FOOD BANK
Essential Groceries to Community MembersFood Bank is for Anyone Experiencing Food Insecurity
It’s hard to imagine what it’s like to have to turn to a food bank, soup kitchen or school meal program in order to have a meal. But for many Canadians, this is a reality they face day in and day out.
According to Food Banks Canada, each month, over 1.3 million people turn to food banks for help and more than one-third are children and youth.
The Salvation Army Food Bank helps anyone who finds themselves in crisis! Families, singles and anyone who finds themselves in a situation that has made food security a challenge; we are here to assist through the crisis.
How do I get a Food Bank card?
Card Registrations & Renewals
For new applicants and food bank card renewals
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays by drop-in
from 9:30am to 11am
You will get food at the time of your registration
If it’s your first time, or if you haven’t been here in 2 years, bring the following documentation **:
- ID for each member in the household
- Current mail as proof of address for each adult 19yrs and older
If you are renewing your food bank card, you are asked to bring proof of the following documentation **:
- ID for each member in the household
- Current mail as proof of address for each adult 19yrs and older
- Proof of household income
- Stubs OR
- 30 day Bank statement
- Child tax – if applicable
- Proof of shelter expenses
- o Rent/mortgage
- Hydro bill
- Gas bill – if applicable
**If documentation is a barrier, please contact us and we will work through a solution together.
Contact: 250-564-4000, ext 1 or email foodbankpg@sapg.ca.
What are the Food Bank hours?
After you have received a food bank card, you can then come for food up to once per week. Please do not line up early.
Office Hours
Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm
Food Distribution Registration Hours
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
by drop in from 9:30am-11am- Max 10 a day
You will get food at the time of your registration
Food Distribution Card Holders with Children
Tuesdays or Thursdays
from 1pm to 3pm
Food Distribution General Card Holders
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays
from 1pm to 3pm
Contact: 250-564-4000, ext 1 or email foodbankpg@sapg.ca.
Do you need donations ?
Yes we always appreciate help from the community.
Consider doing a Clothing & Food Drive at your Home, School, or Business and then drop off your donations to our main location at 3500 18th Ave, Prince George, BC.
What kind of food donations are needed?
We are always in need of the following items:
- Cereal
- Rolled Oats & Instant Oats
- Pasta
- Rice
- Pasta Sauce
- Canned Soup
- Canned Beans in Sauce
- Canned Vegetables
- Mac n Cheese
- Toilet Paper
- Coffee or Tea
- Diapers sizes 4, 5, 6 and Pull ups
- Tampons and pads
For info call 250-564-4000, ext 224
or email: foodbankpg@sapg.ca
Our Food Bank is supported solely through generous financial and food donations from the community including food drives and a variety of fundraising events.
