Current Food Needs

How to Make a Food Donation

Supporting our community is easy with food donations.

All non-perishable items can be dropped off at the Pincher Creek Ranchlands Mall donation bin located outside the Co-op Grocery Store.

Donation Guidelines:

  • Bulk Items: We can repackage bulk goods like sugar, oats, and rice, so please donate them as purchased.

  • Best Before Dates: We accept canned and packaged items up to 6-12 months past their “Best Before” date.

  • Fresh Produce: Fresh fruits and vegetables are welcome. Please email us to coordinate a drop-off time at our warehouse.

  • Donation of All or Part of Beef/Meat: All meat donations require the donor to follow our donation guidelines below. Meat Donation Form

We Will Not Accept:

  • Canned items in bulging, rusty, leaking, severely dented or without a label. 

  • Canned infant formula after the expiry date on the can. 

  • Home-canned or processed foods including jams, pickles, and blanched vegetables. 

  • Food which has been contaminated by insects, rodents or chemicals.

  • Oatmeal

  • Peanut Butter

  • Canned Veggies

  • Pasta

  • Juice Boxes

  • Canned Fruit

  • Beef/Chicken Broth

  • Ketchup

  • Granola Bars

  • Soups

Every contribution helps us support individuals and families in need. Thank you for making a difference!

Process for Meat Donations

Process for providing a Charitable Receipt to the Donor:

Process for providing a Charitable Donation Receipt to the Donor:

1. The donor notifies the PCDCFC that they wish to make a donation of beef. The Coordinator will inform the donor of the following process and requirements.

2. The dollar amount per pound will be determined by the current value of regular ground beef at the Pincher Creek Coop as of the date of the donation.

3. All beef donations will be considered ‘regular ground beef’.

4. If the donor is not in agreement with the current valuation they may withdraw the donation.

5. The donor will indicate what percentage of the animal is being donated and the Coordinator will weigh the meat once it is received.

6. The donated meat must be slaughtered and processed in a licensed facility that meets provincial and federal regulations and requirements.

7. If requested by the donor, the PCDCFC will pay for the cost of processing for the portion of the animal that is being donated (by weight) at the current price at the butchering facility.

8. A charitable receipt will be issued to the donor for the value of the beef (as determined in point 2 listed above), less the cost of processing.