The Harbour
In addition to being a dedicated LGBTQ2S+ Inclusive Safe Space for all students on the Penticton Campus (read more about it here), the Harbour also has a free food shelf. Stocked with a variety of non-perishable food items as well as basic hygiene and toiletry items, our goal is to provide short-term relief for students facing food insecurity and hardship. No student should ever have to choose between buying groceries and paying bills.
Apples and other fruits are also available (when in season) thanks to our partnership with the Okanagan Fruit Tree Project.
Harbour Guidelines
- Once per week, each student may take up to seven items.
- Out of consideration for students accessing other services in the Harbour, please do not crowd the doorways.
The Harbour Hours of Operation:
Monday – Thursday: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Fridays: 8:30am – 2:00pm
Closed all weekends and statutory holidays.
Please note that The Harbour is occasionally subject to unexpected closures. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Location:
The Harbour is located in the COE building in room PC213.
Donating to Harbour
We are always grateful for donations! Non-perishable food items, as well as unopened toiletries and hygiene supplies, are always welcome. Please see our general guidelines below.
Donations can be dropped off at the Harbour (Room PC213) during open hours or at the OCSU office (Sunoka Building, room PEC 14).
Acceptable include (but are not limited to):
- Canned foods such as:
- Soup
- Vegetables
- Fish/meats
- Fruit
- Boxed dinners, such as:
- Kraft Dinner
- Sidekicks
- Ben’s Original Rice
- Granola, fruit, or breakfast bars
- Cereal (must be factory sealed in packaging)
- Tea (must be an unopened box, or individually packaged teabags)
- Baby food/formula
- Diapers
- Toilet paper
- Hand soap (liquid or bar)
- Shampoo/conditioner/body wash (travel or full size) (must be unused/unopened)
We cannot accept:
- Anything past its expiration date
- Anything that has been used or opened, or is not in its original packaging
- Homemade or home packaged food
- Perishable food, or food that has a short shelf life
- Food that requires refrigeration
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