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Loaves & Fishes Community Food Bank
Sort rescued grocery donations for distribution across Vancouver Island.
Verified · Sep 2026 · Listing details and the volunteer link were last checked in Sep 2026.
What volunteers do here
Recovers edible surplus food from grocery partners and distributes it through 11 depots across Vancouver Island (main warehouse in Nanaimo), reaching over 3,500 people a month. Volunteer tasks are mostly warehouse-based: sorting, prepping hampers, and sorting bottle donations. Mature youth 16+ can register and volunteer unaccompanied.
Good to know
Time commitment. Warehouse shifts; one-time or ongoing. 16+ can volunteer unaccompanied.
What you’ll need
- No experience needed
- Able to stand and lift for a shift
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