Every Donation Makes a Difference
Donate Money:
1. Donate online using the form above! You’ll receive a tax receipt right away.
2. Donate via cheque, cash, debit or credit in person. We’re located at 1255 McPhee Ave, Courtenay and open Monday to Friday from 8:30 – 1:30.
3. Send an E-transfer to donate@comoxvalleyfoodbank.ca (if you require a tax receipt, remember to include your full name, address and email address in the message section).
4. Set up an automatic withdrawal. Fill out the form here (PAD Agreement), and then send the form, along with a void cheque to donate@
5. Stocks or Securities. If you’d like to donate stocks/securities, please download our securities form and contact executivedirector@
6. Mail a donation to us. See our shipping address above.
Donate Food
It is a misconception that the Food Bank will only accept non-perishable items. We love receiving fresh food as part of our initiative to ensure every person has access to fresh and healthy foods. Here’s how you can help ensure that more of your neighbours have access to food:
1. Drop off food items directly to the Food Bank, Monday to Friday, between 8:30 am and 2:00 pm. If you would like to schedule a donation pick up/drop off, please call (250) 338-0615 or email administration@comoxvalleyfoodbank.ca
2. Host a food drive or special fundraising event. We love food drives! If you, your school, or your organization would like to host a food drive, please reach out and let us know. We can drop off collection bins, help you with promotion, and share up to date information about food security in Canada and the Comox Valley. Additionally, there may already be an initiative or event being organized nearby that we can connect you with!
3. Grow a Row. Do you have extra fruits or veggies from the garden? Share your bounty with the Food Bank! We absolutely love receiving fresh produce, and have plenty of capacity to process and store ingredients so that they won’t go to waste.
Our Most Needed Food Donations Are:
Fresh
Fruits and vegetables, cheese, eggs, yogurt, nuts/seeds, nut butters, dried beans, rice, pasta, gluten-free items.
Non-Perishable
Peanut butter, preserves, canned food (fruits, vegetables, proteins), and milk alternatives.
Other Items
Nutritional snacks for kids’ lunches, toiletries, menstrual products, large kids diapers (3T+), cereal, tetra pack juices, gluten free items.
Donate Cans and Bottles
Donating your cans and bottles is easy! In fact, our Food Rescue Truck is powered completely with the proceeds from donated recycling.
Simply drop recyclables off at the Return-It Depot in Courtenay, or at the Express & Go in Comox with Express Number 250-207-2436. Proceeds flow directly to the Comox Valley Food Bank account, helping those in need right in your own backyard.
Donate Bags
We’re always in need of good quality paper or fabric grocery bags to help us distribute food. If you have some extra at home, and they’re in good shape, feel free to drop them off at the Food Bank during operating hours.