sanj How much is a Smile Cookie? Smile Cookies cost between $1 (plus taxes). 100% of the proceeds go to help local, regional charities. When does this program start/end? Smile Cookies will be available from September 13-19. How much of the price goes to charities and community organizations? 100% of the price (before taxes) goes to … Read more
BC Hydro has teamed up with local food banks to provide you with a free energy saving kit. Each kit includes items to help you save energy: LED bulbs weather-stripping for around windows and doors high efficiency showerheads water-saving tap aerators LED night light fridge and freezer thermometer step by step instruction guide to help … Read more
We’ve been there in the past: For 40 years, food banks have been dedicated to helping Canadians living with food insecurity. Across Canada, over 3,000 food banks and community agencies come together to serve our most vulnerable neighbours. Since 2010, as a system, we’ve sourced and shared almost 1.5 billion pounds of food and Food … Read more
We thank Dewar Boutilier, whose hard work and dedication has been appreciated over the years as Vice-President of our board AND as multi-faceted helper in the many areas needed., He has stepped down due to moving. We will all miss him dearly, and wish him the best his his new life ventures!
A huge thank you to CoastFM, Freshco and City Transfer for helping to raise over $65,000 for the Foodbank. This was done with the Stuff the Trailer campaign, the Pallet Challenge, and the wonderful donations from our community. You’ve helped us Feed Our Community!
On Dec 11, all tips and some proceeds from food orders were donated to the foodbank. $1500 was raised! We thank you sooo much
… to Powell River community who helped us raise money to feed the community. Totals so far from cash, cheques, pallets and gift cards is $55,515.75
Thank you for the fabulous donation of 100 meals to the Foodbank. Our clients are very happy!
We are closed from Dec 24 – Jan 4 Last day open this year is Wed 23rd Dec Reopening Tuesday Jan 5 2021
Thanks to Maple Leaf Foods, who used foodbank hubs to distribute their product to the households where extra food is needed. Savanna and some helpers picked up our share in Nanaimo; they braved a rocky winter sailing to bring the goods home.