About Cranbrook Food Bank
Our History
Serving Cranbrook Since 1982
The Food Bank started in Cranbrook in 1982 in the basement of the Labor Centre on 9th. Ave. lt started because of the collapse in the economy, largely in the forest industry. It was meant to be temporary!
The Food Bank soon moved to an old 1920’s house on 8th Ave, which was provided by the Steelworkers Local 1–405 and BCGEU to house the growing clientele, and generously donated to the Food Bank in 2018.
This donation, the sale of our old warehouse and several amazing construction and equipment grants from the BC government, Columbia Basin Trust, Food Banks BC and Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies, allowed us to build our current distribution / warehouse facility!
Meet the Team
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors is a dedicated group of community leaders who guide our mission and ensure the Food Bank continues to serve Cranbrook with integrity and vision.
Ian Melligan
Deborah Russon
Debbie is an objective, open-minded leader. She is committed to continually advancing our operation to achieve our mission of distributing food to those in need.
Don Davidson
Diane Babcock
Bill Lindell
Bill is decisive and a critical thinker. We appreciate his ability to present creative solutions to roadblocks we encounter.
Kim Dick
Beth Melligan
Hasi Muhandiram,
Meet the Team
Our Staff
Our staff team works on the front lines every day, supporting clients, organizing programs, and keeping our operations running with compassion and care.
Julie displays real grit – she is passionate and takes serious action to help people in need in our community. She creates an environment where everyone is treated with respect and kindness. Julie has the best can-do attitude and truly deserves credit for keeping our daily operations running smoothly.
Brittany Stambulic
Small Bio to Come
Jesse Selwood
Small Bio to Come
Better Together
Board Meetings & Minutes
coming soon
Annual Reports
Click the below links to view our Annual Reports.
Get in Touch
Contact Us if You have Questions
Call Us
+1 250-426-7664
Mail Us
coordinator@cranbrookfoodbank.ca
Visit Us
1624 Industrial Road 2, Cranbrook, British Columbia
Cranbrook Food Bank hours
We love visits from the public, so feel free to visit during normal business hours.
Monday to Friday
09:30 am – 3:00 pm
Weekends
Closed
Statutory Holidays
Closed