Beyond the Numbers, Voices of Food Insecurity Food insecurity is more than not having enough food. Interfaith Food Bank Society of Lethbridge is inviting community members to join in a community conversation where lived experiences, community voices and local data come together to help us better understand food insecurity in Lethbridge.
Behind every food bank statistic is an unique individual with a unique story. Too often we look for solutions without understanding the impossible choices that people have to make when there is not enough food on the table, or without having a clear perspective on how food insecurity creates barriers for almost every other community service. The Client Advisory Committee at Interfaith Food Bank has been working to collect stories from those accessing Emergency Food Supports, and believes that through hearing stories of those experiencing food insecurity first hand, we can make informed choices about how to work together to address hunger in our community.
The forum, hosted in the Co-op Community Kitchen at the food bank, will provide both lunch and learning opportunities. Participants of the forum will hear stories of people with lived experience of food insecurity; explore what the data tells us about food insecurity in our community; talk about the barriers and gaps people experience when accessing food and other
essential supports; create space for community dialogue, questions and ideas; and discuss how we can work together toward meaningful solutions and change.
In addition to voices of food bank recipients, stories will be shared by partner agencies, including Family Centre Society, Lethbridge Public Interest Research Group (LPIRG), Inclusion Lethbridge and Lethbridge Family Services Immigrant Services.
Beyond the Numbers, Voices of Food Insecurity Forum
- Friday, October 23, 2026
- 12:30 – 2:30pm
- In the Co-op Community Kitchen at Interfaith Food Bank
- Lunch provided, no charge for admission.
For more information on Interfaith Food Bank, please visit www.interfaithfoodbank.ca or contact Danielle McIntyre, Executive Director at 403-320-8779.