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Eat West Coast is everything food on the west coast of Vancouver Island. We want a region where food is celebrated, abundant, and integral to the culture, health, economy, and community well-being for all residents. Eat West Coast is a strategy of the Clayoquot Biosphere Trust. We are hub for food security and healthy communities programs and activity throughout the Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Reserve region. We are supported in part by Island Health’s Community Food Action Initiative. Our communities include Macoah, Hitacu, Ucluelet, Esowista/Ty-Histanis, Tofino, Opitsaht, Ahousaht and Hot Springs Cove.

Since we opened our doors, the people of Nanaimo, through their churches, businesses, service clubs and individually as donors and volunteers, have generously contributed time, energy, financial support, donations and vision to help feed those in need. The sharing and caring of Loaves & Fishes Food Bank got its start in the charity work of the people of St. Paul's Anglican Church and Archdeacon David McKay.

Redistribution of fresh fruit and vegetables from the Food Recovery Project. Tuesday to Friday when available. At the Saanich and Victoria Centres. No charge.

All week we make FREE, fresh groceries available to students as well as working families, single moms and dads, the elderly and others in the suburbs.

Redistribution of fresh fruit and vegetables from the Food Recovery Project. Tuesday to Friday when available. At the Saanich and Victoria Centres. No charge.