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Barrhead FCSS

Barrhead and District Family and Community Support Services Society Programs

Barrhead and District Family and Community Support Services Society provides preventative programs and services that strive to enhance and strengthen individuals, families, and the community.

FCSS Community Programs:

  • Food Bank - Available to residents of Town and County of Barrhead, as well as the Fort Assiniboine area.
  • Santa’s Toy Box - Christmas toys for children 0-17 years of age.
  • Christmas Food Hamper Program
  • Coats for Kids - Gently used coats are available each fall.
  • Volunteer Registry - A community-based volunteer program.
  • School Lunch Program - at Barrhead Elementary School with nutritious home-cooked meals available for all students, subsidy application forms can be picked up at FCSS.
  • Early Childhood Development Initiative
  • Parent Link Centre
  • Senior’s Programs
  • Individual and Couple Counselling
  • Prevention of Family Violence
  • Community Development
  • Support and Advocacy
  • Family School Liaison

Contact FCSS

Phone: (780) 674-3341

5103 51 St, Barrhead, AB T7N 1A5

E-mail: [email protected]

Office Hours

Hours of Operation:

Monday thru Friday – 9:00 am – 4:30 pm

Closed Saturdays and Sundays

Summer Hours – Closed on Fridays

Barrhead Food Bank

Are you in need of a little help with your grocery costs in a month? The Barrhead Food Bank is open to anyone who feels they need a little help.

The Food Bank is in the Barrhead & District FCSS building. We are open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2-4.

The Food Bank is operated with the assistance and generosity of numerous community volunteers and groups who graciously give food and monetary donations to help provide food hampers for people in need.

Appointments are mandatory. Please call 780-284-7390 to make an appointment.

If you would like to support your community by making a donation to the Food Bank, you can drop off Food Bank donations at the FCSS office. 5103-51st Street.

Any and all donations are gratefully accepted. Some items that are always needed include canned meat/tuna, cereal, soup, beans, Mr. Noodles. We always accept fresh fruit and veggies.

Chill Zone

A place for youth to “chill” with friends, make crafts, create art, play mini sticks, take a ride down scooter mountain, eat snacks, listen to music, sing karaoke, play board games, celebrate the holidays, participate in community initiatives, gain knowledge about mental health and self-care and occasionally play a game console. Chillzone is a safe space for all youth to be themselves, try new experiences and most of all build natural support within their own age cohorts. Chillzone is a free program for all youth in Barrhead and surrounding areas.

Tuesday: Grades 4, 5, 6
Time: 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Location: Upstairs in the Agrena

Thursday: Grades 7, 8, 9
Time: 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Location: Upstairs in the Agrena

Barrhead Food Bank

Are you in need of a little help with your grocery costs in a month? The Barrhead Food Bank is open to anyone who feels they need a little help.

The Food Bank is in the Barrhead & District FCSS building. We are open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2-4.

The Food Bank is operated with the assistance and generosity of numerous community volunteers and groups who graciously give food and monetary donations to help provide food hampers for people in need.

Appointments are mandatory. Please call 780-284-7390 to make an appointment.

If you would like to support your community by making a donation to the Food Bank, you can drop off Food Bank donations at the FCSS office. 5103-51st Street.

Any and all donations are gratefully accepted. Some items that are always needed include canned meat/tuna, cereal, soup, beans, Mr. Noodles. We always accept fresh fruit and veggies.

Chill Zone

A place for youth to “chill” with friends, make crafts, create art, play mini sticks, take a ride down scooter mountain, eat snacks, listen to music, sing karaoke, play board games, celebrate the holidays, participate in community initiatives, gain knowledge about mental health and self-care and occasionally play a game console. Chillzone is a safe space for all youth to be themselves, try new experiences and most of all build natural support within their own age cohorts. Chillzone is a free program for all youth in Barrhead and surrounding areas.

Tuesday: Grades 4, 5, 6
Time: 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Location: Upstairs in the Agrena

Thursday: Grades 7, 8, 9
Time: 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Location: Upstairs in the Agrena

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