The Salvation Army Food Bank – Parksville
Address: 886 Wembley Road, Parksville, BC
Phone: 250-248-8793
Year-Round Support for Our Community
Our Food Bank provides practical, compassionate support to individuals and families in need throughout the year. Clients are welcomed by appointment (once per month) to shop for items they need—similar to a traditional grocery store experience.
In addition to non-perishable food items, our Community Table program offers fresh fruits, vegetables, and dairy products donated by local grocery stores. Emergency food hampers are available to first-time clients needing urgent assistance.
Hours of Operation
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
(Closed for lunch from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM)
Wednesday & Friday: 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Closed on Statutory Holidays
Community Programs
- Community Table – FREE Fresh Produce
Wednesdays & Fridays: 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM - FREE Shelf (Non-perishable items)
Available daily during Food Bank hours - Monthly Food Hampers (By Appointment)
Call 250-248-8793 to book
Who We Serve
We currently serve over 700 families or individuals each month, while also preparing and delivering food to local schools for use in cooking classes. Additionally, our Food Bank serves as the intake site for clients needing access to other crisis assistance services.
Becoming a Food Bank Client
New Clients
To register, please call 250-248-8793 to schedule an intake appointment.
Required Documents:
- Government-issued photo ID
- Proof of current address
Note: If you haven’t accessed our services since January 2019, you will need to re-register as part of our updated intake system.
Emergency Hampers
First-time clients in urgent need can access emergency hampers during operating hours:
- Mon, Tues, Thurs: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
- Wed & Fri: 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Returning Clients
Already registered? Just call 250-248-8793 to schedule your monthly appointment.
Appointments are booked 2–3 weeks in advance due to high demand.
Emergency Furniture and Clothing Vouchers
Clients must be registered in our current system and book an appointment for a voucher. Eligibility is based on an assessment of your client file.
Donate to the Food Bank
We gratefully accept donations during business hours.
You can also support us online via our Virtual Food Drive:
👉 Donate here through Food Banks BC