Emergency Services Food Drive
The Emergency Services Food Drive brings awareness to local food security issues and to hunger within our community. It helps to provide much needed resources to the food bank, in helping them help those who need a hand. The Food Drive fosters a feeling of community and teamwork between emergency services crews, community groups and individuals.
When is the Food Drive?
This year the Emergency Services Food Drive will be held on Tuesday September 12th, 2023 between 4pm and 8pm.
What happens?
This event will be a door to door fundraising event where teams will pick up your cash and non-perishable donations up from your door.
Keep an ear out for sirens in your neighbourhood 🙂
Want to volunteer?
This is one of the biggest volunteer events of the year and we would love your help!
We are looking for teams or individuals to join either the SORTING CREW or COLLECTION CREW.
To register please scan the QR code/click on the picture or hit the REGISTER HERE button below!
FAQs
What type of food is best to donate?
- Undented and unopened items within consumable date range
- Cans with ring pulls are great!
- Low sodium or Gluten Free appreciated
- Easy to prepare meals and snacks
- Dry goods like rice, beans and pasta
- Personal hygiene products are also great!
As a guideline: We appreciate anything you yourself would regular eat or feed your family!
What monetary donations are accepted?
Cash or cheques on the day or you can set up an online donation now through our Canada Helps donation form.
Who can I make a cheque out to?
Cheques can be made out to:
Revelstoke Community Food Bank
Will I receive a receipt for my monetary donation?
No receipts will be issued for donations under $100 unless otherwise requested.
For donations $100 or more, your details will be recorded and our finance team will process a receipt after the event.
If you prefer to receive a receipt straightaway please donate online and a receipt will be issued automatically.
I missed the event! Can I still donate?
No worries! We collect year round.
I missed the Event! Where can I drop off my donation?
Monetary donations can be dropped off at our Main Office – 314 2nd St East during business hours:
Monday – Thursday: 8:30am to 4:30pm and Friday: 8:30am to 12:30pm
Food donations can be dropped off at the Food Bank/Outreach Centre – 416 2nd St West during general opening hours:
Monday – Thursday: 9am to 3pm and Friday: 9am to 12pm
I'm a volunteer but I can't find volunteer details!
Please check your inbox or Junk folder for more emails with event details as we get closer to Sept 12th.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to Melissa Hemphill.
Can I use a work vehicle for the collection crew?
Absolutely! It’s entirely up to you/your eam (or your boss) what vehicle you’d like to use if you’re on the collection crew.
Looking for more information? Email mhemphill@community-connections.ca or call Melissa on 250 837 2920 ext. 202
2022 Emergency Food Drive
Main Office
Box 2880, 314 Second St East,
Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0
Hours
Mon to Thurs 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 12:30pm
Women's Centre
Suite C 113 2nd St. East
Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0
Hours
Mon to Wed 9am - 4pm
Outreach Building
Box 2880, 416 Second St West
Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0
Food Pick Up
Tuesday 3pm - 6pm (Family priority pickup)
Thursday 10am - 1pm (Senior priority pickup
Drop In
Tuesday 1pm - 4:30pm
Thursday 10am - 1pm
Contact Us
Phone: 250 837 2920
Fax: 250 837 2909
info@community-connections.ca
We acknowledge the land, traditions and culture of four nations; The Sinixt, Ktunaxa, Secwepemc and Syilx Okanagan.
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