*Important Announcement: As of Monday, November 23rd we require everyone attending a Loaves & Fishes Depot or on the warehouse property (including other non-profits waiting outdoors) to wear a mask at all times. Thank you for your understanding as we work to ensure that you, our clients, volunteers and staff are safe. As usual, anyone feeling ill or at risk is encouraged to give the IDs for their household to someone else who can collect food for them. That person must be prepared to show their ID as well*

Christmas Hamper registration is now open at all Nanaimo depots. The last regular hamper day and last day to register for a Christmas hamper is Generations Church depot on Saturday, December 12th. Regular depots in Nanaimo will be closed Dec 13 - Jan 3. Food 4U will still be available. *See Nanaimo Holiday Schedule* For those who missed registration or their hamper pickup. A last chance Christmas Hamper registration and pickup option will be Wednesday, Dec 23th at Farquhar Depot from 12pm-3pm. 

The last Port Hardy Depot of the year will be Wed, Dec 16th. The Port Hardy Depot will resume Wed, Jan 13th.  See North Island Depot Schedule for details. Christmas Hampers in Port Hardy are provided by the Gazette Hamper Fund and supported by Loaves & Fishes. The last day to register for Gazette Christmas Hampers is Friday, November 27th at 3pm. See North Island Depot Schedule page for sign up information.