Are you struggling to get the food and nutrition you need? We are here to support you.
On-Campus Resources
Food Pantry
The on-campus Food Pantry is stocked with non-perishable food items.
- Castlegar Campus: Main Lobby, near Students' Union Office 0-127
- Tenth Street Campus: Students' Union Office P112
- Silver King Campus: Students' Union Office C136
- Trail Campus: Main floor stairwell near the main entrance
To access the Food Pantry, get a key from the Students' Union Office or the Welcome Centre.
To learn more about the food pantry, please connect with Selkirk College Students’ Union.
Student Relief Funds
If you are experiencing unexpected financial pressures or are in an emergency situation, you may be eligible for emergency assistance.
Off-Campus Resources
Food banks and other services are available in communities throughout the region.
Castlegar
Community Harvest Food Bank, Drop-In Center and Emergency Shelter
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9 am–12:30 pm
Address: 614 Christina Place, Castlegar
Contact: Must register through phone, (250) 608-1047 (Debbie Mcintosh)
Kalso
Hours: Tuesdays, 10 am–1pm and Thursdays, 5–7 pm
Address: 500 4th St., Kalso
Contact: (250) 353-7120
Nakusp
Arrow and Slocan Lakes Community Services (ASLCS)
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am–4:30 pm
Address: 205 6th Avenue NW, Nakusp, BC
Contact: (250) 265-3674 Ext. 213
Nelson
Nelson Community Food Centre, Good Food Bank
Hours: Wednesdays, 1–4 pm
Address: Nelson United Church basement, 602 Silica St., Nelson
Contact: (250) 354-1633, email
Fresh fruit and vegetable choices available. No barrier—no registration or ID required.
Hours: Monday—Friday, 11:30 am–12:50 pm
Address: Kootenay Christian Fellowship, 520 Falls Street, Nelson
Hot lunch program (not a food bank). Donate $20 for a meal card, which is good for 22 meals.
Hours: Monday–Thursday, 10 am–12 pm
Address: 601 Vernon Street, Nelson
Contact: (250) 352-9819
Only access once a month (bread anytime). Non-perishable food hampers and perishables (frozen protein) available as donated. ID and proof of address are required (not proof of income).
Hours: Fridays, 9–11 am
Address: St. Saviour's Pro-Cathedral Anglican Church, 701 Ward Street
Contact: (250) 352-5711
Food hampers. Serves Nelson and area, name and number of people in household required.
Salmo
Slocan
Hours: First and third Thursday of each month, 11 am–3 pm
Address: 1001 Harold Street
Contact: (250) 355-2484
Trail and Rossland
Hours: Tuesdays, 10 am–12 pm and 5–7 pm
Address: 1860 Second Ave., Rossland
Open to anyone who is a Rossland resident. Proof of residence is required.
Hours: Free lunch, Monday-Friday, 11:30 am–1:30 pm
Hampers are available for individuals and families to help with groceries or other necessities. If you are in need of support, call and make an appointment. Appointments for hamper pick up are on a Tuesday and Thursday.
Address: 1460 Cedar Ave., Trail
Contact: (250) 368-3814