We are so grateful that Mid Island Co-op can support our communities through local non-profit and charitable organizations. These partnerships are at the very heart of what we do and help make a tremendous difference improving the lives of individuals and families in the Vancouver Island region.

Here are some of our latest contributions:

Nanaimo Community Gardens Society: Food Equipment and Tool Lending Library – A contribution to their Tool Lending Library program will be launched at the Beban Learning Gardens in Nanaimo. The project will help with the availability of essential tools and equipment needed to increase food security in the Central Vancouver Island area.

Lions Club of Parksville: Free Family Skate – A free skate for those of all ages from September 2024 through March 2025. This event is held on Sundays from 12 PM to 1:30 PM, at the Oceanside Place Arena in Parksville and includes ice rental, free loaner skates, loaner helmets and learn-to-skate aids.

Special Olympics BC: Campbell River Athlete Sponsor – Helping to celebrate inclusion in sports and create more opportunities for athletes of all abilities. Watch for our Vancouver Island athletes as they travel to Prince George for Summer 2025 Provincial Games.

Salt Spring Elementary School PAC: Inclusive Playground Project – Transforming the existing playground, with a modern play structure that welcomes children of every ability. The Board of Education of School District No. 64, in collaboration with the Salt Spring Elementary School PAC, anticipate the new playground open in Fall 2025, welcoming students back to school with a significantly improved play area.

Chemainus Valley Cultural Arts Society: Music and Festivals in the Park – A community event to celebrate music, visual, literary, and performing arts of all cultures in Chemainus, Crofton & the surrounding region. This event is hosted at Waterwheel Park and runs from May through the end of August 2025.

Hardy Bay Senior Citizens Society: Seniors Holiday Party – Annual Christmas dinner and festive celebration to bring seniors together for the holidays on December 8. This effort helps to support the health and well-being of the senior population of the North Island and make sure no senior falls through the cracks.

Sayward Elementary School PAC: Hot Lunch Program – Each week on Thursdays during the school year, parents and volunteers shop for groceries and cook healthy hot lunches for the students. Mid Island Co-op is proud to sponsor this offering and continue to support the program for another year through our Food Market in Sayward.

Ladysmith Family and Friends Society: Winter Family Celebration – The 21st annual event held on December 7, is a gathering of LaFF families to celebrate the holiday season and community connections. Santa is set to attend and there will be food and treats for all, along with crafts and take-home bags for family members.

Gabriola Players Community Theatre: 2024/2025 Production Sponsor – Gabriola Island’s primary theatre group invites highly inclusive participation from the community. Supporting the arts aims to bring a wide assortment of people together through performances, acting/improv training, play writing workshops and stage-managing classes.