School-aged children make up 18% of the clients we serve at the Richmond Food Bank. During the summer months, many families with school-aged children who rely on our school meal and snack program, face uncertainty about their next meal. When schools are in session, we coordinate the distribution of school meals and snacks to elementary…

On June 19th, 2024, the Richmond Food Bank held its 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM). AGMs are required under the BC Societies Act to elect the board of directors for the upcoming year.  At our AGM, we elected our 2024/2025 Board of Directors, reviewed our audited financial statements, and Executive Director, Hajira Hussain, presented the 2023…

Please be aware that we will be switching to summer distribution hours for the months of July and August. Beginning July 3rd, 2024, grocery distributions at the Cedarbridge location (our main location) will run from 10am-1pm. All distribution times at the offsite depots will remain the same. Please call us at 604-271-5609 or email us…

Did you know? Despite the summer’s warmth and outdoor allure, many Canadian Food Banks (and other charitable organizations) tend to see a decline in donations during the summer months. In response to this, CanadaHelps has initiated the Great Canadian Giving Challenge for the tenth consecutive year. This initiative seeks to counter the summer-giving drought and…

Distribution Coordinator The Richmond Food Bank is looking for a dynamic, outgoing, caring, and compassionate individual to join our team as a Distribution Coordinator. About the Richmond Food Bank Society The Richmond Food Bank Society supports food security and nourishment needed to sustain health and well-being. Each week our volunteers offer an array of fresh…