Most Requested Items

Food banks across British Columbia work hard to provide nutritious food and essential items to people facing difficult circumstances.

While needs can vary from community to community, the following items are consistently in high demand across the province. Donating these items helps food banks in BC to provide balanced food hampers and essential supplies to the people they serve.

1. Canned vegetables  
2. Canned fruit  
3. Canned beans (chickpeas, black beans, kidney beans) 
4. Canned tuna  
5. Peanut butter  
6. Pasta and pasta sauce 
7. Rice, oats, barley 
8. Hearty soup, stew, chili  
9. Small snack items (granola bars, fruit cups, applesauce) 
10. Toiletries (feminine hygiene products, baby diapers) 

Interested in donating food or hosting a food drive?

Contact your local food bank to find out what items are most needed in your community and how you can help.