Support Programs & Services

Christmas Bureau

This collaborative community effort helps eligible Blackfalds families and individuals celebrate and enjoy the holidays through the provision of a Christmas food hamper and gift cards to be used for the purchase of Christmas presents.

To donate, please send, or drop off, contributions at the FCSS office (5018 Waghorn Street).

(Blackfalds FCSS accepts cash, gift cards, and cheque donations (payable to the Blackfalds Food Bank)).

Be sure to include your return address and specify what you are donating for. You will receive a tax receipt within 2 weeks.

Apply before November 30, 2026.

Winter Coat Program

Through the generous support of our local partners and residents, this program provides eligible children in Blackfalds with new winter coats.

Apply before October 2, 2026.

Back to School Program

Our Back to School program ensures that every student in our community has access to the supplies needed to reach their full academic potential by providing access to school supplies for Blackfalds' students in Kindergarten through Grade 12.

Apply before August 12, 2026.

While we currently cannot accept e-transfers, we accept cash, card, and cheque donations to the programs listed above!

If you are writing a cheque, please make it payable to the Town of Blackfalds and use the memo line to list the program you'll donate to.
ex: FCSS/Back to School, FCSS/Winter Coat Program, FCSS/Christmas Bureau

Please send, or drop off, contributions to the FCSS office (Civic Centre | Lower Level | 5018 Waghorn Street ).

Thank you for your generosity!

FCSS Support Programs Application Form

Eligible candidates for our support programs must complete the form below and provide:

Proof of Identity (Photo ID & Alberta Health Care cards for dependent children)
Proof of residency (utility bill or similar showing applicant's address)
Proof of current income

See if you are eligible to receive support for programs.

Approval of this application is at the sole discretion of FCSS. Blackfalds FCSS retains the right to refuse service to applicants based on the information provided or other details found through the application process.

FCSS will exercise discretion and will ensure that the reputation and good standing of Blackfalds FCSS are upheld.

First Name *

Last Name *

Mailing and Street Address *

Postal Code

Phone No *

Email Address *

Date of Birth *

Gender *

Additional Family Information

Please fill out name of each family member in your immediate household in the following order:

First Name, Last Name, Relationship to Applicant, Gender, Age, AHC#, School, Grade

Total Number in Household

Please indicate all persons living in the same dwelling and related by blood, marriage, common-law relationship or adoption.

Number of Adults

(18 & over, related by blood, marriage, common-law relationship)

Number of Children

(under 18 related by blood or adoption)

Available Support Programs

Please indicate which subsidized program you are applying for (select all that apply) Back To School
Winter Coat
Christmas Bureau

Consent

By checking the box, you agree to the following:

1. The above noted applicant is the main applicant and is responsible to inform all members of the household family about the program and conditions of use.

2. Blackfalds FCSS has permission to check the information within this application.

3. Blackfalds FCSS has permission to share information within this application between The Town of Blackfalds support programs for the purpose of assessing the application.

4. Blackfalds FCSS may contact the applicant in matters pertaining to this application.

5. The information provided for this application is true.

6. If there is a change in household circumstances (i.e. change of address, new job etc.) please notify Blackfalds FCSS immediately. Changes may impact program eligibility.

7. It is understood that it becomes the applicant's responsibility to re-apply every year in order to continue to receive the Blackfalds FCSS Support Programs

Misuse of program privileges or misinformation provided on this application may result in a loss of privileges or penalty. * I understand all the terms above

Personal information provided through this online form will be used for the sole purpose of registering for subsidized programs offered by Town of Blackfalds FCSS. This information is collected under the authority of Section 4(c) of the Protection of Privacy Act and will be protected under Part 1 of the Act. Questions regarding the collection and/or use of this information may be directed to the Information Governance Coordinator at access@blackfalds.ca or by phone at 403.885.6370.

* - denotes required field