Events
Making a Difference, One Event at a Time
At Afro-Caribbean Food Bank (ACFB), we believe in the power of community. Our events bring people together to support food security, celebrate culture, and uplift those in need. Whether you’re looking to volunteer, donate, or simply connect, there’s something for everyone!
Let’s come together to support our community and make a difference!
Our Events
Rythms Of Unity Cultural Festival 2025
- 16/08/2025
Rhythms of Unity is a vibrant cultural festival that celebrates Afro-Caribbean heritage through music, dance, art, and food. Designed to educate, entertain, and bring communities together, the event features live performances, interactive workshops, and panel discussions that promote cultural pride, inclusion, and artistic expression.
Back to School Supply Drive
- 28/07/2025 - 25/08/2025
Afro-Caribbean Food Bank Back to School Supplies Drive is a community initiative dedicated to equipping children from underserved families with the tools they need for a successful school year. Through donations of backpacks, stationery, and other essentials, we’re bringing the community together to support education, empower families, and ensure every child starts the school year prepared.
Afro-Caribbean Roots & Flavors Fest 2025
- 08/08/2025
This event is a vibrant one-day celebration of Afro-Caribbean culture through food, music, art, and community. Featuring live performances, culinary showcases, and interactive workshops, the festival promotes cultural pride while supporting the mission of the Afro-Caribbean Food Bank.
Joy in Giving Back – 2nd Edition: A Fundraising Event
- 12/07/2025
This event is a community fundraising event hosted by Life Changers Eco Foundation and Afro-Caribbean Food Bank. The event supports food relief and kitchen garden kits for Afro-Caribbean families, combining cultural celebration with meaningful impact. Guests will enjoy music, meals, and storytelling while helping fight food insecurity and promote self-sufficiency.
Food Safety and Handling Training for Seniors
- 30/04/2025
Join us for a 3-hour Food Safety and Handling Training designed for seniors! Learn essential food handling practices, how to prevent foodborne illnesses, and how to safely prepare new dishes. Participants will receive a certificate of completion to celebrate their new skills.
Kids Summer Camp: Explore. Learn. Create. Connect
- 07/07/2025 - 07/08/2025
Join the us for a fun-filled summer camp! Kids will explore cooking, hair styling, digital design, coding, and more in a safe, creative, and inclusive environment. Early registration discounts available—don’t miss out!
Strategies for Change – Combating Microaggressions and Systemic Discrimination
- 07/12/2024
Discrimination and microaggressions remain everyday challenges in schools, workplaces, and communities. This interactive workshop is designed to equip participants with practical tools to recognize, address, and challenge racial bias effectively.
Breaking Stereotypes in the Digital Age: Challenging Online Narratives & Misinformation
- 26/04/2025
This workshop explores how digital misinformation shapes stereotypes and public perception. Through a screening of After Truth: Disinformation and the Cost of Fake News, discussions, and interactive sessions, participants will learn to identify bias and advocate for responsible media engagement.
AI & Bias: The New Digital Discrimination. Understanding AI, Data Collection & Algorithmic Racism
- 07/12/2024
As AI shapes our digital world, it also reinforces biases that impact Black identity. This workshop explores AI-driven discrimination, social media algorithms, and their influence on public perception.
Flavors of Legacy: Bridging Generations Through Black History and Culinary Traditions
- 22/02/2025
This special event will celebrate inter-generational storytelling, mentorship, and leadership within the Black community while showcasing the rich culinary heritage of Afro-Caribbean culture.
Grand Opening of Afro Caribbean Food Bank
- 07/12/2024
You are invited to the grand opening of the Afro Caribbean Food Bank
December 2024
- December 7 – Grand Opening of Afro Caribbean Food Bank
February 2025
April 2025
May 2025
July 2025
- July 7 – August 7 – Kids Summer Camp: Explore. Learn. Create. Connect
- July 12 – Joy in Giving Back – 2nd Edition: A Fundraising Event
- July 28 – August 25 – Back to School Supply Drive
August 2025
- August 8 – Afro-Caribbean Roots & Flavors Fest 2025
- August 16 – Rythms Of Unity Cultural Festival 2025
September 2025
- September 19- Alberta Cultural Day @ Golden Park 10am
- September 13 -Yoruba Gb’ode Festival @ Churchill Square
October 2025
- October 10 -Cake & Sip, from 5 pm at 17505 107 Ave NW #201
- October 11 -Maternal Health Fair, 1 pm to 4 pm at Jerry Forbes Center, 9 – 12122 68 St NW
- October 13 -Thanksgiving CLOSED
October 17- TH.I.N.K Meetups, 6 pm to 9 pm at Afro Caribbean Food Bank, 11546 80 St NW
Oct 20, 2025 – Election Day, please remember to vote
