Four green reusable grocery bags filled with various food items including bread, fresh produce, and glass jars of preserved foods, with two additional jars and a loaf of bread sitting on the surface in front.

Food that fits your family

The Grocery Choice Program

Everyone’s needs are different. Our Choice Program lets you select the foods and essentials that work best for you and your household.

Available every calendar month

NO income qualification required

Available to people living in the Strathcona Regional District

No fixed address? You can still register and receive food support. The BC Access Centre can provide a change of address at no charge.

Please bring identification and proof of residence in the Strathcona Regional District.

How it works

A desk calendar with one date circled in red.

1. Book your visit

Call to register, and once registered, click below to arrange a time to pick up your groceries.

Call: 250-914-2423

A tabletop sign titled “Food Selection” featuring a list of groceries including apples, bread, milk, rice, carrots, pasta, and eggs, each with an adjacent red plus button.

2. Choose What You Need

Your household receives points that, on the day of your appointment, you can use to select food and essentials from the items available.

A reusable canvas tote bag filled with carrots, a carton of milk, a loaf of bread, bananas, an apple, a can of tomatoes, a jar of sauce, and leafy greens.

3. Take Home Your Groceries

Once you’ve made your selections, our team will pack your items and have them ready for you to take home.

Coming for the first time?

Please bring government-issued ID for each member of your household. ID is required at every visit, and the person receiving the service must book the appointment.

Please bring the physical ID — photos on a phone are not accepted.

Accepted ID:
BCID, BC Care Card, Status Card, Birth Certificate, Passport or Driver’s Licence.

Appointment Times

Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–12:30 PM

Picking Up for Someone Else

If someone else is picking up your groceries, please call ahead.

  • Person that has the appointment must select their own grocery list
  • Client must designate person picking up

Client must state who is picking up and person picking up must bring ID

A standing sign labeled “Food Selection” with a list of items—apples, bread, milk, rice, carrots, pasta, and eggs—each paired with an icon and a plus button.

How the Points System Works

Instead of receiving a pre-packed hamper, you’ll use points to select from the food and household items available that day.

Your point amount is based on your household size. You can choose the items your household will actually use, skip the things you don’t want, and select more of some items when availability allows.

Points are based on household size

Items vary depending on availability

Choices help reduce food waste

A woman in a vest shops for produce in a pantry lined with metal shelving units filled with blue plastic crates of fresh fruits and vegetables.

While you wait

Shop the hallway

While your groceries are being prepared, you’re welcome to browse our hallway area for additional items you can use.

Depending on availability, you may find baby products, adult care items, fresh and pantry foods, bakery items, dairy and other extras.

Please take only what you need so there is enough to share with the over 38 families we serve each day.