Christmas Hamper Program
You must register separately for our Christmas Hamper Program. Applications are open October 1 to November 19, 2026.
Our registration tent is setup outside on our open days, the first three Thursdays of October & November. You can also apply at the Sooke Family Resource Centre at 6672 Wadams Way.
2026 pickup dates for those who have pre-registered are:
December 14
9:30am – 2:30pm
If you have no children
December 15
9:30am – 2:30pm
Household with children
Last name A-M
December 17
9:30am – 2:30pm
Household with children
Last name N-Z
If you still need a Christmas Hamper, you can try:
To register, please bring:
Photo ID
Government-issued identification such as a driver’s license, BC ID card, passport, status card, Canadian immigration papers or landed immigrant card.
Proof of Address
Piece of mail (ideally utility bill or bank statement) bearing your name and address in the Sooke Region, which includes East Sooke, Otter Point, and Shirley to Port Renfrew.
Proof of Low Income
Copy of pay cheque/stub, Employment Insurance, Assistance, Disability Benefits, pension etc. for every adult in your household.
Proof of Dependants
Physical BC ID card for each child in your household.
Essential information will be collected from these documents, so that we maintain accountability and accurate information about community need.
Sooke Food Bank uses the web-based program Link2Feed to register client visits. This system will collect intake information for registration purposes and use this information to create a file to help us to determine your family size and the allotment of food, as well as your eligibility. Read more about this in our Privacy Policy.
Once registered, only the person picking up for your family each week will be required to show ID at future visits.
We provide more than just groceries.
Grocery
Fresh Produce
Toiletries
Pet Food
Healthcare
