Links to Resources
Resources
Calgary Seniors Resource Society
Carya Calgary and 403-Seniors Outreach
Bag Half Full grocery delivery service operated by UofC students
Other Seniors Associations
Calgary Chinese Elderly Citizens’ Association (CCECA)
Greater Forest Lawn 55+ Society
Grocery Delivery and Other Services
Kerby Centre
If you are a senior who cannot leave your home for groceries or medications, please contact their Grocery Delivery Program at (403) 234-6571. They are opening the program to any senior regardless of income, including those in self-isolation.
Cyber Seniors an organization that will get you connected with technology!!
Outreach Programs Still Operating
- Grocery Delivery Program (Thrive) is expanding to serve more seniors (403) 234-6571
- Seniors Information Resources by phone (403) 705-3246
- Volunteer Department 403-705-3177
- Elder Abuse Resource Line (403) 705-3250
- Kerby Rotary Shelter for older adults fleeing elder abuse
Extended Family Volunteer Group
Extended Family is offering free grocery pick up and delivery. www.extendedfamilyca.org calgaryextendedfamily@gmail.com (403) 277-0104
Free Grocery Service by University of Calgary Students: http://www.yycgrocerydelivery.com/
Bag Half Full Free Grocery Delivery ServiceBag half Full is a grocery delivery service started by Uof A medical students that has expanded into several other cities and will carry on after the pandemic. They cater to individuals/families who are sick, self-isolating and/or immunocompromised, as well as individuals who are elderly or have disabilities that limit their access to grocery services.
Services: 1. Pick-up and delivery of online grocery orders 2. Grocery shopping and delivery 3. Prescription pick-up and delivery There is no delivery or service fee, individuals can pay for their groceries online in advance OR they can use e-transfer, cash or cheque to pay the amount on the final receipt to the volunteer that paid for and picked up the order themselves. Orders can be placed several ways including: 1. Using the following google form: https://forms.gle/inDDf7Sr2iKze8W48 2. Via our website (connects you to the form above): https://www.baghalffull.com/calgary 3. By emailing baghalffullyyc@gmail.com 4. By phone at 587-982-3804 All volunteers are recruited from health care professional programs in Alberta, including UofC, UofA, MRU and SAIT. Most of their volunteers are students and ALL are required to have background checks. For more information about the initiative you can visit their Facebook page (@baghalffull), Instagram (baghalffull) or https://www.baghalffull.com |
Pharmacy at Your Door
Medications Delivered to your door and telephone Pharmacist consultations. https://pharmacyatyourdoor.ca/
Calgary Co-op:
Effective Monday March 23,we will devote 8:00 am to 9:00 am every Monday, Wednesday and Friday especially to seniors and people living with disabilities, so that they have an opportunity to shop in a freshly sanitized, fully stocked store.
Sobeys:
Is introducing a “Golden Shopping Hour” for seniors. It is on a store by store basis so you will need to call the store nearest you to see if they are offering it.
Calgary Seniors Resource Society:
Offers a full suite of supports to seniors from grocery drop offs and pet supply deliveries. Espescially for those with a limited social network.
www.calgaryseniors.org/seniors-social-supports
Parkdale Community Association
If you require assistance with errands or groceries and live in or around Parkdale, the Parkdale Community Association is offering to do that for you. contact communications@parkdalecommunity.com
Lina’s Italian Market
- First shopping hour is for seniors only, 8 AM-9 AM.
- 10% shopping discount for seniors.
- Free delivery to seniors and senior homes.
