Greater Vancouver Food Bank

• Greater Vancouver, Surrey food banks differ on usefulness of prepacked hamper bags

  The prepacked hamper bags at the grocery store checkout aren't terribly "efficient or effective" for those in need, according to the Great Vancouver Food Bank.

  Economy

  Apr 27, 2023
  
• Demand for food banks on the rise with 1,000 new users per month in Greater Vancouver

  A 29 per cent increase in food bank use was recorded in Greater Vancouver from 2021 to 2022, according to the Food Banks Canada report.

  Canada

  Oct 28, 2022
  
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• Inflation hits hard for international students in B.C.

  International students in the province say growing financial stresses cast a shadow over the new school year's possibilities and opportunities.

  Education

  Oct 2, 2022
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• ‘Cash really works’: Why the Vancouver food bank says you shouldn’t buy those donation hampers

  The Greater Vancouver Food Bank says donation food hampers sold at grocery stores may seem like a good idea, but are often poor value and don't contain nutritious food.

  Dec 24, 2020
• Food banks’ demand surges amid COVID-19. Now they worry about long-term pressures

  Food Banks Canada says it expects demand during the pandemic to increase higher than it did during the 2008 recession.

  Canada

  Apr 15, 2020
• The Greater Vancouver Food Bank has a ‘critical gap’ in volunteers. Here’s how you can help

  The charity provides food support to more than 8,000 children, seniors and people with disabilities in Vancouver, New Westminster, Burnaby and the North Shore.

  Dec 12, 2019
• ‘A bit of a concern’: Greater Vancouver Food Bank sees increase in senior use

  The high cost of living, housing affordability, and insufficient pension are at the center of the concerns.

  Oct 11, 2019
• Greater Vancouver Food Bank receives its largest donation ever

  Walmart pledges zero food waste by 2025.

  Canada

  Apr 19, 2018
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• More than 140 couples tie the knot in Vancouver ‘pop-up’ weddings

  Love was in the air in downtown Vancouver on Sunday with dozens of couples tying the knot days before Valentine’s Day.

  Lifestyle

  Feb 12, 2018
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• Reindeer and road closures downtown as Vancouver hosts annual Santa Claus Parade

  The event is expected to draw as many as 300,000 spectators.

  Canada

  Dec 3, 2017