Food Services
Below are information and resources for food services in BC.
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Fairfield Gonzales Community Food Programs
The Fairfield Gonzales Community Center has 3 separate food programs in place. The Community Freezer program: Located in the foyer, runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm. People are welcome to take a selection of frozen foods and meats. Outdoor Food Pantry program:...
Free Meals Through The Anawim House
The Anawim House has reopened and is now able to service individuals in need. This organization offers meals and other services on a daily basis. Doors open at 9:30 am and close for the day at 4:15 pm. Breakfast is offered from 9:30 – 10:30 am and Lunch is served at...
Mill Bay CMS Food Bank
The Mill Bay CMS Food Bank provides food hampers once a month to individuals and families in need. All you need to bring is identification and proof of residence in the Cobble Hill, Shawnigan Lake, or Mill Bay area. Hamper pickup is Tuesdays from 9:00am-2:00pm....
Saanich Peninsula Lions Food Bank
The Saanich Peninsula Lions Food Bank is an emergency food service that is there to help you and your family in your time of need. Registration is easy and can be done on their website or in person. Once registered, you will receive one hamper per month and have...
Cowichan Valley Basket Society
The Cowichan Valley Basket Society has a dining room that provides coffee, pastries and lunch. Coffee and pastries are served from 8:30 am to 11 am and a nutritious lunch is served from 11 am to 3:30 pm. It is open Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:45pm and Saturday...
CRD Food Share Network
The Food Share Network is a collection of food access resources for people living in the Capital Regional District. The website provides a list of organizations and locations that currently offer food bank options and hot meals, as well as times/days of the week each...
Saanich Peninsula Lions Holiday Food Drive
The Saanich Peninsula Lions Food Bank will be offering Christmas Hampers for those who have registered before November 30th, 2023. Those looking to register for a Christmas Hamper from the Saanich Peninsula Lions Food Bank must live on the Saanich Peninsula (North of...
Goldstream Food Bank is offering 2023 Holiday Hampers
Applications are now open for 2023 Christmas hampers at the Goldstream Food Bank. The form is found both on their website and in several bricks and mortar locations. Food hampers will contain food products, toys, and other household supplies. Location: 761 Station...
The Mustard Seed is offering 2023 Holiday Hampers
The Mustard Seed is offering 2023 Christmas hampers for families, couples, and singles in need. You can register in person at 625 Queens Avenue between 9:00am and 1:00pm or call 250-953-1588 (Note that it may take up to 2 business days for a response due to the volume...