Gather, connect and Nourish
Hunger is one of the most complex issues we work with at Wild Rose Community Connections. Whether we are hungering for connections with others, sustenance or both - the void can be ever-present. Our community has a number of different ways we are working towards nourishing the bodies and souls of the communities we serve.
292,466 lbs of food RESCUED in 2025
3015 food hampers were distributed in 2025
757 of those were delivered by VOLUNTEERS to those without transportation, isolated or housebound
FOODConnexx Program
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FoodConnexx reduces food insecurity, provide a means for vulnerable people to access food in a manner that maintains dignity, builds community and challenges inequality.
Most food establishments such as grocery stores and restaurants have goods from week to week that cannot be sold due to damage, excess or imminent best before dates, but may be perfectly still consumable. With the help of our partners we rescue this food weekly that would have otherwise gone to the landfill. We are affiliated with Food Banks Alberta.
High River Food Distributions Changes - Effective November 1, 2026 at 54 10th Ave SE., we will change the drop-in Markets to appointment based Markets.
By Appointment - Market Style distribution: Every Sunday and Monday from 1:00 - 3:00 those registered with the FoodConnexx Program can access the program by texting (preferred) or calling 403 336-2893 and request a 10 minute time slot to pick up food packages. Each household can visit once every 2 weeks.
Please specify your day of preference (Sunday or Monday) and time (ie: 1:15) and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
Place your request 1 week before your visit
Please bring your own bags. For singles or couples - 1 bag for food and 1 bag for refridgerated/frozen foods. Families of 4 or more - 2 bags for food and 1 bag for refridgerated/frozen foods.
Regular bags are considered 1 bag. Large bags will be considered 2 bags.
FoodConnexx Contact:
Email highriverfoodrescue@gmail.com or text 403-336-2893.
GOOD FOOD BOX ~ GFB resumed in September 2026
Wild Rose Community Connections is proud to be a Good Food Box Hub! This is a program where ANYONE can purchase boxes of fresh fruits and vegetables at an affordable price.
To order your Good Food Box simply send your e-transfer payment to highriverfoodrescue@gmail.com and add in the message box what size you want, how many boxes wanted, how many children and adults are benefitting and phone number.
Box options: (Prices include $5.00 delivery fee that covers the cost of fuel to bring boxes from Calgary to Wild Rose Community Connections office.)
Small (15-20 lbs) $40.00 Medium (25-30 lbs) $45.00 Large (35-40 lbs) $50.oo Important Good Food Box 2026 dates:
Please go to our Events Calendar to see order and pick up dates.
Grow A Row
Donate fresh vegetables from your garden to help provide healthy options to our clients in their food hampers each week. Donations can be dropped off at 54 10 Avenue SE High River on Tues, Wed and Thurs between 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.
HARVEST HIGH RIVER
When struggling to make ends meet, putting fresh produce on the table can be especially challenging. The general public is permitted to collect fresh fruits and vegetables from public (Town owned) trees and shrubs. In partnership with the Town, the locations of items that can be picked have been mapped.