Taber town council got an update on the Taber Food Bank Society during its regular meeting on June 8, 2026. The discussion focused on the food bank’s recent activities and its newsletter, giving council a closer look at how the organization is using its recently increased funding from the town.
The meeting was recorded and is now available for anyone to watch on the Town of Taber YouTube channel. Council meets at 3:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at the Council Chambers (A-4900 50 Street), and residents can also find agendas and minutes on the town’s Mayor and Council page.
The check-in comes just a few months after council made a big funding decision. At a special meeting on March 26, 2026, council voted to nearly double the food bank’s annual contribution, raising it from $2,760 to $5,000. The food bank had asked for the bump to help meet growing demand in Taber and the surrounding area.
The Taber Food Bank Society’s mission is to meet real and immediate food needs while also looking for longer-term solutions to hunger and poverty. The group has been busy in 2026. On April 23, it teamed up with Taber Adult Learning to host a Volunteer Recruitment Fair during National Volunteer Week, an event that aimed to connect willing residents with local organizations that need help.
The local focus on food security comes as Alberta food banks face wider challenges. Food Banks Canada gave the province a D- on its 2026 poverty report card, pointing to serious problems with food insecurity. The full meeting recording gives residents a chance to see how their elected officials and local organizations are working together on this front.
