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Sooke Food Bank provides one food hamper per month, plus other household supplies and access to healthcare and other services, to Sooke Region families and residents in need.

OPEN 9:30am – 5:00pm
First three Thursdays each month

Sooke Community Hall
2037 Shields Road | Google Map

To register for a hamper, 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.

Once registered, only the person picking up for your family each week will be required to show ID at future visits.

Your first visit:

Arrive before 11:00am to register.

Please come prepared to stand in-line outside. Ensure you are wearing clothing appropriate for the weather.

Our volunteers only speak English.

If English is not your first language, please bring someone who is able to translate for you on the day you register with us.

We provide more than just groceries.

Grocery

Our hampers include bread, canned foods, basic grocery items and dry goods. If you have kids, the hamper will also include lunch snacks such as granola bars and puddings.

Fresh Produce

Thanks to partnerships with local farms, community gardens and grocery stores, we are able to include fresh, seasonal fruits and veggies in our hampers.

Toiletries

Upon request, you can also get soap, shampoo, and basic skincare products; toothpaste, toothbrushes and floss; tissues and toilet paper; and cleaning and household supplies.

Pet Food

Thanks to local pet stores and community donations, we have some dog and cat food, treats and toys available.

Healthcare

A Registered Nurse is available onsite for “walk-in” appointments from 9am to noon on our open days. Please arrive early to express your interest to speak with the R.N.

Personal Care

We regularly have a volunteer barber offering a basic hair cut service onsite! Please arrive with clean hair, as there are no facilities to wash first.

Goods provided change subject to donations, availability and seasons.

We can also connect you with other resources in the Sooke Region.

Christmas Bureau Program

Christmas hamper applications now closed.

2024 pickup dates & times for those who have pre-registered are:

December 18
9:30am – 2:30pm
If you have no children

December 19
9:30am – 2:30pm
Household with children
Last name A-M

December 20
9:30am – 2:30pm
Household with children
Last name N-Z