Mar 31, 2026
Every Morning at 6 AM, the Comox Valley Shows Up. Before most of us have poured our first coffee, Derek is already on the road. The Comox Valley Food Bank’s food rescue truck rolls out of Courtenay at 6 AM every single day, making the rounds at grocery stores,...
Mar 24, 2026
Your Garden Can Feed the Comox Valley Spring is here, and if you’re already thinking about what to plant, we have one small suggestion: Grow a row for your neighbours! The Comox Valley Food Bank’s Grow a Row program is exactly what it sounds like: when...
Feb 19, 2026
April 11, 2026 | 40 Knots Winery | 5:30 PM We’re excited to announce Feed the Valley, a spring formal fundraiser supporting the Comox Valley Food Bank. This inaugural event brings together community members, local businesses, and supporters for an elegant...
Jan 28, 2026
We’re pleased to share an important update. The Comox Valley Food Bank is now officially accredited under the Standards of Excellence program from Food Banks Canada! This national accreditation recognizes food banks that meet strong standards for how they operate,...
Sep 10, 2025
It’s back-to-school time in the Comox Valley. For many families, that means the usual excitement of new teachers, new backpacks, and fresh starts. But for too many of our neighbours, it also means extra pressure — stretching their budgets to cover lunches and healthy...
Jul 4, 2025
Picture this: our Food Rescue Truck cruising around town, rescuing 90,000 pounds of perfectly good food every month from grocery stores and local producers. Pretty cool, right? But here’s the best part – this whole operation runs on something you probably throw...
Jun 6, 2025
Do you have surplus produce? Want to help your community AND boost your tax savings? BC’s Farmers’ Food Donation Tax Credit makes it a win-win situation – and it’s easier than you might think! How Does the BC Farmers’ Tax Credit Work? When you...
May 14, 2024
Check out the newsletter below to learn more about what we are focusing on through the spring and summer. Please note: we have made some changes to our client service hours.
Oct 30, 2023
We are entering a season of harvesting and celebration. We recognize that this time can be especially challenging — financially, emotionally, psychological, and spiritually — for those struggling to make ends meet. There are many different ways that we can all support...
Sep 12, 2023
With the support of local filmmaker, Scott Bell, the Welcoming Communities Coalition and IWC Settlement department in the Comox Valley, we created a tour video of the Food Bank, demonstrating an average visit and providing essential information about the Food Bank in...
