We had a lot of fun at our fourth annual Volunteer Tea & Cake Social on Saturday 20 February 2016. More than 80 RFB volunteers enjoyed 12 different desserts and 9 different kinds of tea. We also enjoyed hearing the fascinating oral history of the Richmond Food Bank from one of the founders, Jack Pearson…

The Richmond Food Bank Society held a very successful Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 17 June from 7 pm to 8 pm. Our current volunteer board of directors were re-elected for a one-year term, with two new directors being elected for a one-year term.  The current RFB board of directors is: President: Sheila Johnston Vice-President:…

A lovely time was had by all at our 3rd Annual Tea Tasting and Cake Social on Friday 27 February 2015. More than 50 volunteers enjoyed nine different cakes and eight different types of tea, including a mystery tea.  Special thanks goes to Nora, Shona, and Yuri for baking cakes! We then enjoyed a presentation…

Lola Merenda, RFB Board Secretary and Volunteer If you missed it, the Richmond Food Bank’s very own Lola Merenda was featured in a Richmond News article late last year. Lola is a long-time volunteer and member of our board of directors.  As a RFB volunteer, Lola warmly greets the people we serve and signs them…

A wonderful time was had by all at our 2nd Annual Tea Tasting and Cake Social for Richmond Food Bank Volunteers on Tuesday 18 February at 1:30 pm in our Cedarbridge Way location. More than 50 RFB Volunteers, staff, and their friends sampled over nine teas while enjoying their choice from seven different cakes, cupcakes,…