Ways to Give
Be the Change you want to see
By joining us, you can help give back to your community and neighbours who need it most!
Pounds of food distributed monthly!
Become an agent of change
The Cranbrook food bank relies on the generosity of people like you. You can support us with donations, or foodraising and fundraising activities
Join Our Noble Mission to Improve Our Community
We work with local businesses and food providers to pick up and redistribute food items deemed ‘unsalable’ due to best before dates or torn packaging.
Ways to Give
We know that not everyone can donate in the same capacity! Below are the 4 ways you can help your community
01
Food Donations
We accept most food and non-food items (including garden produce), the only exceptions are open packaging and uninspected meat.
02
Monetary Donations
We accept monetary donations via online submission, e-transfer, cheque and endowment
03
Volunteer
We love our Volunteers! There are many different ways you can donate your time by volunteering with the foodbank!
05
Amazon Wish List
Support our work by purchasing much-needed items directly from our Amazon Wish List.
06
Partnership
Join us as a community partner and help strengthen food security in Cranbrook.
Donating Food
We accept most food and non-food items (including garden produce), the only exceptions are open packaging and uninspected meat.
Most Needed Items
- Pasta and sauce
- Rice
- Cereal
- Healthy Kids Snacks
- Meal Replacement Drinks
- Instant Oatmeal
- Peanut Butter
- Creamed Soup
- Sugar and Flour
- Canned Meat
We Cannot Accept
- Dented or unlabelled cans
- Broken and open packages
- Supplements
- Homemade Food
- Foods 2+ years past there best before date
Donation Drop-Off:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
9:30 am – 3:00 pm
Important Information:
Large Donations:
Please call 250-426-7664 to schedule an appointment for large donations as we may need to arrange for additional volunteers to assist.
Other Drop-Off Locations:
You can also drop off donations at one of our bins at:
Safeway
Superstore
Save-On-Foods
Please Do Not Leave Donations Outside as it attracts wildlife.
Donating Money
Donate Online
Arrange for a one time monthly or annually donation.
Endowment
Visit our Endowment page to learn more!
E-transfer
E-transfer to cranbrookfoodbank44@gmail.com
Please provide mailing address and contact information (phone number or e-mail)
Cheque
Drop off the cheque during normal business hours 9:30 – 3:00 pm M,W, or F or drop in the mailbox outside the front door.
Donating Time
We love our Volunteers! Below are our current available roles:
AM Prep & Stock
9 – 11:45 AM, M, W, or F
The AM Prep person organizes and stocks shelves in the stations where the clients will shop. Also assists in receiving produce and non-perishables from grocery stores. Portioning bulk items is also a part of this role.
Pick-Up Drivers and Helper Team
9 – 11:30 AM, M, W, or F
Together with another volunteer, this team picks-up food and non-food items from grocery stores, Tim Hortons and other locations that are donating Food. Must be able to lift 50+lbs.
Office
9:30 – 11:30 AM AND 11:30 – 3:00 PM, M, W, or F
Office persons are responsible for registering new and existing clients. Responsible for answering phones during shift. Computer skills are required and the ability to multi-task. Must be a people person.
Personal Shopper
12:00 – 3:00 PM, M, W, or F
The Personal shopper works directly with the client while they shop. This volunteer engages in conversation with the client while making sure they receive the correct amount of food specified for their household size.
PM Stocker
12:00 – 3:00 PM, M, W, or F
The Stocker supports all the stations by re- stocking these areas as needed. They also help the weigh station attendant when needed. This person floats from station to station to make sure everything is running smoothly, and other volunteers don’t need help. This person also provides relief to other volunteers if they need to take a break
Station Attendants
Produce, Dairy, Meat, Weigh, 12:00 – 3:00 PM, M, W, or F
Station Attendants ensure that their areas are stocked for client shopping. They assist clients with their choices at their station. Shelves may need to re stocked and straightened/organized during the afternoon.
Hamper Delivery Drivers
1:00 – 2:30 PM, M, W, or F
Deliver hamper boxes to client’s homes. Foodbank vehicles available for use for deliveries. Must be able to lift 30lb.
Tuesday AM Prep and Hamper Building
9:00– 11:30 am Tuesdays
Stocks shelves in the operational, portioning bulk items, building food boxes for other agencies.
Warehouse Help
9:00am – 12:00 pm
12:00pm – 3:00 pm
Sort donations, keep warehouse bays organized, optimize storage areas
Fundraising
PLAN A FUNDRAISING EVENT
Organize a bake sale, bottle drive, workplace challenge, school fundraiser, or any creative event in support of the Cranbrook Food Bank. There are endless possibilities—have fun with it!
SET A GOAL
Decide whether you want to raise food, money, or both. You can keep it simple by choosing one type of item to collect or by focusing on raising funds only.
Fun fact: Every $10 donated helps us provide approximately 20 meals to our community.
SPREAD THE WORD
Promote your fundraiser through posters, email, and social media. Tell your friends, coworkers, and community. Remember to tag us on Facebook and Instagram to help amplify your impact!
MAKE YOUR DONATION
Drop off your collected food or funds at the Cranbrook Food Bank during business hours. We’re located at: 1624 Industrial Road 2, Cranbrook, BC V1C 6R2
CELEBRATE YOUR IMPACT
You’ve made a real difference for families in Cranbrook and surrounding communities. Share your results, thank your supporters, and feel good knowing you helped nourish your neighbours.
Have a Question
Please fill in the form and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Becoming a Community Partner
We are proud to support a wide range of organizations and programs across Cranbrook and the East Kootenays by providing essential food and supplies to those who need them most.
With our cold storage capacity, warehouse space, and strong relationships with donors, including retailers, wholesalers, farms, and network partners, we serve as a community food hub. This allows us to efficiently distribute food and supplies to organizations working throughout the region.
If your agency or initiative supports low-income individuals and families in Cranbrook and would like to learn how we can work together, we would love to hear from you.
Please contact us to explore partnership opportunities.