Cowichan Valley Basket Society

06/16/2026

Last month, CVBS assisted 780 families with food hampers, helping more than 1,600 individuals in the Cowichan Valley. We also serve about 200 lunches each day to neighbours who need a meal, care, and a safe place to come.

Behind every number is a neighbour — a senior, a parent, a child, someone working hard, or someone going through a difficult season.

Your gift today helps provide groceries, fresh produce, daily meals, dignity, and care for individuals and families who need support.

Please consider making a donation today: cvbs.ca/donate

E-transfers can also be sent to: [email protected]

Thank you for helping feed our neighbours.

06/04/2026

CVBS is looking for more wonderful volunteers to join our team.

A few hours of your time can make a real difference for neighbours facing food insecurity in the Cowichan Valley. Whether you enjoy serving coffee and lunch, packing hampers, sorting food, helping in the warehouse, or welcoming guests, there is a place for you at CVBS.

Volunteering is a meaningful way to give back, meet great people, and help make sure everyone who comes through our doors is treated with dignity, kindness, and care.

Learn more or register online at cvbs.ca/volunteer/

Thank you for helping us care for our community.

04/16/2026

We are incredibly grateful to the Rotary Club of Duncan BC Canada for their leadership and generosity in organizing this year’s Rotary Food Drive in support of the Cowichan Valley Basket Society. 💙

Because of Rotary’s ongoing commitment to our community, this year’s drive will reach approximately 2,500 homes—making it easier than ever for residents to give back and support local families in need.

📦 Donation bags will be delivered the week of April 19.

🚚 Simply fill your bag with non-perishable food items and leave it on your doorstep before 9am on April 25 and Pickup will take place between 9am and 2pm

This incredible effort is only possible because of Rotary members, volunteers, and community partners who continue to show up and make a difference. Your dedication helps ensure that no one in the Cowichan Valley goes without support.

If your bag isn’t collected, you can drop it off in Duncan at the Cowichan Valley Basket Society. 5810 Garden St.

Want to contribute even more? Donate online here: https://cvbs.ca/april-food/

From all of us at the Cowichan Valley Basket Society—thank you, Rotary, for your unwavering support and commitment to our community. 💛

03/17/2026

Food banks throughout Vancouver Island are struggling to keep up with rising demand. To help, we’re inviting you to join us in supporting our neighbours. You can donate $2, $5, $10, or any amount right at the tills, and your gift will go directly toward providing food and essentials to those who need them most.
Every donation matters — no matter the size — and it all stays within our local communities. The need is growing, but so can our impact.
Let your cashier know how much you’d like to contribute, and together we’ll make sure no one goes hungry. Thank you for your continued generosity. ❤️

03/13/2026

We are excited to announce that we have achieved accreditation through Food Banks Canada’s Standards of Excellence program.

This accomplishment reflects our hard work, commitment, and dedication to providing the highest quality of service to our guests.

We, along with the other remarkable accredited organizations, invite affiliate food banks from coast to coast to coast to join us in our mission towards a Canada where no one goes hungry.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our volunteers, staff and supporters who enable us to assist our neighbors with food insecurity.

01/08/2026

Please helps us give out food hampers. We are in need of cloth grocery bags if you have extra you can donate to us. Thank you in advance.

01/07/2026

A sincere thank you goes out to the local farmers for their generous donation of eggs. If you have any unused egg cartons at home, please consider recycling them at Cowichan Valley Basket Society. This will help us sort the eggs and distribute them in food hampers. You can drop off cartons at 5810 Garden Street.

12/22/2025

Only a few days till Christmas.

If you struggling to have gifts for your children under the tree this Christmas please give us a call at the Cowichan Valley Basket Society

If you know of a family experiencing challenges this Christmas and in need of gifts for a child, please contact the food bank. We would be delighted to help. We have gifts ready to share.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the numerous community members who have contributed to making this possible.

12/17/2025

We will be hosting Christmas dinners in our dining room for lunch next week. We are seeking donations of hams and turkeys to help us provide a warm meal for many. Donations can be dropped of at 5810 Garden St.

12/17/2025

Thank you for the donations of food and toys.

Thank-you to residents who donated to the City of Duncan's Annual Food & Toy Drive! Your generous donations have been delivered to our local food bank.

We wish everyone a safe and warm holiday season!