Working together towards a hunger free British Columbia
Membership Benefits include:
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Provincial and National voice on hunger issues in BC
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Networking
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Funding (Provincial and National)
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Skill Building and Training
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Discount Buying Programs
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Participation in both the National and Provincial Conference & AGM
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National Food Sharing System (NFSS)
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Product received from major manufacturers by Food Banks Canada
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Distributed to members from four (4) hubs strategically located throughout BC
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Transportation assistance may be provided to rural food banks (communities with a population of less than 10,000)
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Affiliate membership to Food Banks Canada
In order to be eligible for membership, your food bank must meet the following requirements:
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Focus its main activity on the collection and distribution of food to assist those that require help in their community.
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Be the only food bank that serves their community, city or region (please check our Find A Food Bank map for current members).
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Have a current Canadian Charitable Registration Number in good standing with the CRA.
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Pay an annual fee to Food Banks BC that is based on the number of clients served.
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Participate and cooperate annually with data capture for Food Banks Canada’s Hunger Count survey and other required data collection.
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Cooperate with all regional, provincial or national fund or food raising campaigns as required.
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Agree to and follow Food Bank Code of Ethics.
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Agree to and follow Food Banks BC’s Members’ Standard of Care.
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Agree to and follow any other Food Banks BC Membership Criteria which the network may require from time to time.
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Have been in operation for a minimum of one year.
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Be a community steward of food donations to share with other member food banks and local food agencies where surplus exists.
