This summer, hundreds of children in Richmond will face the long break without the school meals they depend on. At the Richmond Food Bank, we’re working hard to ensure no child goes hungry and that school-aged kids and their families have reliable access to nutritious food throughout the summer and Read more…
Are you ready to grow your own food? After a couple years off, we’re excited to bring back our gardening workshops this year! Join us as we kick off the season with a hands-on workshop all about seed starting. Whether you’re new to gardening or just want to brush up Read more…
We are proud to share the impact of your generosity and dedication, which has enabled us to support our neighbors through another year. Our 2024 infographic can be viewed here. Amid rising food prices and a growing demand for assistance, 2024 was another year of growth and adaptation for the Read more…
As we gear up for the season of gratitude and generosity, there’s no better way to kick off the giving spirit than by participating in Giving Tuesday. Every year, Giving Tuesday falls on the Tuesday following the US Thanksgiving and as the name implies, it is a day for giving Read more…
Happy holidays! Here is our holiday schedule for late December 2024 to early January 2025. Please note that there will be NO grocery distribution from Monday, December 23rd, 2024 to Saturday, December 28th, 2024. During this week, our office will be open from Monday-Friday 9am to 3pm. Our first grocery Read more…
This holiday season, Peterson is generously matching donations up to $10,000 once again! This marks the ninth consecutive year Peterson has committed to this incredible initiative, doubling the impact of donations made to the Richmond Food Bank Society. We are deeply grateful for this ongoing support, which amplifies the difference Read more…
Save the date! The Richmond Food Bank is hosting an Open House event on Friday, September 27th from 12pm-2pm. This event is a fantastic opportunity to engage with our community, celebrate new milestones, and learn more about our mission and impact. Here’s what you can look forward to: A Fresh New Look Read more…
School-aged children make up 18% of the clients we serve at the Richmond Food Bank. During the summer months, many families with school-aged children who rely on our school meal and snack program, face uncertainty about their next meal. When schools are in session, we coordinate the distribution of school meals and Read more…
On June 19th, 2024, the Richmond Food Bank held its 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM). AGMs are required under the BC Societies Act to elect the board of directors for the upcoming year. At our AGM, we elected our 2024/2025 Board of Directors, reviewed our audited financial statements, and Executive Director, Read more…
Thanks to the generous support of Food Banks Canada’s Capacity Boost Grant, the Richmond Food Bank has been able to achieve some major milestones over the last couple months. We were honored to receive this grant in February, and we’re excited to share the progress we’ve made since then: 1. Read more…
Our office will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th for Remembrance Day. There will be no distribution at the Daniels Road Depot.