The Saanich Peninsula Lions Food Bank "helps those in need through those who care." We do that in a variety of ways but primarily by providing food hampers designated to supplement a client's food needs.
December 2026
Christmas Hamper
Due to overwhelming demand the Saanich Peninsula Lions Food Bank hit our capacity with registrations for our Christmas Hamper. We can no longer accept applications after Friday, November 27th, 2026.
The Saanich Peninsula Lions Food Bank will be offering a Christmas Hamper for those who have registered before November 27th, 2026.
Christmas Hamper Registration
Registration starts Wednesday, October 1st, 2026 and finishes Friday, November 27th, 2026.
Or until capacity is reached.
Those looking to register for a Christmas Hamper from the Saanich Peninsula Lions Food Bank must live on the Saanich Peninsula (North of Sayward Rd.), be able to provide identification and pre-register before noon, Friday, November 27th, 2026.
The Christmas Hamper registration form is only available at the Saanich Peninsula Lions Food Bank it must be picked up and returned to our location at 9586 Fifth St. in Sidney, BC.
There will be no exceptions for late registration. Our Christmas Hamper is subject to capacity.
Priority will be given to Saanich Peninsula Lions Food Bank clients in good standing.
Christmas Hamper Distribution
Thursday, December 17th, 2026. 9AM - 3PM
Friday, December 18th, 2026. 9AM - 3PM
Saturday, December 19th, 2026. 9AM - 3PM
ID Required for Christmas Hamper Pick-up
Regular Client Hampers & Produce Pick Up
Regular Food Hampers: The Saanich Peninsula Lions Food Bank will be open for the first two weeks of December 2026 for regular hamper distribution. Wednesday, December 16th, 2026 will be our final client hamper day.
We will open again for regular food hamper distribution on Monday, January 4th, 2027.
Fresh Produce: The food bank will be open to clients for the distribution of fresh produce and dairy products all of December 2026, Tuesday and Thursday, 9AM - Noon. The last day for produce pickup is Wednesday December 23rd, 2026.
Donations & Holiday Fundraisers
Donation hours: During the month of December 2026 the Saanich Peninsula Lions Food Bank will be open Monday to Saturday from 8AM to 4PM for donation.
If you or your organization are planning a Holiday Food Drive or fundraiser this holiday season please contact us beforehand to arrange donation bins, cash boxes, boxes, pickups, and everything else you'll need to make your fundraiser a success.
December Holiday Donation Hours
Monday to Saturday
8AM - 4PM
Closed December 24th, 2026 to January 4th, 2026
