Duncan Foodbank & Lunch Kitchen
Ensuring no individual or family in the Cowichan Valley goes hungry either physically, spiritually or emotionally.
Full Choice Hamper Shopping
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Spring Online Auction
The Cowichan Valley Basket Society is set to break ground soon on phase one of the Building for the Future project. This initial phase will connect the two existing buildings with a new lobby. For more information or to make a cash donation go to cvbs.ca/build
We need your support to help fund the essential additional space for the Duncan Foodbank and Lunch Program. From now until April 10th, you can contribute by bidding on items in our Spring Auction.
Visit cvbs.ca/auction to place your bids on the available items.
Programs
Hampers were distributed in 2024
Meals where served in 2024
Unique Individuals Received a Hamper in 2024
Over the last 18 months, the Cowichan Valley Basket Society has witnessed a remarkable increase of over 100% in the number of individuals and families receiving food hampers. In just August, 677 food hampers were distributed, helping 1,433 individuals. Notably, 30% of these recipients are under 19 years old, while 12% are above 60.
We deeply appreciate the support from our community as we aid our neighbors. However, with the rising number of individuals experiencing food insecurity, the CVBS’s need for donations has intensified. CVBS relies primarily on community contributions, whether in cash or food, as it receives minimal government funding to fulfill the significant demand for hampers. We kindly ask you to consider making a cash donation today.
Become a monthly donor
$50 a monthly donation will provide a lunch daily for a guest.
A $100 monthly donation will cover the cost of a average monthly hamper.
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About Us
The Cowichan Valley Basket Society (CVBS) was started in 1988 by a broadly based group of Cowichan Valley residents who saw a great need for a coordinated answer to hunger in the area. CVBS is a registered charity overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors.
Some board members are appointed by our sustaining donors, and the rest are caring members of the community that have become members of the society.
Our first premises was opened on Evans Street. From there we have made several moves but our current home on Garden Street we trust is our permanent home as we have purchased the property in 2015 and in 2022 the neighbouring property.