Strathcona County’s Planning and Development Department has officially approved a development permit for the Strathcona Food Bank’s new home, the Nourish Centre.

The Food Bank partnered with Long & McQuade to purchase four acres of land near the Broadway Boulevard/Broadview Drive roundabout in Sherwood Park. The property will be shared, with the Food Bank building the Nourish Centre and Long & McQuade developing a music studio.

The project has faced challenges. Rising construction costs, U.S. tariffs, and an expanded warehouse design have pushed the price tag to $7.3 million, up from original estimates. The facility will now measure 18,000 sq. ft., with 3,000 additional sq. ft. dedicated to warehouse space.

As a result, the fundraising goal has increased from $2.5 million to $4.5 million. The remaining costs will be covered through savings, a conventional mortgage, and government grants.

When complete, the Nourish Centre will include:

• A community kitchen and gathering spaces

• A grocery-style pantry with walk-in coolers and freezers

• A reception area and expanded warehouse

This expansion comes at a crucial time—demand for food support has doubled in the past four years, with the Food Bank now distributing nearly 700 hampers each month.