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How to Pack a Powerful Hamper: Tips for Making a Meaningful Impact

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How to Pack a Powerful Hamper: Tips for Making a Meaningful Impact

Whether you’re planning your next grocery run or just wrapped up a giving gathering with friends, thank you. Every item you collect helps us support families in our community, and we are deeply grateful.

At Made by Momma, we know you want your donation to truly make a difference—and we’re here to help make that easy! Our helpful tips, checklists, and wishlists guide you through everything you need to build thoughtful, nutritious non-perishable food hampers, including options for various dietary needs and restrictions.

Want a little inspiration before you shop? Check out the amazing short video created by our Spring MRU Nursing Students – it’s packed with helpful tips and real examples of what goes into a great hamper. Their efforts not only support the families we serve but also empower donors like you to give with impact.

Below, you’ll find:

🎥 Haven’t seen the videos yet? Click here to watch them on TikTok or Instagram. They’re quick, practical, and a great way to learn more about what’s needed.

📲 Don’t forget to follow us on social media to see even more behind-the-scenes content, volunteer highlights, and future donation projects:

Together, we’re making a difference—one hamper at a time. 💛

Neighbour Day 2025

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DUE TO THE FORECASTED RAIN, OUR OUTDOOR ACTIVITES HAVE BEEN CANCELLED!
However – our (indoor) BAKE SALE is still happening! Pop by between 10am and 2pm and grab some delicious treats!

Come celebrate Neighbour Day with Made by Momma and The Happy Birthday Project!

Join us for some free family fun! There will be a live DJ, face painting, magician, bouncy castles, and more!

The delicious Avatara Pizza food truck will once again be attending!

Bring a donation of unopened diapers or formula to receive a $2 discount coupon for your lunch.

Don’t forget your loonies & toonies for our awesome BAKE SALE and Kids Garage sale!

Stay up-to-date on our Facebook Event Page!

  • Saturday, June 21st, 2025
  • 11 am – 2 pm
  • 66 21 Street NW – Centrally located in West Hillhurst

National Volunteer Week 2025

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Celebrating the hearts and hands that make Made by Momma possible…..
Happy National Volunteer Week!

At the heart of Made by Momma are our many volunteers – this video is just a small sample of the volunteers who helped make the magic happen during National Volunteer Week 2025! While we were not able to capture everyone, this shows the incredible dedication of those who are a part of what we do every day at Made by Momma. From 6 months to 16 years of supporting our mission, and volunteering with us…. these volunteers are pretty incredible!

“Each individual volunteer contribution, big or small, creates momentum and has the power to influence and inspire, joining a wave of positive change!” ~ Volunteer Canada

2025 Summer Intern Opportunities

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Looking for a meaningful summer position in a dynamic and vibrant non-profit organization? Love giving back to the community? We’ve got exciting news… we’re looking for a fabulous summer intern to join our team!.

As a volunteer-run organization, every aspect of what we do is done by volunteers….client intake, cooking & baking, updating the website, tracking data, planning events, making baby essential care packages, answering emails, delivering meals, organizing donation drives, attending community events…and everything in between!

The summer months can be a busy time for our organization so we’re looking forward to finding a dynamic summer intern to join our team, and help us run our Resource Centre, the Social + Good Charity | Kitchen, our warehouse, and our community events. The position currently available is the Communications & Engagement Intern.

We’d love to find passionate and caring applicants who are taking or have taken Non-profit Studies, Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Event Management, Business or Management studies to be a part of our team.

If you are passionate about the work our charity does and you’d like to apply for this position, please get in touch with us. Additional information on the available roles can be found here: 2025 Summer Intern Job Opportunity

This summer job will provide you with the opportunity to acquire new skills and gain valuable work experience in the non-profit sector.

We thank all applicants for their interest, suitable applicants will be contacted for interviews.

15 Years!

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🎉 Sweet 16 here we come!. 🎉

For 15 years, we’ve been building hope, supporting families, and making a difference – together. 💖✨

None of this would be possible without our incredible supporters, volunteers, and community who believe in our mission every day.

Thank you for 15 years of generosity, commitment, and impact. Here’s to the past, the present, and an even brighter future ahead! 💫

#MadeByMomma #15YearsOfImpact #VolunteerRun #DonationDriven #ImpactFocused #StrongerTogether #BetterTogether #WomenHelpingWomen #MomsHelpingMoms #WeLOVEWhatWeDo #MomsMatter #KidsAreWorthIt

Zade’s Christmas Drive 2024

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THANK YOU to the incredible volunteer team at Zade’s Christmas Drive – thank you for choosing to support Made by Momma in your donation drive efforts in honor of Zade’s memory. It was a very special gift, that was very meaningful to our team.

3rd Annual Gift of Christmas Dinner

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This is our community at its best. It’s beyond heartwarming to see how this project comes together to make a real difference in the lives of those in need.

THANK YOU to Maxim Olshevsky, Astra Group, Save-On-Foods (Mount Royal), Hasbro, and the countless donors and volunteers who worked together to make this incredible event possible.

Charity Poker Tournament

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You’re invited to a Charity Poker Tournament! 
Hosted by our friends Fire Ant Contracting.
Saturday February 22nd, 2025
Enjoy a night out while raising funds for Made by Momma and Kids Cancer Care.

High River Christmas Market 2024

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Come and join us at the Town of High River Christmas Market!
Saturday November 16th, 2024
2pm – 8pm
Highwood Centre
128 5th Ave SW, High River 

Made by Momma will be hosting the Cookie Decorating Station during the market.
Our delicious sugar cookies are baked with love in our commercial kitchen.
Cookies can be decorated by donation with all proceeds supporting our community programs!
We’d love to see you there! ♥

Thank you to https://www.instagram.com/sundays.market for having us there!

DUELING PIANOS FUNdraiser 2024

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DUELING PIANOS FUNdraiser for MADE BY MOMMA

Call your friends, get your song requests ready, and get your tickets for our 13th Annual Fall FUNdraiser to help local families impacted by situations of adversity and crisis!

The 13th Annual Made by Momma Fall FUNdraiser will be held Thursday, November 7th, at the fun & fabulous Aussie Rules Foodhouse & Bar! Plan a girls’ night out, get your work team together or come for a great night out with your spouse, your neighbours or a big group of friends – and join us for an evening of fun in support of vulnerable Calgary families. 100% of the funds raised at this event will directly help families in need in our community!

* Online Auction * Wine Pull * 50/50 Draw * Balloon Pops * Mystery Envelope * Golden Ticket *

Your ticket into the festivities includes live entertainment by the awesome Aussie Rules Dueling Pianos team, and a delicious dinner with dessert! The evening also includes an exciting online auction, a 50/50 Draw, Balloon Pops, Golden Ticket, and the Mystery Envelope Game! We’ll also be featuring the wine pull that everyone loves – where everybody wins!

Doors open at 6:30pm
Dinner at 7:30pm
Pianos at 8:00pm
The auction will close at approximately 10pm
Pianos play until 11:00pm
FUN all night long!

We hope you’ll join us and support our charity in making a difference in the lives of women and children facing situations of adversity and crisis. The evening is sure to be memorable, inspiring and above all, beneficial to the families we support.

—> GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! <—

Please follow us on Instagram, X/Twitter & Facebook and help us share the event on your social networks!

#Dueling4Donations #MadeByMomma #PianosWithPurpose

*Please note that all tickets are final sale. No refunds can be issued.