Food Programs
If you are experiencing food insecurity, our food programs are here for you!
To meet the food security needs of the people in our community, Community Connections’ Food Programs offer free food pick up 2 times a week at our Food Bank. Food for our Food Bank is both purchased and donated by community members and local businesses through our Food Recovery Program.
The Food Program provides:
- Fresh produce, dairy, meat and non-perishables.
- Baby supplies, kids snacks, vitamins, and personal hygiene items as needed
- When available – donated clothing, household items, furniture, blankets and bus tickets
- Kids Backpack programme
- Christmas programming during the month of December
- Referrals to other services as required
Please inform us of any dietary restrictions or specific nutrition needs.
The Food Recovery Program
Our food recovery program collects foods that are fit for consumption but not fit for sale from local food retailers. Any waste is composted or fed to animals.
New from June 2022, excess food from food pick-up days will be diverted from food waste and made into nutritious ready-to-go meals by our Kitchen Manager, Austin Luciow, at the Neighbourhood Kitchen.
Contact us for more information on becoming a program partner or food waste recipient.
The Neighbourhood Kitchen
The Neighbourhood Kitchen is a shared commercial kitchen space managed by Red Seal Chef Austin Luciow. Austin will be making use of products not taken home by food bank clients and turning them into ready-to-eat meals.
The kitchen will also work with rental customers and area producers to concentrate on local businesses.
If you would like to rent the kitchen to host a course for business needs or volunteer please contact the kitchen manager at kitchen@community-connections.ca
Food Pick-Up Times
Tuesday
3pm-6pm
Priority pickups for families
Thursday
10am – 1pm
Priority pickups for seniors
Food Pick-Up Location
Client Eligibility
There are no eligibility requirements. However, to register for the food bank, we will do a brief optional response questionnaire with clients prior to food access. This allows us to get to know our clients, introduce them to our programs and helps us to better understand the demographics of our client base and how to meet their needs.
Special Thanks
We have many dedicated volunteers who spend more than 500 hours each month sorting and repackaging food, assisting with distribution and helping at special events. We could not do what we do at the Food Programs without our amazing volunteers. Their commitment is immeasurable and invaluable!
Need more info?
Contact: Hannah Whitney
Phone: 250-837-2920
Email: info@community-connections.ca
Interested in volunteering for the Food Program?
Contact: Hannah Whitney
Phone: 250-837-2920
Email: hwhitney@community-connections.ca
What else is available in Revelstoke?
We’ve compiled a quick guide of Free and low cost options available in Revelstoke. This guide includes programs provided through Community Connections and other local organisations.
Community Connections Food Bank is a member of Food Banks BC, Food Banks Canada and Good Food Organizations.
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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