9 Ways To Make Your Virtual Food Drive A Success!
9 Ways To Make Your Virtual Food Drive A Success! A Virtual Food Drive (VFD) is an online, peer-to-peer fundraising “food” drive that accepts monetary donations instead of physical food items. They’re fun, easy to use and extremely beneficial because the GVFB can use the money to double the value with our 2:1 buying power.…
The GVFB Wins Community Impact, Non-Profit Award 2023
On October 25th, the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade held its second annual Business Distinction Awards. We are incredibly proud to announce that the Greater Vancouver Food Bank was named the recipient of the Community Impact Non-profit Award. These awards recognize businesses within the Greater Vancouver area that stand out in the community, with categories such as Business…
Agencies | Fall Newsletter
GVFB Garden During the pandemic, we realized how fragile the food system is and the impact it has on the most vulnerable populations. For this reason, urban gardens became a key “ingredient” to meeting the community’s food needs. At the GVFB, we have cultivated an area of almost 20 square meters, yielding approximately 7 lbs.…
Best Before Dates VS Expiry Date
The lines between a best before date and an expiry date can often feel a bit blurry. Knowing the difference between the two can help people navigate the food in the grocery store, as well as prevent unnecessary food waste. On Canandian food products, there are often a couple letters followed by a date, specifically…
