14 Years Strong – Join Us This September!
Donate food or funds. Volunteer your time. Every action counts.
Since 2011, the Emergency Services Food Drive has raised awareness of local food security and hunger, while providing essential resources to the food bank to support those in need. Each year, the Food Drive brings together emergency services crews, community groups, and individuals, fostering a sense of teamwork and community. You can join this effort by donating food or funds, or by volunteering your time to make a difference.
When is the Food Drive?
This year the Emergency Services Food Drive will be held on Wednesday September 17th, 2025 . Volunteers gather at 4pm and Collection Teams hit the street from 4:30pm.
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!
How you can make a difference
1. Choose Your Contribution!
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Non-perishable food items
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Cash or online donation
- Business Sponsorship
- Volunteer
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2. Drop Off or Register
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- Food Drop off: Outreach Building – 416 2nd Street West
- Funds Drop off: Main Office – 314 2nd St East
- Volunteer registration: https://activitymessenger.com/p/IdVskvn
3. Spread the Word
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- Share our posts on social media and use #FuelHopeRevelstoke
- Tag us on Facebook or Instagram
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
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 17th.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to Jenna Thomsen
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 jthomsen@community-connections.ca or call Jenna on 250 837 2920 ext. 205
2024 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
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 - 4:00pm
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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