We are proud to share the impact of your generosity and dedication over the past year. Thanks to the continued support of our community, the Richmond Food Bank Society was able to help thousands of neighbours access food in 2025. You can explore highlights from the year in our 2025 Read more…
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…
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…
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…