COVID-19 CRISIS
Thank you for contributing during this time of great need within our community.
We rely entirely on the generosity of the Alberni Valley to keep our program alive. Until now, we have had no direct government funding and avoid the application for a provincial gaming grant as we believe that many of our guests have challenges with gambling.
We are a local organization helping local people supported by local businesses, groups, and caring individuals. Over our 35 years Port Alberni has been extremely generous to us and to our guests.
We confidently expect that this 'City with a Heart' will continue to support us. We use 100% of cash donations to support our program.
We do not use cash donations to buy food. Our food supply comes directly from food drives, local gleaning and our cooperative partnership with The Salvation Army. With this are able to successfully provide nutritious meals for our guests. We need continuing donations for salaries, building maintenance (it is very old!), utilities and food recovery pickup. Check out our Wish List below for our most needed items today.
We are a local organization helping local people supported by local businesses, groups, and caring individuals. Over our 35 years Port Alberni has been extremely generous to us and to our guests.
We confidently expect that this 'City with a Heart' will continue to support us. We use 100% of cash donations to support our program.
We do not use cash donations to buy food. Our food supply comes directly from food drives, local gleaning and our cooperative partnership with The Salvation Army. With this are able to successfully provide nutritious meals for our guests. We need continuing donations for salaries, building maintenance (it is very old!), utilities and food recovery pickup. Check out our Wish List below for our most needed items today.
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To Donate Funds Online via Canada Helps:
We are a registered Canadian Charity and are grateful for any donation no matter how small. We accept on-line, tax-receipted donations through CanadaHelps. 
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To Donate Funds in Person or by Mail:
Via our Website: Select a donation amount and add to cart. By Mail: We are located at 3130 3rd Ave, Port Alberni, BC, V9Y 4C8 Donation receipts are mailed out within 2 business days of receipt of your cheque. In Person: Office hours are Monday to Friday 9 am - 2 pm and receipts are available immediately. |
To Donate Food:
We take donations any day of the week. There is staff at the center from 9-12 Monday to Friday. We take most food items (perishable and non-perishable). We do not accept open items. There is a list of most needed food items on the wish list below. If you have any questions about donating food please don't hesitate to contact us. |
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Our Wish List for 2020-2021
Office items: Office ergonomic Chair - $200 Bulletin Board - $28 White Board - $30 Letter Size Envelopes - $2 Kitchen items: 100 cup coffee pot - $175 100 small cereal or soup bowls - $150 Gift cards for Dollarama, Wal-Mart - $10 up Turkey vouchers - $20-25 Basic Spices in large containers - $20 3 x 5 Kitchen Anti-Fatigue Mat - $111 XL Garbage Bags (100) $20 Bleach Food items we always need: Oatmeal, White Sugar, Brown Sugar, Eggs, Ground Meats, Paper Napkins, Stir Sticks Salary and Benefits for one staff member for one year - $20,000 Businesses: You can sponsor a hot meal at the Bread of Life Centre for $250. We will provide and cook the meal and you and/or your staff can come in to help serve it! We will take a picture of the event for publication. Sponsor the Bread of Life Centre at the Polar Bear Swim. $500 - $1000. Or a toonie per swimmer who registers and goes in the water. We will include your business name in the advertising leading up to the Polar Bear Swim on January 1st. |
Other Ways to Donate:
Returnable drink containers: We have an open account at Return It Bottle Depot at 3680 4th Ave Port Alberni. You can donate your returnables there and ask them to credit Bread of Life. Return it hours are Monday to Saturday 9-5. You can also drop off bags of returnables right here at the centre and one of our wonderful volunteers will take them in, sort them and have them added to our account. We will also supply bags and barcode tags for those of you who would like to use the easy drop off system the bottle depot Return-it Center now operates. Gift Cards: Gift cards come in really handy when we run low on supplies like hygiene items for hand out kits for our guests, sugar, tea, office supplies, and garbage bags. It's a great way to support The Bread of Life. Items for Silent Auctions: Two of our big fundraisers of each year involve silent auctions. The Alberni Valley Charity Golf Classic in July and the Bread of Life Harvest Dinner in October. Keep us in mind when you are purging, moving or after your garage sale. We are pretty open and creative when we are putting together our silent auction items! It's also great exposure for businesses and artisans who donate their wares or gift certificates. Hotel toiletries: Are you a traveller who hoards their hotels soaps and shampoos? It's okay - we've done it too. If you are finding you are not using them after all, we hand out a lot of hygiene kits and we are always in need of travel size shampoos, conditioners, lotion, deodorant, razors, toothpaste and toothbrushes. You can donate anytime during business hours and our guests really appreciate it! Winter Warm-ups: We take donations of new and gently used scarves, socks, knit hats, gloves and mittens and distribute them to our guests during the cold winter weather. Another much appreciated service and we will take donations anytime of year and store them until they are needed. Your Time and Skills: We are always looking for more volunteers and ideas! Visit our Volunteer page and let us know how you would like to contribute. |