Bank in Edmonton blends cultural heritage with nutrition education, offering traditional foods, workshops, and community events to promote health, food security, and cultural identity.
No Shame in Seeking Support: The Real Reasons Employed Families Turn to Afro-Caribbean Food Bank
You clock in every morning, earn your paycheck, and still find yourself standing in line at a food bank. Does this scenario feel impossible? For thousands of employed families in Edmonton, it's a monthly reality: and there's absolutely no shame in seeking the support you need. The myth that having a job guarantees food security […]
Cultural Sensitivity in Food Assistance: A Pathway to Dignity and Belonging
Culturally sensitive food assistance, like the Afro-Caribbean Food Bank in Edmonton, restores dignity and belonging by providing heritage foods, supporting diverse communities, and fostering unity.
Breaking the Silence: Why Having a Job Isn't Enough for Food Security in Minority Communities
Preview Opening You clock in every day, earn a steady paycheck, and still find yourself choosing between paying rent and buying the cultural foods that nourish your family's soul. If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. Across Edmonton and beyond, employed families from Afro-Caribbean, Indigenous, and other minority communities are facing a hidden crisis that […]
The Role of Culturally Appropriate Foods in Newcomer Integration and Community Health
Culturally appropriate foods aid newcomer integration, foster cultural pride, and enhance community health. The Afro-Caribbean Food Bank in Edmonton provides these staples, supports food security, and invites community involvement.
Empower Your Health with Afro-Caribbean Traditions: Nutritional Education for Culturally-Inspired Choices
Workshops empower Afro-Caribbean communities to embrace traditional foods like yams and callaloo for health, cultural pride, and addressing food insecurity through culturally inspired nutrition education.
The Newcomer's Guide to Culturally Appropriate Food in Edmonton: Everything You Need to Know
Moving to a new city can feel overwhelming, especially when you're craving the familiar flavors that remind you of home. If you've recently arrived in Edmonton, you're probably wondering where to find the spices, ingredients, and prepared foods that nourish your soul and connect you to your cultural heritage. The good news? Edmonton has evolved […]
Are Traditional Food Banks Dead? Why Edmonton's Minority Communities Are Turning to Culturally-Focused Programs
Picture this: You're standing in line at a traditional food bank, grateful for the assistance but wondering if you'll find plantains, yams, or palm oil among the donated items. Most likely, you'll leave with pasta, canned corn, and white bread, nutritious, yes, but hardly the foods that feed your soul or connect you to your […]
How to Create Food Security in Your Community: 5 Steps Every BIPOC Family Should Know (Easy Guide for Edmonton)
Have you ever wondered what true food security looks like for your family? It's not just about having enough food: it's about having access to culturally relevant, nutritious meals that honor your heritage while building community resilience. Food insecurity in Alberta has jumped from 12% to over 20% between 2011 and 2022, hitting BIPOC communities […]
Looking For Food Banks in Edmonton? Here Are 10 Things You Should Know About Culturally Appropriate Support
When you're facing food insecurity, finding help shouldn't mean sacrificing your cultural identity. Yet many Edmonton families from Afro-Caribbean, Indigenous, and other diverse communities discover that traditional food banks, while well-intentioned, don't always meet their specific needs. Over 43,000 people access Edmonton's food bank network monthly, but how many of them receive foods that truly […]
