Thank you to the Ismaili Muslim Community of Richmond for their generous donation of 100 boxes of food- over 3000 lbs of food! The Ismaili Muslim Community collected the food during their Ramadan Food Drive. This is the second year in a row that they have held a food drive Read more…
We are grateful to have earned the support of our community over our 31 years of continuous operation. Local businesses, organizations, and individuals give time, money, and food so we serve over 1400 people each week and provide food to Richmond’s shelters, drop-in programs, and many community meals. There are Read more…
On Canada Day 2014, Richmond Food Bank volunteers, staff, and friends walked in the 2014 Steveston Salmon Festival. We always have a lot of fun walking in the parade, and this year’s version was no different. We enjoyed waving to the tens of thousands of people there and seeing the Read more…
Please come out and support us at the Multi-Faith Food Drive on Sunday 13 July 2014 from 1 pm to 4 pm in Blundell Safeway (No 2 Rd and Blundell Rd). We’re grateful to the congregations of Beth Tikvah Synagogue, Our Saviour Lutheran, St Anne’s Anglican, and St Joseph the Read more…
The Richmond Food Bank Society’s Annual General Meeting was on Wednesday 18 June 2014. As a registered charity and non-profit organization governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, we are required to hold a general meeting annually. There are required items at the AGM: we review the financial audit prepared Read more…
Thank you to the Richmond Chinatown Lions Club for their generous donation of $5000 to help our neighbours in need. The donation was presented to a contingent of RFB staff and volunteers at the Lions’ annual Appreciation & Installation Night on Saturday 14 June 2014. The Chinatown Lions are long-standing Read more…
The Tzu Chi Foundation of Richmond released an information video commemorating all the good work they do for our community, our country, and our planet: Tzu Chi Year Review 2012-2013 We are thankful for all that the Tzu Chi Foundation does to help our neighbours in need. The Tzu Chi Read more…
On Saturday 7 June 2014 from 1 pm to 3 pm, we were fortunate to host a group of 11 members of the Desert Life Streams Church congregation. They mopped floors, cleaned freezers, power-washed milk crates, washed recycling bins, setup bulletin boards, and more. Regular cleaning of our facilities is Read more…
We are very grateful for the Richmond Youth Concert Band‘s generous donation of $3710, presented to RFB director Gary Lake at the Music for Moms concert on Monday 12 May 2014. The annual Music for Moms concert is well-known for being a wonderful celebration of music, and this year’s event Read more…
Thank you to Accent Inns for their generous donation of over $330! Accent Inns employees collected donations and Accent Inns made a matching corporate donation to help our neighbours in need. Accent Inns is also exploring ways to enhance our Play & Learn area by maximizing the play school experience Read more…
Our office will be closed on Monday, October 13th for Thanksgiving Day. There will be no distribution at both the Cedarbridge location, as well as the West Richmond Depot.
Have a safe and restful long weekend!
Our office will be closed on Monday, October 13th for Thanksgiving Day. There will be no distribution at both the Cedarbridge location, as well as the West Richmond Depot.
Have a safe and restful long weekend!