June 12, 2026
As the school year comes to a close on June 25, hundreds of children in Abbotsford will lose access to school meals, and their weekly Starfish packs, that they rely on throughout the year.
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June 10, 2026
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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June 9, 2026
Archway’s Food Justice program is excited to partner with the University of the Fraser Valley’s Food and Agriculture Institute to deliver a series of 10 food skills workshops throughout the year. This workshop series is designed to build practical skills, strengthen community connections, and support a more just and sustainable local food system.
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June 1, 2026
The Archway Food Justice program is currently seeking volunteers, event tents, and sponsors for Taste Around the World, a free culturally diverse food sharing event in Abbotsford on June 27th.
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May 21, 2026
Food is a wonderful conduit for nurturing culture and building up community. We got to see this firsthand at a Cultural Night community event in April at the Mamele’awt Indigenous Education Centre hosted by VYPER (Visionary Youth Peers for Equity and Revitalization), where community members gathered to celebrate culture, connection, and food.
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March 3, 2026
Mill Lake Community Cupboard
Have you heard about community cupboards? Community cupboards function like a community library nook, but instead of being filled with books, they are filled with food! Just like community library nooks, you can take some food or leave some food.
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February 2, 2026
We’ve wrapped up the Christmas Bureau Season with Gratitude and Cheer!
The holiday season once again showcased the strength and compassion of our community! As we begin a new year, we are proud to look back on the impact made through the Abbotsford Christmas Bureau and Archway Food Bank during December.
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January 16, 2026
Din’s journey to Abbotsford spans continents, careers, and cultures but it is in Abbotsford that Din found a job that aligned with his passions for humanitarian work at the Archway Food Bank through a chance encounter with the Archway Employment Mentors program.
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January 13, 2026
In December 2025, those impacted by flooding were experiencing many of the same fears that arrived in November 2021, when Abbotsford experienced unprecedented flooding that impacted many of our community members and businesses.
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December 12, 2025
When Avneet* and her family returned to Canada in 2022 after six years in India caring for sick grandparents, they expected change but did not expect the overwhelming financial strain that greeted them.
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December 2, 2025
The Archway Toys for Tots Christmas Brunch, presented by the Clarion Hotel, marked another outstanding year of community generosity, supporting children and seniors in need during the holiday season. Archway Community Services is pleased to announce that the event raised over $52,000 and collected 1,954 toys for the Archway Christmas Bureau.
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November 28, 2025
The Archway Toys for Tots Christmas Brunch, presented by Clarion Hotel, celebrated another incredible year of community spirit and generosity! Thanks to community support, the event raised over $52,000 and collected 1,954 toys for the Archway Christmas Bureau, helping ensure local families, children, and seniors experience the joy of the holiday season.
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November 24, 2025
The Archway Food Bank of Abbotsford is calling on the community to urgently raise $1.3 million before the end of the year to meet the rising demand for food among local residents.
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November 18, 2025
The Archway Food Bank & Christmas Bureau invites individuals and organizations to make a meaningful impact this holiday season through their Christmas Neighbour program.
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November 12, 2025
The spirit of the holiday season will be in full swing at the 13th annual Archway Toys for Tots Christmas Brunch, presented by the Clarion Hotel & Conference Centre, on Sunday, November 23rd from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
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November 7, 2025
October 7, 2025
Archway Community Services is inviting local businesses and community members to support the upcoming 13th Annual Toys for Tots Christmas Brunch, taking place on Sunday, November 23rd, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Centre.
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September 11, 2025
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
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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August 26, 2025
Here at Archway Food Bank, we’re always thankful for the incredible support provided by our community—every donation truly makes a difference. If you follow us on Instagram or Facebook, you may have seen our Most Needed Items posts. These posts are a simple way to let people know which items are currently in short supply.
Did you notice a second list that appears every other month: our Most Requested Items? You might be wondering, what’s the difference—and why does it matter?
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