Community Wellness Programs
Banff Public Library is pleased to offer a Little Free Pantry to those in need.
Food items in the Little Free Pantry are packaged and non-perishable. We also receive the occasional supply of bread from the Banff Food Rescue.
On the Little Free Pantry shelf, we also stock hygiene products such as soap, shampoo, deodorant, and feminine hygiene products.
Community partnerships with the Banff Food Rescue, donations from residents of Banff and community grants such as the Municipal Community Wellbeing grants, helps us keep the Little Free Pantry stocked.
Would you like to donate to the Little Free Pantry?
We welcome donations of unopened, non-perishable foods that you can drop off at the library front desk.
Here is a list of suggested donations:
- Canned goods:
- Fruits
- Vegetables
- Beans
- Soups / stews
- Fish / meat
- Tomato sauce
- Pasta sauce
- Condiments / Jams / Spices
- Unopened, packaged items:
- Pasta / ramen noodles
- Mac & cheese
- Rice
- Granola bars
- Cereal / oatmeal
- Fruit cups
- Juice boxes
- Baby formula
- Can openers
For more information about our Community Wellness Programs, please contact us by phone at 403.762.2661 or by email at director@banfflibrary.ab.ca.
Banff Food Map: Click here to download or pick up a copy at the library.
Banff Public Library is pleased to offer a diaper bank to those in need.
Diapers are available in a variety of sizes, and wipes and formula are also available.
For more information about our Community Wellness Programs, please contact us by phone at 403.762.2661 or by email at director@banfflibrary.ab.ca.
Fentanyl is in the Bow Valley—but harm reduction can save lives.
Free fentanyl testing strips with instructions are available in the Bow Valley at the following locations:
Banff:
- Alpine Medical Clinic
- Banff Public Library
- Bear St. Family Physicians*
- Gourlay’s Pharmacy*
- IDA Pharmacy*
Canmore:
- Grassroots Pharmacy*
- Ridgeview Medical Clinic*
- Shoppers Pharmacy*
Locations with * also carry Naloxone kits.
Questions or concerns?
Feel free to talk to Jessia, our Access and Inclusion Library Assistant at the Banff Public Library!