Get emergency food benefits online

Apply to receive emergency food benefits by Interac e-Transfer

MyAlberta Emergency Benefits lets Albertans apply online to the Income Support Contact Centre for emergency food benefits.

Albertans may apply online by signing in with an Alberta.ca Account to receive emergency food benefits by email transfer (Interac e-Transfer).

The Income Support Contact Centre provides emergency services to Albertans with low income, Income Support, and Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) clients, outside of normal operating hours; after 4:30 p.m. and before 8:15 a.m. Monday through Friday, weekends and holidays.

The Income Support program is income and asset tested.

If you need emergency benefits other than food, please call the Income Support Contact Centre at 1-866-644-5135.

During business hours, contact your Income Support worker or the Alberta Supports Contact Centre.