The Sidney Lions Food Bank 'helps people help themselves'. We do that in a variety
of ways but primarily by providing a food hamper designed to supplement a client’s
food needs.
Phone: (250) 655-0679
Website: www.sidneyfoodbank.com
Seasonal; various locations. Contact Beacon Community Services at (250) 656-0134 for current information.
The Southern Vancouver Island Direct Farm Marketing Association is a non-profit association
of more than 75 growers and producers on Southern Vancouver Island, British Columbia, who sell
their farm and vineyard products directly to consumers.
Website: www.islandfarmfresh.com
A CRD-wide non-profit alternative distribution system that facilitates affordable access for all to sustainably-produced, local, regional and high-quality produce.
Phone: (250) 893-7635
Website: www.thegoodfoodbox.ca
Nutrition for You seminars: in partnership with local community centres, Thrifty Foods sponsors Nutrition for You seminars; developed and presented by registered dieticians to help people in all age groups learn the basis of healthy eating - http://www.thriftyfoods.com/EN/minor/community/nutrition-for-you.html.
Sendial is a free shopping and home delivery service designed for those in our community who are physically unable to shop for themselves – perfect for those who have just had a baby - http://www.thriftyfoods.com/EN/main/services/services-sendial.html
Dietitian Services at HealthLink BC (formerly known as Dial-A-Dietitian) provides nutrition information for British Columbians via www.healthlinkbc.ca/dietitian/ or by calling 8-1-1 and asking to speak with a Registered Dietitian.
Learn more here: www.hc-sc.gc.ca
