Every holiday season, food banks across B.C. ramp up efforts to encourage donations to ensure British Columbians can enjoy this time of year without worrying about putting food on the table.

Whether it’s at the grocery store checkout, an event at your child’s school or a workplace fundraiser, you may be asked to bring a donation for a local food bank.

But what are the best items?

Protein-rich foods like canned meats, beans and peanut butter are always a need, according to Food Banks B.C. manager of member services Nick Johnson.

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Food Banks B.C.’s website shows the top 10 most requested donations include those listed above, as well as canned fruit and vegetables, pasta and pasta sauce, rice, oats and barley, soups and ste

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