You’re keeping families healthy! Your amazing support of the Greater Vancouver Food Bank helps many people across Greater Vancouver who are struggling with health challenges that prevent them from working. Solomon is a sweet, soft-spoken single dad raising three kids – an 8-year-old boy and 13-year-old twins. He comes to the Food Bank once a…
Marion is a retired teacher who gives generously each month so that people in need can have access to fresh and nutritious food. In fact, Marion has been a monthly donor for 20 years! The steady, reliable support we receive from our monthly donors provides security and sustainability to the work we do every week, fulfilling our…
As a Greater Vancouver Food Bank (GVFB) Community Agency Partner, Directions Youth Services provides support to youth from the ages of 12 to 25 years old who are in crisis or experiencing homelessness as a result of abuse, neglect, substance use, or mental health challenges. They have a 24/7 Drop-In Centre with a myriad of…
By Brent Ritcher at BurnabyNow ________________________________ Five Lower Mainland mayors are hoping a little friendly competition will fill up our local food banks, which have seen demand skyrocket since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. City of North Vancouver Mayor Linda Buchanan, District of North Vancouver Mayor Mike Little, Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley, Vancouver Mayor…
Burnaby, BC – A good news story in the middle of a pandemic: thanks to our donors, the Greater Vancouver Food Bank (GVFB) has made several positive changes at a time when our clients need our support the most. Introduction The Greater Vancouver Food Bank (GVFB) is committed to providing healthy food to those in…
Stella is staying resilient during the COVID-19 pandemic An independent and resilient woman in her 60’s, Stella is thriving against all odds. Before the pandemic, Stella’s friends asked her if she wanted to become a Greater Vancouver Food Bank client, but Stella said: “No, I’m working, I’m earning, I’m not going to avail that benefit and blessing.” Little did…
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An independent and resilient woman in her 60’s, Stella is thriving against all odds. Stella left the Philippines 10 years ago by herself to seek a quieter life in Vancouver. It was challenging to find a job as a newcomer, but Stella was able to join the Army and Navy family, and she has worked…
Burnaby, BC – March 9, 2021 – With 60% of its client base living in Vancouver, the need for a large, safe space in which to distribute food 5 days a week is a critical one for the GVFB. “Since October of 2020 we have been fortunate to occupy a 10,000 sq ft warehouse donated to us by…
When all in-person events were restricted due to the pandemic, event organizers across Canada had to find new ways to provide the public with entertainment, and the PNE was no exception. The PNE WinterLights event was a 2-kilometre route enjoyed from the safety of your own vehicle, and included nine enchanted lands filled with glowing…
