Community Directory

Financial Support

Benefits, income assistance, banking, and financial literacy.

Alberni Valley Community Food Bank

Free food hampers for Alberni Valley residents, by appointment. Call 250-723-6913 to book. Bring ID and proof of address for all household members. Open Tuesday–Thursday, 11am–3pm. Hampers are provided on a five-week rotation. Supplementary bread and produce are also available in the lobby Monday–Friday on a drop-in basis while supplies last.

albernivalleysa.ca

Pathway to Benefits

Free national service that helps people with disabilities find and apply for the financial benefits they're entitled to — including the Canada Disability Benefit, Disability Tax Credit, and provincial supports. Offers phone and email help plus an online benefit finder.

benefitspathway.ca

RCMP BC — Fraud & Scam Prevention

BC RCMP guide to recognizing and avoiding common fraud schemes, including phone scams, CRA impersonation, rental scams, lottery fraud, Bitcoin scams, and gift card fraud. Practical advice on what to watch for and how to report suspicious activity.

rcmp.ca

Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre

Federal government centre helping Canadians recognize, reject, and report fraud and identity theft. Provides an A-Z index of fraud types, a reporting system for complaints, and guidance on what to do after being defrauded. Important: the CAFC never contacts people to ask for money.

antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca

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