About the Sooke Food Bank
Compassion, Community & Support
Established in the 1980s, the Sooke Food Bank comprises a core team of 40 volunteers, who serve and support community programs and members by providing food assistance. Our service area includes the Sooke Region communities of East Sooke, Beecher Bay, Otter Point, Shirley, Jordan River, and Port Renfrew.
Our Mission
To relieve hunger today and prevent hunger tomorrow for all Sooke Region residents, ensuring that everyone regardless of circumstances has access to nutritious meals.
Community Programs
We also support food programs at:
- Annie’s Place Women’s Shelter
- Amber Academy
- Vital Vittles
- Sooke Shelter Society
- Edward Milne Secondary School
- Journey Middle School
- Saseenos, Sooke & John Muir Elementary Schools
- Meals on Wheels
- Scia’new First Nation, Beecher Bay
- Pacheedaht First Nation, Port Renfrew
We provide more than just groceries.
Grocery
Fresh Produce
Toiletries
Pet Food
Healthcare
Personal Care
2024 by the numbers
Currently, we serve 90 families each month, with enrolment rising faster than ever before. Recently, we were featured in the news due to the increasing demand within the community, and as the holiday season approaches, we expect even more families and individuals to seek our assistance. Please consider making a donation.
When I first moved to Sooke, I applied for a Christmas hamper and I was so thankful to all of the staff for going above and beyond to make sure I also had gifts for my children! Last year, I delivered hampers for friends, or I would drive them to the food bank because they don’t have vehicles. The staff all remember you and personally make sure everyone has got everything they need. The Sooke Food Bank is not only filled with wonderful staff members, it’s also a great place to gather other resources. Staff always go out of their way to help those who inquire about almost anything and if they don’t have the information handy, they’re going to find out for you. Thank you to everyone for all of your hard work and dedication to make the Sooke Food Bank operate smoothly. It takes a community to raise a family, and that’s exactly what the food bank does. It’s 100% an awesome thing to be able to share this with people, who may otherwise not know that you’re not JUST a food bank.
Karen Martin, Client
Thanks to our community partners
