From December 1st until December 31st, 2023, Peterson is matching donations up to $10,000! This marks the eighth consecutive year that Peterson has generously agreed to match donations during the holiday season to the Richmond Food Bank Society. We are very grateful for this amazing donation matching initiative that doubles Read more…
Happy holidays! Here is our holiday schedule for late December 2023 to early January 2024. Click here for a PDF version of the schedule. Please note that there will be NO grocery distribution from Monday, December 25th, 2023 to Monday, January 1st, 2024. During this week, our office will be Read more…
Dear Neighbour,
I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to you on behalf of the Richmond Food Bank Society, a vital organization committed to addressing hunger in our community for the past forty years. Today, I want to thank you for your continued support and for being an active donor. Together with others, your support has made a profound difference in the lives of those who rely on our services for food and nourishment.
This year, the need for food assistance has risen by 56%, underlining the growing urgency of our mission. We are meeting the increased need through various initiatives such as the launch of our Community Food Pantry, piloting the “Seniors Only” distribution or adding new farm partners to strengthen our food recovery operations. And knowing that 25% of the people we serve are children, we also work closely with many elementary and secondary schools to provide nutritious breakfasts, lunches, and snacks to those students who would otherwise go hungry.
Hunger knows no season, and its impact can be felt year-round. As we approach the holiday season, it is more important than ever to come together and extend a helping hand to those less fortunate. Our dedicated team of staff and volunteers work tirelessly to collect, sort, and distribute food to our neighbours in need. However, we cannot continue to make a difference without the continued support of organizations and individuals like you.
We rely heavily on monetary donations to purchase our most needed food items in bulk and ensure that we have a consistent supply of staple food items that are part of a healthy diet. Monetary donations also help cover operational expenses that keep the lights on, the shelves stocked, and the doors open. No donation is too small, and we hope that we can count on you again to help us out.
Thank you for considering our request and for your continued support in the fight against hunger. Together, we can build a stronger and more compassionate community where no one goes hungry.
With warm regards and deep appreciation,
Carol Yan Lau
President-Richmond Food Bank Society
On June 21st, 2023, the Richmond Food Bank Society held its 2023 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 2023/2024 Board of Directors, reviewed our audited financial statements, and Read more…
Save the date! The Richmond Food Bank Society is hosting an Open House & Community Pantry Launch on Friday, June 23rd from 12pm-2pm. The Open House will feature many of the food security community partners working in collaboration with the food bank and the collective, tangible actions each of us Read more…
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 in summertime as compared to the winter months. To help save charities coast-to-coast from the summer-giving drought, Read more…
Warehouse Coordinator The Richmond Food Bank is looking for a dynamic, outgoing, caring, and compassionate individual to join our team as a Warehouse Coordinator. About the Richmond Food Bank Society The Richmond Food Bank Society supports food security and nourishment needed to sustain health and well-being. Each week our volunteers Read more…
Richmond Food Bank Society – 2022 Year in Review We are pleased to share the impact of your collective efforts that allowed us to serve our neighbours through yet another busy year. The increased need for emergency food assistance that we witnessed since the Covid-19 pandemic hit continued to rise. Read more…
We are looking to add new members to the Richmond Food Bank Society’s Board of Directors. We care greatly about adding Board members that will help in the Society’s mission to be a caring organization that provides food assistance, advocacy and related support for community members in need. Our aim Read more…
2023 marks the Richmond Food Bank’s 40th anniversary. On March 6th, 1983, the Richmond Food Bank opened its doors to its first clients. 20 families were served that day at Howard de Beck School. Since then, we’ve moved around Richmond, including The Public Works Yard on Lynas Lane and two Read more…