04/08/2026
The Loaves and Fishes Food Bank accepts donations from the public.
They also operate a FOOD RECOVERY PROGRAM. Peter Sinclair (Executive Director of Loaves and Fishes) says there is an abundance of food. They accept surplus food—fruit, vegetables, meat, bread, dairy—from retailers. This ensures it’s used rather than discarded. They collect food from 38 recovery partners across the Island, including 19 grocery stores daily.
NOTHING SHOULD GO TO WASTE: Volunteers sort food to ensure only the highest quality reaches those in need. Anything unsuitable goes to farmers, industrial composters, or, as a last resort, the landfill.
FREE FOOD MARKETS are open to all, regardless of income or location are run by volunteers. People register and shop for food at the free food markets. They can have a specified quantity from each category (protein, dairy, bread, fresh produce, etc). This ensures they get things they will use. They can get fresh produce more than once a week.
The Loaves and Fishes supply food to over 100 Community Partners, including charities, schools, food banks, and Indigenous communities across the Island.
Loaves and Fishes are a partner with Food Banks BC National Hub which sources food through local, regional, and national partnerships. If there is an excess of food it is delivered to Loaves and Fishes to distribute throughout the Island.
Loaves and Fishes Empties 4 Food program has green bins in several locations where people can drop their bottles. This program raised more than $400,000 in 2025.
