Food Box Request

The Grocery Program assists households to overcome short-term challenging circumstances. Our goal is to provide 3 or more days of food for each household. A household can access this program once a month. Food box contents vary based on the size of the household, the age(s) of the recipients, food allergies and dietary restrictions, and what we have available to distribute at the time. We cannot guarantee specific items will be included.

Access schedules for this program vary by location.

    Food boxes are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis at our Market Street location in Port Hardy between noon and 1:00 pm every Friday (except the last Friday of each month and holidays).

    We try to keep barriers to access as low as possible. Our only requirement is that original ID must be provided for all members of your household on each visit. Acceptable forms of ID incorporate at least full name and date of birth. Photo ID is not required. Social Insurance cards and bank cards are not accepted.

    If you need further information please send us a message.

    On the third Wednesday of the month food boxes are distributed in the parking lot at the Seaview Activity Centre at 2:00 p.m. and should be picked up from our truck at that time. Let us know in advance if you will be unable to make it or your food box may be given to someone else.

    The food box list is produced each month by local volunteers and the food bank. You can sign-up by phoning the Port Alice Thrift Store volunteer at 250-284-3927, or you can submit this online form. The sign-up deadline is noon on the Monday before the distribution day. Requests received after the deadline will be added to the list for the following month.

    Download complete details including a schedule for the year.

    If you need further information please phone us at 250-902-0332 or send us a message.








    Food boxes are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis at our Market Street location between noon and 1:00 pm every Friday (except the last Friday of each month and holidays).

    We try to keep barriers to access as low as possible. Our only requirement is that original ID must be provided for all members of your household on each visit. Acceptable forms of ID incorporate at least full name and date of birth. Photo ID is not required. Social Insurance cards and bank cards are not accepted.

    If you need further information please send us a message.

    Good news! Port McNeill has its own food bank located in the A-frame church.

    If you also wish to access Port Hardy Harvest Food Bank, food boxes are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis at our Market Street location in Port Hardy between noon and 1:00 pm every Friday (except the last Friday of each month and holidays).

    We try to keep barriers to access as low as possible. Our only requirement is that original ID must be provided for all members of your household on each visit. Acceptable forms of ID incorporate at least full name and date of birth. Photo ID is not required. Social Insurance cards and bank cards are not accepted.

    If you need further information please send us a message.

    On the second Wednesday of the month food boxes for Sointula residents are picked up by a volunteer and ferried across to the island. It is important to provide your current address and phone number to ensure they can get your food box to you.

    The sign up deadline is 4:00 pm on the first Wednesday of the month. Requests received after the deadline will be added to the list for the following month. If you miss the sign-up deadline or if this schedule isn't workable, a food box for your household can be picked up from our Port Hardy location on any Friday (except the last Friday of each month and holidays) between noon and 1:00 pm. Bring original ID for everyone in your household.

    If you need further information please send us a message.








    On the second Wednesday of each month a volunteer picks up food boxes for Woss residents and delivers them. The sign-up deadline is 4:00 pm on the first Wednesday of the month. Requests received after the deadline will be added to the list for the following month.

    If you need further information please send us a message.








    Food boxes are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis at our Market Street location in Port Hardy between noon and 1:00 pm every Friday (except the last Friday of each month and holidays).

    We try to keep barriers to access as low as possible. Our only requirement is that original ID must be provided for all members of your household on each visit. Acceptable forms of ID incorporate at least full name and date of birth. Photo ID is not required. Social Insurance cards and bank cards are not accepted.

    If you need further information please phone us at 250-902-0332 or send us a message.