Greater Vancouver Food Bank Hosted Free Apple Day in Burnaby Burnaby, BC, Monday January 26th: The Greater Vancouver Food Bank (GVFB), successfully hosted a Free Apple Day on Monday, January 26, providing fresh apples at no cost to community members in Burnaby. The event took place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the GVFB’s Burnaby location…
Greater Vancouver Food Bank Reassures Public: There Will Be No Changes to Our Food Distribution Services April 02, 2026, Burnaby, BC: In light of recent news, the Greater Vancouver Food Bank (GVFB) wants to reassure the public that our services remain unchanged and accessible, even as demand spikes during this period of high inflation. With strong partnerships and consistent…
Season of Giving: Greater Vancouver Food Bank Delivers 7,000+ lbs. of Food and Essentials to Royal Roads University December 2nd, Burnaby BC: The Greater Vancouver Food Bank (GVFB) is proud to partner with Royal Roads University (RRU), delivering more than 7,000 lbs. of food and essential non-food items on the university’s first-ever Giving Day. As…
Celebrating the Ownership of the Greater Vancouver Food Bank’s First Ever Permanent Home The Greater Vancouver Food Bank has officially purchased its first permanent facility, a milestone that marks the end of a long journey and the beginning of a new chapter in our mission to address food insecurity! In 2023, we found a space…
Greater Vancouver Food Bank Is Celebrating the Purchase of Their First Ever Permanent Facility September 16th, Burnaby, BC – The Greater Vancouver Food Bank (GVFB) has officially acquired its permanent facility at 3454 Lougheed Hwy, Vancouver. After relocating six times in four years, this achievement, following the success of its first-ever Capital Campaign, ensures long-term…
Cross-Provincial Food Bank Alliance Between Greater Vancouver Food Bank and Regina Food Bank Targets Surplus Redistribution September 2nd, Burnaby BC – Greater Vancouver Food Bank (GVFB) and Regina Food Bank (RFB) have teamed up to redistribute over 90,000 lbs. of fresh foods between the regions. This alliance was formed after conversations of abundance sparked solutions…
Unpacking the Link Between Rising Costs and Food Insecurity It’s no secret that the current economic climate has many Canadians feeling some pressure. As food prices continue to climb, many households are finding it increasingly difficult to put nutritious meals on the table. Unsustainable housing costs, household sizes and challenges in both urban and rural…
GVFB Reaches 80% of Campaign Goal to Purchase Permanent Home June 24, 2025, Burnaby, BC: The Greater Vancouver Food Bank (GVFB) has reached 80% of its goal to own their Vancouver facility at 3454 Lougheed Hwy. Granted the unique opportunity to purchase the building from Beedie, the GVFB launched its first-ever Capital Campaign in March…
Greater Vancouver Food Bank and Nicola Wealth Partner to Provide Vancouver School Board with Funding The Greater Vancouver Food Bank held a press conference on April 16th to announce a large gift to the Vancouver School Board, by the GVFB in partnership with Nicola Wealth, to help address the anticipated decrease in City of Vancouver…
GVFB Launches Campaign to Buy Permanent Home March 26, 2025, Burnaby, BC: The Greater Vancouver Food Bank (GVFB) has launched a Captial Campaign to purchase its current Vancouver facility at 3454 Lougheed Hwy, Vancouver. In July, the GVFB will have an opportunity to purchase this building to serve as a permanent home for its life-saving…
