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October 7, 2026

16 City Council Candidates Participate in Food Security Forum

Archway Community Services’ Food Security team and the University of the Fraser Valley’s Food and Agriculture Institute welcomed approximately 175 community members to an All-Candidates Meeting focused on food security priorities in Abbotsford on October 5th, 2026, at the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium.

 

Sixteen City Council candidates participated in the event, sharing their perspectives on food security and the role municipal government can play in supporting a more accessible, equitable, and resilient local food system.

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October 2, 2026

Archway Seeking Community Sponsors for 14th Annual Toys for Tots Christmas Breakfast

Archway Community Services is inviting local businesses, organizations, and community members to help make the holiday season brighter for local children and families by supporting the 14th Annual Toys for Tots Christmas Breakfast, taking place on Sunday, November 22, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Clarion Hotel & Conference Centre.

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June 10, 2026

New Community‑Led Food Charter Aims to Strengthen Local Food System

The Archway Food Justice Program, in collaboration with the City of Abbotsford’s Abbotsford ACCESS, Fraser Health, the University of the Fraser Valley’s Food and Agriculture Institute, and the Abbotsford School District, is proud to announce the launch of the Abbotsford Food Charter, a key milestone in advancing the City of Abbotsford’s commitment to creating a sustainable, equitable, and resilient local food system.

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September 11, 2025

Starfish Packs Set to Feed 730 Students This School Year Amid Rising Need

As school starts again, the Archway Starfish Pack program is gearing up to help 730 Abbotsford students with food every weekend.

The Starfish Pack program has become a vital support system for families struggling with the high cost of living. The program provides meal ingredients for two breakfasts, two lunches, two dinners, and snacks to provide the essentials over the weekend in between school food programs.

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September 5, 2025

More Than a Meal: A Teacher’s Perspective on the Impact of the Starfish Pack Program

As a dedicated educator in Abbotsford since 2012, Jana has spent her career finding meaningful ways to support students and families. While her teaching journey has taken many forms – music teacher, school counsellor, and now a learning support teacher – her connection to her students has remained constant. One of the key ways she’s been able to support the development of her students is through nutrition – that’s where Starfish Pack comes in.

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Program Update September 2025
September 3, 2025

Program Update – Milk or Eggs

Dear Neighbour,

 

Thank you for being part of a community that cares about making sure everyone has access to nutritious, and culturally preferred foods. We truly appreciate your support and understanding as we work through some challenges.

 

Due to a drop in funding, we’ve had to make some tough decisions. Like many food banks across BC, Archway Food Bank is facing financial limits that affect what we can provide.

 

Until now, we’ve been able to offer milk and eggs to families with children and to people over 60 at no cost. Starting September 1st, we will only be able to offer one of these items—milk or eggs, not both.

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