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…
Odlum Brown is an independent, full-service investment firm providing disciplined investment advice and objective, value-based research with a singular focus on clients. Odlum Brown’s community involvement is a significant part of their culture. Since February 2016, Odlum Brown has made monthly donations to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank (GVFB) to ensure regular and predictable funding…
Did you know that many of our clients are new immigrants to Canada? Moving from another country is never easy; from dealing with financials to the culture shock, it causes a rollercoaster of emotions and stress in one’s life. However, one of the biggest worries could be as severe as whether you will have enough…
We are honoured to announce that we have been selected as one of BC’s Top 100 Employers! Now in its 16th year, BC’s Top Employers is an annual competition organized by the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers. This special designation recognizes the British Columbia employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. This year’s winners…
A note from Craig Edwards, Director of Operations “Industry donations are what enable us to give a larger quantity of fresh and healthy food to our clients and Community Agency Partners. They make up the largest amount of food we receive yearly. One of my main goals for this year is to increase the number…
When you think about volunteering at the Food Bank, you probably think about food sorting, packing hampers, and distributing food. Did you know that we have volunteers helping us with cybersecurity, community policing and administrative work? Peter and Daniel are some of our most unique and committed volunteers at the Greater Vancouver Food Bank. They…
We love developing new partnerships with local non-profit organizations as a way to extend our services to as many individuals and families in need as possible. As of January, we are proud to welcome aboard 10 new Community Agency Partners (CAPs), which means that we now have 94 partnerships in total! Thanks to our generous…
At 64, Bethan is vibrant and optimistic, despite the hardship and loss she’s experienced throughout her life. She didn’t always feel this way. Bethan went through some extremely difficult times after her nephew was killed during active duty in Afghanistan, and then she lost both her parents in two short years. Then, in February 2020,…
You’re helping Bethan heal At 64, Bethan is vibrant and optimistic, despite the hardship and loss she’s experienced throughout her life. She didn’t always feel this way. Bethan went through some very hard times after her nephew was killed during active duty in Afghanistan, and then she lost both her parents in the two short…
Because of you, many Food Bank clients went home with bags and bags of healthy, fresh food in December to celebrate holidays with their families in their closest bubble. Jeff, one of our new clients, sent us a lovely message on December 27th to let us know how thankful he was to have a warm, full…
