The Richmond Food Bank Society is looking forward to the BC Thanksgiving Food Drive that raises thousands of pounds of food each year for food banks across BC. During these uncertain times, every effort will be made to make the initiative contactless and safe for all while raising enough food for our neighbours in need.…

Earlier this year, the Richmond Food Bank Society applied for and received a grant to explore the Community Food Systems landscape in Richmond. The main objective of this project was to create an opportunity for dialogue and partnership among the key emergency food providing organizations within Richmond in order to provide equitable and sustainable access…

“The COVID-19 vaccine is saving lives. Vaccines do more than protect the people getting vaccinated, they also protect everyone around them. The more people in a community who are immunized and protected from COVID-19, the harder it is for COVID-19 to spread.”https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/vaccine/plan As COVID-19 transmission rates decrease and B.C. prepares to “restart” in steps, the Richmond Food…

To everyone who celebrates: Happy Easter! May it be a safe and relaxing one. A reminder to all that we will be OPEN on Easter Monday; Monday April 5 is not a Statutory Holiday in BC, so we remain open as normal for grocery distribution (10am – 3pm at 5800 Cedarbridge Way, and from 3:30pm…

Fresh fruits and vegetables are essential for everyone, and especially for underserved communities facing barriers to accessing healthy foods. Many of the people we serve at the Richmond Food Bank are dealing with health issues or caring for dependents with health concerns. In addition, many of those using the food bank are children (about 27%)…