Spirit Way: Cooking Together as a Community

Helping Spirit Lodge Society is a leading Indigenous women’s organization located in the Greater Vancouver area, that alleviates family violence and enhances community wellness through a traditional, holistic approach.   Spirit Way is a 14-unit residential program with 18-month accommodation for women and children who have suffered domestic violence. It is operated by Helping Spirit Lodge…

‘I wish we weren’t in business:’ Vancouver food bank CEO David Long on ‘the distribution problem’ that underpins his operation

By Jenny Peng Star Vancouver Fri., Nov. 1, 2019 timer4 min. read BURNABY, B. C. — Inside a 40,000-square-foot facility that looks like a Costco warehouse, David Long points out the massive refrigeration capacity, then turns to the loading bay, where those needing donated food can pick up milk, eggs and fruits. This Burnaby site, where Long…