We are looking to add new members to the Richmond Food Bank Society’s Board of Directors. We care greatly about adding Board members that will help in the Society’s mission to be a caring organization that provides food assistance, advocacy and related support for community members in need. Our aim 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…
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…
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…
It’s cold out there! And on Saturday, February 22 2020, the Richmond Food Bank Society is going to help do something good about it. The annual Coldest Night of the Year family-friendly walk raises money for local charitable organizations serving people in our communities who are homeless, hungry, and hurting. Read more…
We’re very excited to get back to work in our Garden Plot! We’ve been busily adding soil, digging up weeds, and planting new vegetables to help our neighbours in need. We’re already starting to see the bounty of our hard work. There are a ton of ways you can help: Read more…
We were very lucky to have several groups volunteer with us this April. They include: These groups helped us sort donations, restock shelves, clean our warehouse, and distribute grocery assistance. We are very grateful that they chose to volunteer with us. Thank you to the many organizations that volunteered with Read more…
Congratulations to RFB Volunteers Arlene and Margaret (left and right, respectively, with RFB Volunteer Coordinator Stephanie in the centre) for their nominations at the Richmond Cares Richmond Gives Volunteers are Stars gala last week! Volunteers are Stars is a celebration of Richmond’s volunteer spirit. The nominations are a great honour, Read more…
We had a lovely time at our annual Tea & Cake Social on Monday 19 February 2018! More than 60 RFB volunteers and their guests enjoyed tea, cake, and camaraderie. Eight different teas were available, including our traditional “mystery tea” (which was Apricot Black Tea this year) which, as per Read more…