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…
National Volunteer Week (April 18-24) looked quite different in 2021 than previous years. Many long-time RFBS volunteers are responsibly practicing social isolation by staying home, and we all practice social distancing by only leaving home to work (which includes volunteering for essential services!) or attend to other essential matters. Our 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…
Richmond Food Bank Society – Our Impact in 2020 For Immediate Release March 1, 2021- Richmond BC – In these times of uncertainty, one thing is for sure – Richmond Food Bank Society donors had an incredible impact in 2020. A heartfelt thanks is extended for all of the gracious Read more…
Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who donated to or volunteered with the 2020 BC Thanksgiving Food Drive – this year’s drive was a great success! Together, the community raised a record-breaking 18,000 lbs of quality non-perishable food for our neighbours in need. Volunteers from all over Richmond helped to promote Read more…
We are very grateful to Peterson for their generous donation of $10 000! This is the fourth year in a row that Peterson has held a matching donation drive campaign (up to $10,000). The first year’s drive raised more than $6,500 (plus Peterson’s matching donation). More than $11,000 was donated Read more…