A SNIWWOC Food Project:

Your food, your choice

Dear Valued Client,

We are excited to inform you that applications for the Grocery Gift Cards are now open!

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

According to Statistics Canada (Dec 2020), approximately one in seven Canadians (14.6%) were living in a food-insecure household in May 2020. Food insecurity is also a cause associated with poorer nutrition as well as a variety of physical and mental health issues.

SNIWWOC is providing a food security program for low-income racialized women including transgender and two-spirit community members. This program is intended to offset costs of monthly groceries, not to cover all costs.

Eligible clients will receive the decided amount of gift cards to one of the grocery stores. We are committed to supporting vulnerable women in our community, such as single mothers and newcomers who are sometimes isolated. 

Eligibility

1. Women Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour, including transgender, non-binary and two-spirit community members who are 18 years old or above;

2. Must make less than the low-income cut-off line (submit the proof of income)* see the table below;

3. Resident of Greater Victoria BC, or Duncan BC, Canada

Thank you to the Province of BC for their financial support.

Steps:

1. Fill out our Groceries Project Request form.
2. Receive an email from SNIWWOC.
3. Submit proof of income (or household income if you are married/common law). This can include: a current tax return, notice of assessment, or any benefits received from the government (ex. Disability Assistance).

**Screenshots of bank statements or accounts will not be considered a valid form of proof of income**

4. Submit proof of dependent(s). This can include: health cards, passports, birth certificate, driver's license, school registration, childcare statement, or status card.
5. Set up an in-person appointment at SNIWWOC’s Victoria or Duncan BC office.

6. Fill out the feedback survey sent via email from SNIWWOC.

Note: You can apply once every three months, while supplies last. Clients are eligible for their first round of gift cards every three months after receiving them. Clients who receive their second gift card in three months must wait another six months to be eligible for the program once again.

Example: Client A can apply in January and receive the gift card, then Client A can also apply again in April, then they would need to wait until October to be eligible for the program once again.

Our Team

We are an interdisciplinary team of women dedicated to improving the health of racialized women across Canada. We are the community we serve. 

Additional Information

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If you are interested in receiving a hygiene kit, please check here.

FReQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs):

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COVID-19 Information

This program is delivered virtually. For any in-person appointments, please review our COVID-19 protocols

Location & Contact Information

Your Food, Your Choice
Support Network for Indigenous Women & Women of Colour
Service location will be shared confidentially via email once your appointment is confirmed.
Phone: 250-277-2545
Hours of Service: 8:30 - 4:30 pm (by appointment only)

funder

BC Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction