Greater Vancouver Food Bank

The Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society (GVFBS) was established in 1982 when many small organizations, church groups and concerned citizens joined together in response to the hunger crisis during the economic recession in 1981. The purpose of the GVBS was to be a temporary social service provider; however, because the number of those suffering from hunger problems has continued to increase, the GVFBS has become one of the most important non-government funded food assistance providers in Canada.

Today, the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society helps feed more than 9,000 people each week in 16 depots located in Burnaby, New Westminster, Vancouver and the North Shore. Additionally, the GVFBS aids over 100 agencies within these areas, providing help to another 16,000 individuals weekly. 41% of the recipients are children.

Our association supports the GVFBS by holding themed food drives at each of our major events.

Annual General Meeting
Breakfast (Pancake Mix, Cereal, Hot Chocolate, Coffee)

Founders' Day Tea
Lunch (Soup, Chilli, Canned Meat & Fish, Peanut Butter)

Flip Flop Fiesta
Babies (Baby Food, Formula)

Holiday Dinner
Side Dishes (Rice, Canned Fruits & Vegetables & Beans)