Who do we provide food to?

Anyone! Everyone needs a little help from time to time, that’s why we’re here.

How can I get food from the Food Bank?

Whitehorse: Come down to our facility at 306B Alexander Street, We will ask you to fill out a form on your first visit, after that, you are good to go and can receive a hamper once per month

Communities: Programs differ in each community, but the Food Bank does send hampers of shelf stable food each month to many of them. Contact our Manager of Community Services to find out what is happening in your community and how to get connected. Email: mvcs@whitehorsefoodbank.ca or Phone: 867-393-2265

How often can I get food?

Clients can collect a food hampers once a calendar month. So for example once in September, once in October, once in November, etc.

The hamper contains approximately seven days of food. Hampers in Whitehorse may have fresh produce, and diary items. Hampers in communities will be limited to shelf stable items

What kind of things do you provide?

Whitehorse: We provide all kinds of food and supplies! You will receive non perishables like canned tuna, tomato sauce, rice, pasta, crackers, Mac n Cheese. We also provide meat, vegetables, and milk and fruit for children. Additionally we have toiletries like garbage bags, diapers, toilet paper, and other things.

Communities: You will receive non perishables like canned tuna, tomato sauce, rice, pasta, crackers, Peanut Butter, Mac n Cheese

Where and when can I pick up food?

Whitehorse: Our location is 306 Alexander Street in Whitehorse. Our pick up times are:

Tuesday and Thursday 10:00-12:45 and 3:00-4:45

Wednesday (for clients with children only) 10:00-12:40

Communities: It varies for each community, contact our Manager of Community Services to find out what is happening in your community and how to get connected. Email: mvcs@whitehorsefoodbank.ca or Phone: 867-393-2265