“Through this program Boundary Community Food Bank collects food that is close to, or at its best before date and ensure that it gets to people in need through our food bank and other community programs.“
Boundary Community Food Bank volunteers pick up food and other items from our sources everyday of the year except Christmas day.
The goal of our zero waste program is:
- to increase the food options for our clients
- to process fresh food for longer storage
- to reduce food waste
- to keep food out of the landfill
- to divert food waste to farm animals
Who our sources are:
- Save On Foods
- Jerseyland Organics
- Tim Hortons
What we collect:
- Produce (sorted and cleaned)
- Meat (frozen to extend shelf life)
- Bakery (fresh and frozen to extend shelf life)
- Dairy, yogurt, and cheese (some fresh and some frozen to extend shelf life)
- Miscellaneous non-food products (sent to Whisper’s Thrift Store)
Who we share with:
- Courtesy Kitchen
- Greenwood Food Bank
- Rock Creek Food Bank
- Food for Families (School District 51 and Boundary Family Services)
- Blessings Boutique (makes cheese from milk and frozen meals from the produce)
- Whispers Thrift Store (non-food items)
For more information on this initiative contact Lynda Hynes, Inventory Coordinator
250-442-2800 boundaryfoodbank@gmail.com
boundarycommunityfoodbank.ca 
