80,000 pounds of free potatoes up for grabs in Calgary this weekend

Guru Nanak Free Kitchen Calgary will be giving away 80,000 pounds of free potatoes on April 25, 2026. (Facebook/Guru Nanak Free Kitchen)

A Calgary community group is preparing to give away 80,000 pounds of free potatoes this weekend.

Guru Nanak Free Kitchen Calgary will be set up at the McKnight CTrain Station on Saturday, and will begin distributing the unwashed vegetables at 1 p.m.

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If you plan to snatch some spuds, you’re asked to bring your own bag to help speed up the process.

The potatoes will be available first come, first served – as supplies last.

Guru Nanak is looking for 30 volunteers to help them with their endeavour.

“Since these are loose potatoes, extra helping hands will make a big difference,” the group said in a Facebook post.

Volunteers can reach out to the organization via Facebook – or show up at the LRT station at 10:30 a.m., no registration required.