"Helping those in need through those who care."
Since 1984
It has always been our mission to keep the people of the Saanich Peninsula fed with nutritious food but unfortunately even we aren’t immune to food insecurity created by COVID-19.
Donations have hit an all time low while demand is growing in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic. Our food bank receives no provincial or federal funding from the Canadian government. We rely solely on the generosity of our local communities and businesses. Please consider donating online splfoodbank.com/donate or by phone 250-655-0679.
We will be updating this page and our social media as things change with the COVID-19 crisis.
March 12th, 2020
As the Coronavirus (Covid-19) continues to be a growing concern in Canada and around the world we ask if you are exhibiting signs of cold, flu, cough or fever you refrain from using the food bank.
The health and safety of our team members and clients has always been the Saanich Peninsula Lions Food Banks top priority.
If you have any symptoms of cold, flu, cough or fever and need to access the food bank please send a family member or trusted friend to pick up on your behalf.
This is for the health and safety of everyone else accessing our food bank services as well as our volunteers, donors and staff.
The food bank staff and volunteers are taking extra precautions new stricter sanitizing protocols to reduce risks.
March 16th, 2020
We will also be limiting the amount of clients in the food bank during hamper hours. We asked that you please be patient as you wait for your food hamper.
March 24th, 2020
Fresh produce, dairy and bread is once again available Tuesdays and Thursday in limited quantities.
This is because of the lack of food donations in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak.
As of Wednesday March 25th, 2020 will be now distributing our hampers outside of the food bank with safe distance practices in place.
The Saanich Peninsula Lions Food Bank will continue operating our normal food bank hamper distribution on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9AM – Noon.
Information on how to contact the Saanich Peninsula Lions Food Bank via phone, e-mail, or in person at our location in Sidney, BC.