Please note that this program is on hold until further notice due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Richmond Food Bank now offers a perishable grocery distribution that is held on Mondays and Fridays (except on stat holidays), from 11am – 1pm, only at #100 5800 Cedarbridge Way. Here is what Read more…
For the fourth consecutive year, Peterson has generously agreed to match donations during the holiday season to the Richmond Food Bank Society. We are very grateful to Peterson for this amazing donation matching initiative that doubles the impact of donations and the holiday cheer for our neighbours in need. From now Read more…
Happy Holidays! Here is our Holiday Schedule for December 2019 and early January 2020. Please note that our last grocery distribution of 2019 will be Monday, December 23 from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm at our Steveston United Church Depot. There will be no grocery distribution from December 24 2019 Read more…
Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who donated to or volunteered with the 2019 BC Thanksgiving Food Drive – this year’s drive was a great success! Together, the community raised over 10,500 lbs of quality non-perishable food for our neighbours in need. Volunteers from all over Richmond helped to promote the Read more…
If you could talk to the next federal government about food in your community, what would you say? Have your say! There is still time to register for Eat Think Vote, Richmond. You can sign up for this free event now at the following link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/eat-think-vote-richmond-tickets-70206721193 Date And Time: Thu, Read more…
We are very excited for the upcoming BC Thanksgiving Food Drive this month! Started in 2009, the BC Thanksgiving Food Drive has collected more than 10 000 lbs of food each year in Richmond alone. All food collected in Richmond goes to help Richmond residents going through financial difficulties. Please Read more…
The Third annual Best on the Block BBQ Rib Cook-off is coming up on Saturday August 17th. Visit the Marriott & Sheraton Parking Lot – 7571 Westminster Hwy, from 11am – 2pm for delicious ribs and beer. All proceeds go to the Richmond Food Bank! Please join us at this Read more…
If you love the idea of picking fruit on a sunny day, making new friends, and helping a great cause all at the same time, look no further! The Richmond Food Security Society has the ideal volunteer position for you with the Richmond Fruit Recovery Program. Not only will you Read more…
Summer is such a wonderful time in Canada – great weather and longer days mean more fun outdoor activities, weekends away, BBQs and much more. However, for many Canadian Food Banks (and other charitable organizations), donations tend to drop off in summertime as compared to the winter months. To help Read more…
The Mylora Executive Golf Course will be hosting a Richmond Food Bank Week to support the many programs and services that we offer here at the Richmond Food Bank Society. The event will be held from Sunday May 5th 2019 and will run until Saturday, May 11th from 10am-4pm. Representatives Read more…