GOLDEN FOOD BANK SOCIETY

General Fund: Donating to the General Fund allows us to allocate your donation to the area of greatest financial need.

Food Bank Program: Our crisis-based Food Bank Program provides households experiencing food insecurity in Golden and Area A with hampers of fresh food and pantry staples. Food insecurity applies to individuals, couples and families who cannot afford the quality and quantity of food they need to avoid hunger.

Food Recovery Program: Our Food Recovery Program is run through partnerships with local businesses and provincial food bank networks who have food that is still safe to eat but can no longer be sold. Recovered food is picked up daily, inspected for quality, and processed for distribution by our staff and volunteers. 

Other Food Access Programs: Our food access options range from free to very affordable. Offering programs on a spectrum helps us provide more food access to more people, sustainably and equitably. This includes a $10 Meal Kit program.

Education Programs: Our education and food literacy programs help residents learn how to grow, process, and prepare their own food while increasing their access to food that is fresh and locally grown.

Note: The Golden Food Bank reserves the ability to re-allocate donor-directed funds to another area of financial need if the program selected has been fully funded for the year.