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Help Us Feed Our Community – Join Our Food Drive!

Hunger Doesn’t Take a Break – Let’s Step Up and Make a Difference!

The DNBA is partnering with the Old City Quarter, Loaves & Fishes, Island Corridor Foundation, and SVI Island Rail to help make a BIG difference in the lives of people right here in our community. Our food drive is all about bringing together friends, neighbours, and local businesses to provide meals for families, kids, and individuals who are struggling with hunger. We’d love for you to get involved and help us make a real impact!

 

Island Corridor Foundation in Nanaimo has challenged Port Alberni to a Caboose off, who can fill a train caboose with more food for those in needfood the fullest – are you up to the challenge Nanaimo?

How You Can Help:

Donate Food (It’s Easy!)

We’re collecting all kinds of non-perishable food – the kinds of things that stay fresh for a while but are also packed with nutrients! Here’s a quick list of what we’re looking for:

  • Canned veggies, soups, and beans
  • Pasta, rice, and other grains
  • Peanut butter & jelly
  • Cereal and granola bars
  • Canned meats (like tuna or chicken)

Easy Locations to Drop Off Your Donations:

We’ve set up donation spots all around town, so you can drop off your food at one of these places:

  • Alchemy Beauty
  • Casino Nanaimo
  • Flying Fish
  • Gabriels
  • Guava
  • Lucky Cloud
  • Nanaimo Art Gallery
  • RBC
  • Quintessential
  • Artzi Stuff
  • Gina’s Mexican Restaurant
 
You can drop off your goodies daily between Saturday November 23 – December 13 (12 noon on the 13th).

Why It Matters.

Together, We Can Help Make Sure No One Goes Hungry

Your donation, no matter how big or small, will make a real difference. Even one can of soup or a box of cereal can help a family get through tough times. Plus, when we all pitch in, we create a stronger, kinder community where everyone looks out for each other.

Your Help Means the World 

A huge thank you to everyone who’s helping us fight hunger. Whether you’re donating food, giving money, or lending a hand to pack, your support is truly making a difference. Together, we’re showing how much our community cares.

Friday December 13th
3pm -5pm
will Nanaimo have the winning Caboose? Join us to find out!!

Window Decorating Contest – who will be this year’s winners?

We will also be announcing the two winners, 1 for downtown and 1 Old City Quarter of the Window Display Contest (November 23 – December 13) you can vote for your favorite window display

If you look carefully into the windows you will see a part of a train, if it is the Caboose you find, snap a photo and submit your entry for a chance to win your own special prize!

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