As we enter the season of giving, the Greater Vancouver Food Bank (GVFB) is proud to be part of a growing number of charities that are making a measurable impact in communities across Canada. Earlier in the year, we were announced as one of the Top 100 charities in Canada , and we’re thrilled to…
My name is Alain, and I’ve worked as a Distribution Associate at the Greater Vancouver Food Bank for over 5 years. Every day, I witness firsthand the incredible impact of our donor’s generosity. But today, I’m sharing these stories with you so you can understand the impact of your support. The need in our community…
Three years ago, the Abbotsford flood in British Columbia significantly impacted the local farming community. Abby Farms*, one of the Greater Vancouver Food Bank (GVFB) ‘s local farm partners, was one of the many farms severely affected. Given only ten minutes to evacuate, the family-owned farm faced terrible losses when an overwhelming eight feet of…
What does it mean to be a monthly donor? Monthly donations are a consistent and generous form of funding, allowing our operations to plan more strategically – filling the gaps of our slower seasons while client numbers remain high. One of our generous Full Heart Club members, Gayle, wrote about her experience giving to the…
January 16, 2024 – Burnaby, BC – Nourish, Flourish is the 3rd edition of our community cookbook project – a collection of 11 delicious recipes from local chefs, bakers, and iconic restaurants across Greater Vancouver. The cookbook focuses on the fresh and healthy ingredients offered in our weekly distribution menus and showcases delicious recipes that…
We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone—a new long-term home secured through a 10-year lease at 3454 Lougheed Hwy, Vancouver. After navigating through seven short-term locations since 2020 to sustain our vital food distribution efforts throughout the pandemic, we are finally breathing a sigh of relief as we settle into a more permanent space.…
A Message From the Volunteer Engagement Team Wow, that was a busy summer! We know that many of you were juggling volunteering with other plans, such as family, friends, work, and travel. That’s why we are extremely grateful for your support, especially as the number of client visits continues to rise. Currently, we are directly…
We are honoured to be selected as one of BC’s Top Employers for 2023 for the third consecutive year and grateful to be recognized amongst the top organizations in the province. Now in its 18th 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…
June 01, 2023, Burnaby, BC – “Rethinking Food,” a short film produced by Rich&Jay in partnership with the Greater Vancouver Food Bank (GVFB) and Langley’s ReFeed Farms, recently collected a Telly Awards Gold for documenting the broken Canadian food system which sees $50 billion worth of food go to waste annually while 1 in 5 Canadians…
May 03, 2023 – Burnaby, BC – As of May 01, 2023, the Mayors of the five municipalities served by the Greater Vancouver Food Bank (GVFB) are coming together to address food insecurity in a friendly fundraising competition. Throughout the month of May, the Mayors of the City of Vancouver, the District of West Vancouver,…
