We’re excited to share that the Richmond Food Bank is hosting the Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY)! This will be our first year participating as one of two Richmond charities in this nationwide event. The event will take place on Saturday, February 28th, 2026, with communities participating across 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…
This holiday season, Peterson is once again matching donations up to $10,000 in support of the Richmond Food Bank Society! This marks the tenth consecutive year Peterson has committed to this incredible initiative, doubling the impact of every donation made in the month of December. We are so grateful for Read more…
Back-to-school season is usually a time of excitement and fresh starts. But for many families, it can also bring financial stress. At the Richmond Food Bank, 18% of our clients are school-aged children, serving as a reminder that not every student begins the year with the supplies and nutrition they Read more…
At the Richmond Food Bank, we are proud to spotlight one of our outstanding community partners: Montrose Properties. Their commitment to sustainable development goes hand in hand with their deep investment in community well-being. This summer, Montrose has stepped forward as a matching donor for our Brighter Days, Fuller Plates Read more…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Did you know? Despite the summer’s warmth and outdoor allure, many Canadian Food Banks (and other charitable organizations) tend to see a decline in donations during the summer months. In response to this, CanadaHelps has initiated the Great Canadian Giving Challenge for the tenth consecutive year. This initiative seeks to counter the summer-giving Read more…
Our holiday distribution hours will be in effect from December 21st to January 3rd.