Empties 4 Food
In partnership with:
Our Empties 4 Food program turns empty drink containers into meaningful support for those in need. By collecting containers at our green bin locations, we raise funds that make a real difference in our community. Our green bins are generously provided by Regional Recycling Nanaimo, whose partnership helps make this program possible. Thanks to our generous supporters, we raised an incredible $420,276 in 2024—helping provide vital assistance. Together, we’re proving that small actions can lead to big change.
What is Empties 4 Food?
Donation Bin Locations
Larger empties donations can be dropped off at our Empties 4 Food sorting location at 1009 Farquhar Street during the following hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Nanaimo - North
Snaw Naw As Shell Station
7-Eleven Blueback
Harvest Church
Real Canadian Superstore
Neighbourhood Church
Hammond Bay Baptist Church
Milner Recycling
Nanaimo - Central
7-Eleven Departure Bay
Generations Church
Triple T Party Rentals
John’s Bedroom Barn
Oceanside Church
Nanaimo - South
Best Buy Liquor Store
Delicado’s Restaurant
Stones Marina
VIU Residence (North & South)
Loaves & Fishes Warehouse
BGC Chase River
Country Grocer Chase River
DBL Disposal Services LTD
Nanaimo and Area Landfill
St. Philip Anglican Church
Chemainus
Mid-Island Co-op Chemainus
Ladysmith
Ladysmith Marina
Manana Resort & Marina
Nanoose
Fairwinds Marina
Parksville
DBL Disposal
Mid Island Co-op
Gas & Go
Sayward
Mid-Island Co-op Sayward
Tahsis
North Maquinna Drive
Port McNeill
A-Frame Church
Smoke & Mirrors Food Truck
Port Hardy
Harvest Building
Mid Island Co-op Gas Bar
