A food bank can provide you with food when you can’t afford groceries. Each month, close to 850,000 Canadians get help from food banks.
Lots of different people use food banks including families with children, employed people, individuals on social assistance, people on a fixed income including people with disabilities, and seniors. Sometime people just use it once or twice, while others use it frequently.
Anyone can use a food bank. You can go once every week, except during social assistance cheque week.
Emergency food bags are also available at the food bank’s main office twice a year.
Find a main office near you.
2. Call the office nearest you and ask:
Write down the answers so you don’t forget!
3. Bring your ID and a piece of mail that shows your address. Acceptable ID includes:
Insider Tip
Bring ID for everyone who lives in your home that needs food. This includes your children.
Many organizations will offer free or cheap meals to anyone.
Go to BC211 and select the Food and Basic Goods tab to find a list of resources by area.
