THE HARBOUR

In addition to serving as a dedicated 2SLGBTQIA+ Inclusive Safe Space on the Penticton Campus, the Harbour also extends its support through a free food bank for all members. This resource is stocked with a diverse range of non-perishable food items, along with essential hygiene and safe sex products. Our primary objective is to offer short-term relief for students grappling with food insecurity and facing financial hardship. We firmly believe that no student should ever be compelled to make the challenging choice between purchasing groceries and meeting their financial obligations. Click here to sign up for the Harbour Monthly E-Newsletter!

Harbour Guidelines

  • Access to the food bank is by appointment only

  • Members must present their student ID Card

  • Members may access the food bank no more than once every 14 days

  • Members may take a maximum of 12 items per visit

  • Members may take a maximum of 2 of each item unless otherwise posted

  • Only 1 member may be in the food bank at a time

  • Harbour staff must be present during food bank appointments

HOURS & LOCATION

The Harbour Hours of Operation:

The Harbour Food Bank is available by appointment only. Click here to book.

Hours of Operation:
Monday-Thursday 9-2pm

Contact
D’Arcie Knoll
Harbour Coordinator
harbour@ocsu.ca

Location:
The Harbour is located in the COE building in room PC213.

Book an appointment

DONATING TO THE HARBOUR

Throughout the academic year, we provide assistance to approximately 300 students. Your generous donations, no matter the size, are sincerely appreciated. Your support plays a crucial role in helping us meet the diverse needs of our student community. Donations can be dropped off at the Harbour (Room PC213) during open hours or at the OCSU office (Sunoka Building, room PEC 14). Thank you for making a positive impact on the lives of our members.

Acceptable include (but are not limited to):

  • International foods:

    • We welcome a variety of food items for our food bank donations. Specifically for our international students, we appreciate contributions such as Spices and Maggi

  • 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

Monetary Donations

Donate through OC Foundation (tax receipt given)

OC Foundation is a registered charity dedicated to supporting students in a variety of ways, and we are thankful that they have chosen to support the Pantry as well. Donations made through OC Foundation may be distributed to food security programs on other campuses (like the OCSU Pantry in Kelowna), so this is a great option for anyone who wants to support students across campuses. Donations may be made online and are tax receipt eligible.