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.
Food bank distribution
$15 meal kits
Food rescue
farmers market coupons
Affordable market (COMPLETED PILOT)
Food bank distribution
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. We also provide a food hamper delivery service for people who face a permanent or temporary barrier to accessing the food bank program in person.
Access to the food bank program begins with a friendly conversation with a member of our staff. We will ask some simple questions to understand how food insecurity is impacting your life and provide information on other supports and resources that may help. Once registered, you can pack a food box with items that will be of most use to you and your family in our open shopping area.
Food distribution runs twice a week.
Tuesdays 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Thursdays 9:30am - 1:00pm
Proof of residency in Golden or CSRD Area A is required.
Our downloadable PDF is available in these languages:
Program Guide - English
Program Guide - Espanol
Program Guide - Francais
Program Guide - हिंदी भाषा
Program Guide - Filipino
Recipe of the week
$15 meal kits
Meal kits are available to anyone who would benefit from an affordable, home-cooked meal. Each week our volunteers assemble “HelloFresh” style meal kits with pre-portioned ingredients and an easy to follow recipe. The kits contain between $35-$45 worth of food and make approximately 4-6 servings. $15 covers the cost of purchased ingredients in the kit.
To make your purchase a donation toward the program, BUMP YOUR payment to $25 or any amount you choose!
Stop by anytime during office hours to pick up a meal kit.
Monday to Thursday, 10AM to 4PM. Payment is accepted by card, e-transfer, or exact change.
We are closed all statutory holidays.
Food Rescue
We bring in a lot of quality food through our Food Recovery program, and sometimes after our food bank pick-up days are done we still have a surplus of select items that will expire before our next distribution day. You can help us keep good food out of the landfill and onto your tables!
Food Rescue Days are announced day-of when we have a surplus of food. Stay tuned to our social media (@GoldenFoodBank on Facebook and Instagram) or join the email list to be notified.
Everyone is welcome, donations are appreciated. Bring a bag!
Farmers market
coupon program
June to September
The BC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Coupon Program provides coupons that can be redeemed to purchase local, fresh food directly from farmers and producers who sell at our local farmers market. Qualifying participants are lower-income families with children, pregnant people, seniors, and Indigenous people. We have some coupons for residents who do not fall within this criteria but face financial barriers to accessing local food at the market.
Coupons are also available through our Community Distribution Partners*:
BETTER AT HOME
METIS NATION COLUMBIA RIVER SOCIETY
COLUMBIA BASIN ALLIANCE FOR LITERACY
INTERIOR HEALTH COMMUNITY PARAMEDIC
EARLY YEARS CENTER
WORKBC
GOLDEN WOMENS RESOURCE CENTRE
*TO THEIR existing client-basE
Each sheet of coupons provides $27 in vouchers that can be used to purchase vegetables, fruits, nuts, eggs, dairy, herbs, vegetable & fruit plants, honey, meat and fish. The Golden Farmers Market runs every Wednesday from June 12th to September 25th in Spirit Square, 10am-3pm.
Stop by anytime during office hours over the farmers market season to pick up a coupon sheet.
Monday to Thursday, 10AM to 4PM.
You may only collect coupons through one distribution partner. Maximum 1 sheet per week for qualifying households, while quantities last.
Affordable market
The Neighbours Affordable Market pilot program is now complete.
We continue to offer low-cost meal kits, and are evaluating this program’s success, learnings, and opportunities for future funding. Thank you to the community for trying something new with us, stay tuned!
Neighbours Affordable Market was a non-profit grocery pilot program providing subsidized meal kits, fresh produce, and grocery items to individuals and families experiencing short-term financial challenges. The market was designed to fill the gap that exists between emergency food relief and retail grocery stores and make nutritious food more affordable and accessible.
FUNDING FOR OUR 2024 AFFORDABLE MARKET PILOT PROGRAM GENEROUSLY PROVIDED BY:
Our Partners and Affiliates
