Comox Valley Food Bank
1491 McPhee V9N 3A3 Courtenay, BC, Canada

The Comox Valley Food Bank would like to THANK Walmart.ca for their support. -------------- WALMART CANADA’S 5TH ANNUAL ----------------- ************ FIGHT HUNGER, SPARK CHANGE, CAMPAIGN **********... This year’s Fight Hunger, Spark Change runs from February 11 until March 10th. The money raised supports Food Banks Canada as it works to combat food insecurity. The Comox Valley Food Bank also receives funding from this initiative. February 11: Launch Day of Campaign February 18: Walmart will match customer donations March 10: Final day to donate During Fight Hunger, Spark Change, Campaign, there are four ways to donate: 1. For every purchase (in-store and online at Walmart.ca) of select products, participating brands will donate a portion of the proceeds to Food Banks Canada, up to a maximum of $1.2 million. Partners include: Mars Canada, KraftHeinz, Kellogg’s, Conagra, Maple Leaf, General Mills, Dare, Pepsi, Mondelez, Ferrero, Coca Cola, Unilever, Grupo Bimbo. 2. Add a donation to your online order. 3. Round up your in-store purchase to the next dollar and donate the difference. 4. Donating non-perishable foods at your local Walmart. By supporting the Walmart Fight Hunger, Spark Change, campaign you will be helping the Comox Valley Food Bank also. Thank you for your continued support of the Comox Valley Food Bank.

............................COMOX VALLEY FOOD BANK SOCIETY ........................ .............................................HUNGER COUNT 2021 ............................................ INFORMATION FOR CLIENTS OF THE FOOD BANK... Hunger Count takes place from March 1st March 31st, 2021. It may take clients a few minutes more to check in at the Food Bank, because we will be requesting verification of information for each client. To expedite this process, we ask that each client bring the following information with them when they come to the Food Bank in March: Picture ID for yourself and spouse, if applicable (if you do not have picture ID and you are receiving social assistance or disability payments, you can go to their office and get a copy of your ID date stamped from their office) Birth certificates or care cards for each child, if applicable Proof of Courtenay address, if your ID does not have your current address (this could be a rental agreement, income tax return, a bill showing address, or ICBC paperwork showing current address) If you cannot provide picture ID for a spouse, or birth certificates or care cards for children, they may be taken off your file. Clients will be asked to answer a few questions for the Hunger Count Survey, and then they can start collecting their food items. We ask that clients be patient during the month of March when we are conducting Hunger Count. Thank you.

Please be aware. The Comox Valley Food Bank will be closed Monday February 15th, 2021 for Family Day. Open regular hours the rest of the week. Tuesday to Friday from 930 till Noon. Thank You!

Please come and see us. We are there for you.

The Comox Valley Food Bank with CanadaHelps assistance is able to access Credit Card and PayPal donations. If you are curious about this please check out www.canadahelps.org -------------------------------------------------------------------------- CanadaHelps is a registered charity dedicated to increasing charitable giving across Canada. They do that by serving both donors and charities. They process donations made using their site, disburse the funds to the charities and... provide instant or anytime access tax receipts directly to the donors. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ***THANK YOU*** from the Comox Valley Food Bank for your care and concern for our clients. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- The following information taken from the CanadaHelps web site. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Canada’s destination for donating and fundraising online For more than 20 years, CanadaHelps has been the trusted charity, informing, inspiring and connecting charities and donors, with the causes they care about. Our Mission To inform, inspire, and connect donors and charities, and to democratize access to effective technology and education in the charitable sector. Our Vision We envision a society in which all Canadians are committed to giving and participating in the charitable sector, and in which all charities, regardless of size, have the capacity to increase their impact.**

Please be aware that the Comox Valley Food Bank will be CLOSED Wednesday November 11th, 2020 for Remembrance Day. All other days that week open regular hours 930-noon.

The winners of the Rotary club "Everybody Eats" raffle have been announced THANK YOU ALL from the Comox Valley Food Bank.

REMEMBER .... Don't forget to change your clocks back SUNDAY NOVEMBER 1ST AT 2;00 AM. Daylight Savings ends. The Comox Valley Food Bank will be open Monday November 2nd based on this time change.

PLEASE NOTE .... The Comox Valley Food Bank will be closed Monday October 12th, 2020 for Thanksgiving. Open Tuesday October 13th to Friday October 16th regular hours.. 930 till noon.

The Comox Valley Food Bank is hiring an Executive Director. Please go to to our website at Comoxvalleyfoodbank.ca. and check posting.

COVID 19 SAFETY PLAN The Comox Valley Food Bank has a Covid-19 safety plan in place. If you would like to read the plan please go to our Website comoxvalleyfoodbank.ca ... The information link is at the very bottom of the page.

The Comox Valley Food Bank will be closed for Labour Day Monday September 7th 2020... Open regular hours September 8th to September 11th 930 till noon.

PLEASE NOTE....... the Comox Valley Food Bank will be closed for BC Day Monday August 3rd, 2020. Open regular hours the rest of the week.....Tuesday to Friday 930 till noon. Thank you ..

The Comox Valley Food Bank is selling a Metal Conveyor Belt. Seventy-Five dollars or Best Offer. Please call Food Bank for more information Monday to Friday between the hours of 930-Noon... 250-338-0615 Thank You

Please note ---- The Comox Valley Food Bank will be closed Wednesday July 1st for Canada Day. Will be open Thursday July 2nd regular hours from 930-12 noon...Thank You

The Comox Valley Food Bank would like to Thank Westview Ford for their donation of Face Shields. We Thank You and appreciate the gift.

So many ways that people can help .The Comox Valley Food Bank would like to Thank Swift Datoo Law Corporation for their innovative gardening project.

Such great kindness...6 year old Charlie Urquhart donated over 1100 dollars to the Comox Valley Food Bank. She sold her paintings and collected donations. The Comox Valley Food Bank and the Community are very proud of you. Your donation will help so many people in need.

Dear Comox Valley Food Bank... Thanks for helping me coordinate the produce drop off yesterday and I passed on the gift voucher that was from the City’s Air Miles accumulation too. I started the City’s points accounts over a year ago so it’s great to see our points going to good use....... Donation Drop Off - City of Courtenay Thank you so much from the Comox Valley Food Bank.