Fresh sourdough for quarantining neighbours and other random acts of kindness by Calgarians

Throughout the month of December, CBCstations across the countryinvite you to helpMake the Season Kindas we celebrate the kindness of others with special programming and acoming together in support of local charities.

In Calgary, for 36years, residents have been donating to the Calgary Food Bank through CBC/Radio-Canada's annual Food Bank Drive, raising more than $21million. This year, fromDec. 3to 24, join us virtually for special broadcasts, events, auctions and online sales while helping us reach our goal of $1 million to the Calgary Food Bankfrom the comfort of your home. Orattend one of our drive-thru coffee and mug sales to make a donation and receive this year's limited edition mug.

A new report says food banks in Canada have seen a major surge in visits throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and the high cost of living and ongoing economic disruption is bound to create countless new clients in the months ahead.

• Click hereto donate to the Calgary Food Bank

Many of us have been impacted financially by the pandemic, limiting usin ways we might traditionally contribute. But there are many opportunities to spread generosity and kindness aside from making monetary donations. You can also put a smile on yourface and the faces of others by spreading acts of kindness in your community.

WATCH | Calgarians make a coffee run to help the Calgary Food Bank

Cars line up for coffee to kick off CBC's food bank drive

3 years ago

Duration 1:08

One Gray Knight coffee is back and Calgarians lined up bright and early to get theirs and contribute to the Calgary Food Bank.

Share your story with us of how you showed or received an act of kindness this year and be entered to win a local prize pack. Your act of kindness may even be featured on CBC Calgary.No act of kindness is too big or too small.

Maybe you or someone you know picked up groceries for an elderly neighbour? Organized a virtual play date? Got a call from a long lost friend that made your day? Sewed homemade masks, or sent coffee to your local front-line workers?

Here are some of the wonderful stories we've received so far, with thanks to all who wrote or called in to CBC Calgary and even more, to all of those who are carrying outthese random acts of kindness in the community. We'll share more of these heart-warming acts that have been shared with usin the days ahead, on theCalgary Eyeopener, TheHomestretch, the CBC Calgary's website and social media.

FromAdrianne Busch:

"On July 10, 2021, my husband suffered a severe heat stroke due to an intense run. Someone found him in a state of suffering and called an ambulance. We are so thankful to that person and EMS for taking care of him that day. After an ICU stay on a ventilator, several days in hospital and a few weeks recovery at home, he made a full recovery. We are so thankful to the Good Samaritan that called the ambulance, to EMS, the doctors and nurses in ICU and on internal medicine. We are also especially grateful to my husband's company for supporting us, to our sweet friends and family for their support and to my parents for stepping in to care for our kids. So much kindness to be thankful for."

FromKaren Condon:

"I would like to nominate Helen for this contest for her act of kindness. I met Helen because the place where I am employed had an employee pass away that was Helen's neighbour. Helen and I have been working together for the past few weeks on helping her neighbour's son navigate all the things that need to be done after his father's death. Helen has done so much and continues to do so and she amazes me. This nomination is the least I can do for such an incredible human being."

FromMathilde Denier:

"In spring, when my neighbours came back from Mexico, I offered to go and pick groceries for them during their quarantine. They declined the offer because they got some delivered by some family members but I made a nice loaf of sourdough bread for them. I delivered it on their doorstep and they loved it. My neighbour even posted a photo of my bread on Facebook to thank me!"

FromLen:

"Reciprocal thoughtfulness: People we know save their turkey/chicken carcasses in their freezer andwe pick up, make vats of soup, then take containers of homemade soups to people living on their ownor caregivers of handicapped/ill family members. We usually have half a dozen 750 ml containers in the freezer we can pass over at any time to people who could use an easy meal when they're in a bind."

Again you canshareyour storywith us of how you showed or received an act of kindness this year with an online formhereor by using the hashtag#CBCFeedsYYC on Instagram or Twitter. You can also share your act of kindness by calling and leaving a message for the Calgary Eyeopener at403-521-6209 orthe Homestretch403-521-6244.

You'll be entered in a chance to winprize packs that include:

• Julie Van Rosendaal'sCookies I Have Lovedcookbook.
• A limited-editionMilk Jarcandle.
• A $50 gift card toBowtie Pizza.
• A 36-piece box of salted caramel chocolates fromMaster Chocolate.
• A chocolate gingerbread person fromcochu Chocolatier.
• A wooden CBC-engraved tree ornament.
• A 12-ouncebag of One Gray Knight coffee beans fromFratello Coffee Roasters.
• A limited-edition One Gray Knight coffee mug.
• CBC Calgary winter swag (retro socks, toque, scarf, mittens).

Deadline to enter to win is Friday, Dec. 17, at noon MT.

• See the full schedule of events, contests, auction items, partners and more for theCBC/Radio-Canada's annual Calgary Food Bank Drivehere.