Donations to Food Banks

December 2023

1. President’s Message

2. Preparing for bargaining

3. At Impasse: The Graduate Labour Union and the University of Calgary Set to Enter Mediation

4. CAUT Parliament Hill Day

5. Department Reps for 2023-24

6. Faculty Association accepting nominees for Board of Directors positions

7. Recent pay increases for members

8. Defence Fund Dues increase from $6.50 to $8.00 per month

9. New CAUT Member Travel Benefit Program

10. Faculty Association Office Closure

11. Changes to Board of Directors

12. Faculty Association Dues are Tax Deductible

13. Donations to Food Banks

For the past number of years, in lieu of holiday gifts, the Faculty Association has donated to food banks in recognition of those in need at this time of year.

The Calgary Food Bank and the University of Calgary Students’ Union Campus Food Bank will each receive $2,500 this year.

Students’ Union Food Bank still accepting donations

The Students’ Union (SU) Food Bank spreads awareness, underscoring the importance of our campus community recognizing the prevalence of food insecurity and that it looks different to different people.

Beyond monetary donations, the most-needed donations are Tomato Paste, Tomato Soup, Baked Brown Beans (with and without pork), Kidney Beans, Chickpeas, Black beans, Hamburger Helper, Canned Salmon, Canned Turkey, Canned Sardines, Canned Pasta (Spaghettios), Canned Chili, Instant Oatmeal, Dry Laundry Soap, and Tampons/Pads.

For more information, contact the Students’ Union Food Bank by email at [email protected], phone at 403-220-8599, on campus at Volunteer Services in MacEwan Hall and online at https://www.su.ucalgary.ca/programs-services/student-services/food-bank/.