LRCA Food Bank
Open for distribution on Tuesdays from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and by appointment on Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Registration
Pre-registration is not required. Contact Eliina at eliina@lrca.ca for more information.
Currently, we support more than
The Ladysmith Resources Centre Association (LRCA) Food Bank program is in the "Heart on The Hill" building at 630 2nd Avenue.
As a program within the LRCA, we can offer our clients access to food security capacity building initiatives, housing support services and community wellness services that address barriers to self sufficiency. We believe in building capacity for individuals and families as well as providing emergency food relief.
The LRCA food bank program is generously supported by donations from local businesses, private citizens, Foodbanks BC, Foodbanks Canada, and the Province of BC. Food is then redistributed through a caring team of volunteers, staff and resources provided by the LRCA.
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How Can You Help?
The Food Bank is always growing to meet the changing needs of our community and welcomes new volunteers.
We are always grateful for donations which help keep our food bank shelves stocked with food.
If you would like to register as a volunteer, please contact our volunteer coordinator at 250-245-3079 or email her directly.
Volunteer activities may include:
Welcoming clients
Recording their visits in our database.
Picking up
Loading and delivering food.
Sorting
Dividing and preparing food for distribution.
Distributing food
To our community.
Helping us
Keep the facility tidy and clear.
Our Wish List
Below are items that are most needed at the Food Bank. If you wish to donate, items or cash donations are gratefully accepted at the LRCA.
We also have a suggested monthly donation schedule (below).
Canned meat and fish
Unsweetened canned fruit
Canned vegetables
Peanut butter
Small bottles of cooking oil and soy sauce
Unsweetened fruit and fruit sauce cups
Packaged dried fruit and nuts
Tomato sauce and pasta sauce
Canned chili
Healthy cereals, oats, grains and rice
Healthy soups and tetra pack broth
Coffee, tea, juice
Toilet paper and other toiletries
We might be able to accept excess garden veg and fruit
You must call Eliina at 250-245-3079 first to make arrangements.
We cannot accept the following:
Previously opened packages
Expired Boost/Ensure, baby formula
Canned goods that are dented or more than 1 year past their best before date
Home preserves
Vitamins or medications of any kind
Incontinence products
Any alcoholic or dealcoholized products
About Us
It all began early in 1992 at a meeting of the Ladysmith Inter-Agency Liaison Committee, a group of representatives from the government-mandated agencies formed in the early 1970s to maximize cooperation among the agencies while minimizing the duplication of services.
In 1992, this group pooled some of their own money and decided to form a non-profit association to try to deal with these recurring situations. This became the foundation of the Ladysmith Resources Centre Association.
Read more about our history HERE (PDF).
