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…
We are pleased to share the impact of your collective efforts that allowed us to serve our neighbours through yet another busy year. With another year of increasing food prices and the ongoing Ukrainian Refugee Crisis, we saw a 34% increase in the total number of visits made to 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…
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
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…
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…
Dear Neighbours, Thank you so much for being a past donor of the Richmond Food Bank Society. Your generous contribution has helped us to serve an unprecedented number of people during these difficult times. For almost 40 years, our Food Bank has been striving to provide healthy food to support Read more…
National Volunteer Week (April 24-30) was a time to celebrate all our amazing volunteers who dedicate countless hours of their precious time to serve our neighbours in need. Our volunteer team consists of over 250 active volunteers that help us out at our main site as well as at our Read more…
Richmond Food Bank Society – Your Impact in 2021 We are pleased to share the impact of your collective efforts that allowed us to serve our neighbours through yet another challenging year. The increased need for emergency food assistance that we witnessed since the pandemic hit, continued to rise and Read more…
Thanks to all who joined us or supported our walking team once again for the 2021 Walk for Alzheimer’s ! This year, participants were invited to walk any time, anywhere, all through the month of May. The walk helped to raise money and awareness for a very important cause that Read more…