Lori Mcritchie News Today

"It feels like that hamster wheel is just going faster and faster and we're struggling to keep up,” McRitchie.

Food banks in southern Alberta cities and towns say they are struggling to keep up with the rise in demand in their communities.

Food banks in southern Alberta cities and towns say they are struggling to keep up with the rise in demand in their communities.

The Airdrie Food Bank has a shiny new forklift to assist in its future storage operations, thanks to a $100,000 grant the charity received through the Community Services Recovery Fund this year.

According to McRitchie, lump sum cash donations like this, particularly when they are unanticipated, really help take some of the pressure off in what has been a challenging few years for the Airdrie Food Bank.

Airdrie Music Lessons raised $4,000 for the Airdrie Food Bank during the first ever Old School Community Dinner and Dance.

Airdrie Music Lessons raised $4,000 for the Airdrie Food Bank during the first ever Old School Community Dinner and Dance.

Airdrie Music Lessons raised $4,000 for the Airdrie Food Bank during the first ever Old School Community Dinner and Dance.

The Airdrie Knights of Columbus ran the 40 Cans for Lent initiative over the course of lent, raising close to $30,000 for the food bank.

The Airdrie Food Bank has a colourful history of helping Airdrie residents in need. From modest roots, its now an award-winning charity.