Food Donations

In Nanaimo:

Food donations can be brought to our warehouse at 210 Fry Street
from 10am - 3pm, Monday - Friday (barring holidays).
There are also food donation bins in the following stores in Nanaimo:

Superstore

Thrifty Foods

Fairway Market

Save On Foods

Country Grocer

Quality Foods

In Port Hardy:

Food donations can be brought to our Harvest Building at 7120 Market Street
from 11am - 3pm, Monday - Saturday (barring holidays).

A pick-up may be arranged for larger donations if we are able to at the time.

Most Needed Items:

  • Canned Vegetables and Fruit

  • Canned Beans

  • Canned Fish

  • Pasta and Pasta Sauce

  • Peanut Butter

For perishables such as milk, eggs, cheese, butter, margarine, fresh and frozen meat products, jams and jellies, please contact Loaves & Fishes office at 250-754-8347 to see if we can accept your donation.

We truly appreciate food donations, as they help support those in need and strengthen our community. Every contribution ensures individuals and families facing food insecurity have access to essential resources, providing meaningful assistance when it’s needed most.