About the Sooke Food Bank
Compassion, Community, Laughter & Love
Established in the 1980s, the Sooke Food Bank is a registered charity comprised of a core team of 40 volunteers, who serve and support community programs and members by providing food assistance throughout the Sooke Region.
Our Mission
Sooke Food Bank’s mission is ensure that Sooke residents in need have access to nutritious meals, and health and emotional support.
Our Values
Everything we do is informed by our values of compassion, community, laughter and love.
Our Service Area
We acknowledge with respect and gratitude the T’Sou-ke Nation, Sc’ianew Nation and Nuu-chah-nulth: Pacheedaht Nation, within whose traditional territories we serve. Our service area includes present-day communities of East Sooke, Beecher Bay, Sooke District, Otter Point, Shirley, Jordan River, and Port Renfrew.
Code of Ethics
Every organization within the Food Banks Canada network upholds their Ethical Food Banking Code, ensuring consistent and respectful service for all.
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
Board of Directors
Board Members are elected for a two year term, ending on the AGM of the year listed:
|
Position |
Name |
End Term |
|---|---|---|
|
President |
Kim Kaldal |
2028 |
|
Vice Pres. |
Lisa Taylor |
2027 |
|
Treasurer |
Gay Carlsen |
2028 |
|
Secretary |
Jessica Lloyd |
2028 |
|
Director |
Natalie Bastone |
2027 |
|
Director |
Jan Lansing |
2028 |
|
Director |
Lori Laurette |
2028 |
|
Director |
Stell Leveque |
2028 |
|
Director |
Nicky Logins |
2028 |
|
Director |
Cari Ormiston |
2028 |
|
Director |
Cheryl Rife |
2027 |
Annual General Meeting
Our last AGM was March 24, 2026
2027 AGM date TBA
Financial Reports
2024 Financial Report (PDF)
2023 Financial Report (PDF)
Annual Reports
CRA Registered Charity #118870559RR0001
We provide more than just groceries.
Grocery
Fresh Produce
Toiletries
Pet Food
Healthcare
Personal Care
2025 by the numbers
Currently, we serve 120 households each week, with enrolment rising faster each year. In September 2024, we were featured in the news due to the increasing demand within the community. As every 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
