The Richmond Food Bank Society is looking forward to the BC Thanksgiving Food Drive that raises thousands of pounds of food each year for food banks across BC. During these uncertain times, every effort will be made to make the initiative contactless and safe for all while raising enough food Read more…
Fresh fruits and vegetables are essential for everyone, and especially for underserved communities facing barriers to accessing healthy foods. Many of the people we serve at the Richmond Food Bank are dealing with health issues or caring for dependents with health concerns. In addition, many of those using the food Read more…
All through February 2021, the Richmond Food Bank Society walking team fundraised for the annual Coldest Night of the Year family-friendly walk. Thanks to your support, we raised $600 this year! Thank you for walking with us or supporting the RFBSociety team this past month, and for helping to raise Read more…
From December 1st until December 31st 2020, Peterson is matching donations up to $10,000! This marks the fifth 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…
September 19, 2020 – Richmond BC: The Richmond Food Bank Society is looking forward to the BC Thanksgiving Food Drive that raises thousands of pounds of food each year for food banks across BC. During these uncertain times, every effort will be made to make the initiative contactless and safe Read more…
We know that making contributions to your community can be difficult during the pandemic. Now there are even more options for those wishing to donate to the Richmond Food Bank safely and online. The Richmond Food Bank is now set up to accept Interac e-Transfers. To give by e-Transfer: Please 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 off in summertime as compared to the winter months. This year in particular, most food drives and 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…
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…