LRCA Food Pantry and Food Security
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.
We are thrilled to share that Ladysmith Resources Centre Association (LRCA) has officially been accredited through Food Banks Canada’s Standards of Excellence program!
This achievement is a testament to our team’s hard work, dedication, and ongoing commitment to providing the highest quality of service to the people we serve.
The Ladysmith Resources Centre Association (LRCA) Food Pantry program is in the main office 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 Pantry 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.
Get in touch for more information.
How Can You Help?
The Food Pantry 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, Shirley, 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 Pantry. If you wish to donate, items or cash donations are gratefully accepted at the LRCA.
We also have a suggested monthly donation schedule (below).
Food Pantry Wish List
The Food Pantry is happy to accept all monetary donations or non-perishable items. If you would like some ideas what to donate, we have created this list of ideas that will keep staple items available.
January and July
February and August
March and September
April and October
May and November
June and December
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
Food Banks Canada, the provincial associations, and affiliate food banks and programs will:
- Provide food and other assistance to those needing help regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, income source, age, and mental or physical ability.
- Treat all those who access services with the utmost dignity and respect
- Implement best practices in the proper and safe storage and handling of food
- Respect the privacy of those served and will maintain the confidentiality of personal information
- Not sell donated food
- Acquire and share food in a spirit of cooperation with other food banks and food programs
- Strive to make the public aware of the existence of hunger and of the factors that contribute to it
- Recognize that food banks are not a viable long-term response to hunger and devote part of their activities to reducing the need for food assistance
- Represent accurately, honestly, and completely their respective mission and activities to the larger community.
LRCA Food Pantry is committed to providing excellent service. We recognize that from time to time there may be inquiries, concerns or complaints and we believe that our stakeholders have the right to tell us about them.
To share your feedback please contact the Food Banks Canada Customer Experience Hotline at 1.877.280.0329 or complaints@foodbankscanada.ca
Ladysmith Resources Centre Association
P: 250-245-3079
F: 250-245-3798
Monday – Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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Registration no.
896835667 RR 0001
Mailing
P.O. Box 1653
Ladysmith BC, V9G 1B2
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