The Choice Hamper Program
Thanks to our generous donors and food suppliers.
A choice food hamper is available once every 30 days to anyone who feels they are not able to purchase enough food for themselves.
Each hamper is specially created for your family.
Under the new system, each client is allotted points based on the size of their household. The points can then be used to "shop" for items from a list displayed on screen in front of them. Whether it's essential items like toothpaste and toilet paper or food staples such as fruit, meats, produce and nonperishable items, clients can choose what they need most.
You decide if you need a hamper, no income qualification is necessary.
Hamper distribution is Monday to Friday – 8:30am to 1:30pm
Call 250-914-2423 to register and schedule a time to pick up a hamper.
ID is required on every visit. On your first visit, we ask that you bring a piece of Government ID for each member of your family.
The client needing the service must book the appointment.
Your hamper size could be significant, based on your point choices, so please arrange transportation or a wagon.
When you arrive, the hamper host will check you in and help you choose the food items from the list. We'll then pack the items for you for pickup on the table near the exit door.
Shopping with points - the choice is yours
Depending on your family size you will receive a point value to create the shopping list from the standard list of items we keep on hand.
If you wish more of one item, choose more. If you don’t like something, choose something else.
Our goal is to provide a hamper of food that best suits your needs which reduces waste.
While you wait for your hamper take the opportunity to shop in the self shopping area.
Self shopping area
There is a self-shopping area with items available for you to take from. Please take only what you need.
A variety of items ranging from baby products, adult care products, perishable and non-perishable and bakery and dairy items are available as extras on our shopping shelves. Limits will apply.