Comox Valley Food Bank (CVFB)

Food

Provided by Comox Valley Food Bank

Food Bank distributes free supplementary food to people in need
The CVFB reaches a wide range of urban and rural populations in the Comox Valley, from Oyster River in the North to Cook Creek in the South, including Hornby and Denman Island residents. The CVFB strives towards producing larger quantities of items in food hampers, better quality food, fresh produce, and healthy children’s snacks. Services offered include:

Drop-In:
Anyone in need of food is welcome to drop-in at 1255 McPhee Avenue, Courtenay.

For first time visitors at Comox Valley Food Bank, please bring picture ID such as a Driver’s License, BCID, Care Card and/or birth certificates for all members of the family. Staff will help with registration and collect some essential information to maintain accountability and keep accurate information about the needs of the community. Once registered, only the person picking up food for the family will be required to show ID at future visits.

Hours of Operation: 8:30 – 1:00pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays.

The office will remain open on Wednesdays from 8:30-2:00pm for donations.

Home Delivery:
The Home Delivery Program is available to clients with mobility issues on a limited basis. Qualifying clients will need their health care professional to complete a section of the application describing the mobility issue and potential duration that home delivery is required.

To apply for the Home Delivery Program, please complete the following steps:
  • Download the Application Form and complete the client portion.
  • Take the application to a healthcare professional (nurse, home care worker, social worker) and have them complete the section labelled Professional Referral. If charged for this referral, invoices can be sent to The Comox Valley Food Bank by mail to the address below.
  • Return completed Application Form to Comox Valley Food Bank by mail or by emailing it to administration@comoxvalleyfoodbank.ca
  • Comox Valley Food Bank staff will process the application and will be in touch to confirm a delivery date. Please note, applicants must be home to receive the delivery.

250-338-0615

Public email: administration@comoxvalleyfoodbank.ca

Website: https://comoxvalleyfoodbank.ca/get...

1255 McPhee Avenue, Courtenay, British Columbia, V9N 3A3

Cost: No cost

Referral options:

  • Health professional referral
Availability

Service area: Comox, Denman Island, Hornby Island + show cities

Service area cities: Comox, Denman Island, and Hornby Island

Service Types Provided
Ways to Access
  • Includes the provision of goods
  • Provided 1:1 in-person
  • Provided at home

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