Summer in Canada brings many wonderful things like beautiful weather and the chance to enjoy the outdoors more often. However, for many Canadian Food Banks (and other charitable organizations), donations tend to drop off in summertime as compared to the winter months. This year in particular, most food drives and Read more…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 29, 2020 – Richmond BC: In order to better serve our clients living in the East Richmond area, the Richmond Food Bank Society will re-open the Daniels Road Depot at Peace Mennonite Church (11571 Daniels Road), effective Tuesday June 9, 2020 – from 3:30pm – 5pm. Read more…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 28, 2020: Richmond, BC The Richmond Food Bank Society does not solicit cash donations door-to-door and would like to warn the Richmond community to exercise caution before opening their generous hearts or their door. It is believed that a man has been approaching residences in the Read more…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Richmond Food Bank’s Response to COVID-19 March 18, 2020 – Richmond BC: The Richmond Food Bank Society values the safety and well-being of our clients, volunteers, staff and community members. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are stepping up our safety precautions as we continue to Read more…
Updated September 9, 2021: The Richmond Food Bank Society’s response to COVID-19 is as follows: We Have Adapted and Expanded Our Services We have adapted our services continually in response to Covid-19, including providing pre-packaged hampers for our clients to pick up as an “express” or grab-and-go option at the Read more…
Starting in the first week of March, free cooking classes organized by the Richmond Food Bank in partnership with Food Banks Canada will be hosted at the Caring Place kitchen, room 340 – 7000 Minoru Blvd in Richmond, BC. To reserve your spot in any or all of the 8 Read more…
There are benefits to filing your taxes even if you don’t have income to report. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) administers many benefits, including the GST/HST rebate, the Canada Child Tax Benefit, and the Universal Child Care Benefit. However, you need to file your taxes to receive these benefits. If Read more…
It’s cold out there! And on Saturday, February 22 2020, the Richmond Food Bank Society is going to help do something good about it. The annual Coldest Night of the Year family-friendly walk raises money for local charitable organizations serving people in our communities who are homeless, hungry, and hurting. Read more…
We are very grateful to Peterson for their generous donation of $10 000! This is the fourth year in a row that Peterson has held a matching donation drive campaign (up to $10,000). The first year’s drive raised more than $6,500 (plus Peterson’s matching donation). More than $11,000 was donated Read more…
Thank you once again to Richmond Auto Mall! The proceeds of their annual donation drive totaled $36,000 (even more than last year’s donation drive!) and over 407 kgs (almost 900 lbs) of nonperishable food! We can’t thank the Richmond Auto Mall enough for their dedication and generous support. The Richmond Read more…