Rotary food drive to canvass Grande Prairie homes Sept. 10
Volunteers will go door-to-door across Grande Prairie seeking non-perishable food, hygiene products and baby items for the Salvation Army food bank.
Why it matters
The annual drive is a key source of donations for the Salvation Army food bank amid rising demand in the Grande Prairie region.
The Rotary Clubs of Grande Prairie are organizing their annual GP Food Drive on Thursday, Sept. 10, with volunteers canvassing homes throughout the city and surrounding areas for donations to the Salvation Army food bank.
The Rotary Clubs have run the food drive for more than 30 years. Organizers say demand has continued to rise, noting that 5,979 hampers were distributed in 2025. Residents are asked to have non-perishable food items, sealed hygiene products, and baby items such as diapers and formula ready for volunteers, who will come directly to their doors.
Monetary donations can also be made through the Rotary Club's website. Organizers are still recruiting volunteers, with teams of four to six people needed for the day. Volunteers must supply their own transportation, bags and signage identifying their team, while the Rotary Club provides an assigned route, expected to take about two hours, followed by a barbecue.
Anyone interested in donating or volunteering can find more information and sign up through the Rotary Club's website.
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