The Archway Food Bank continues to respond to rising food insecurity, now serving 6,000 clients each month. This number has gone up from an average of 3,500 clients in 2022, highlighting the ongoing and growing need for supplemental food assistance in Abbotsford.
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While many children eagerly anticipate summer break, for hundreds of students in Abbotsford, the end of the school year means losing access to reliable school meals that their families count on from September to June.
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When Nataliia first heard about the Archway Food Bank, she had no idea how transformative it would become for her and her family. Arriving in Canada two years ago from war-torn Ukraine, Nataliia and her husband, Filip, faced numerous challenges as they sought to rebuild their lives. Without any acquaintances in Abbotsford when they first arrived, the couple relied on the kindness of newfound friends who introduced the idea of volunteering to Nataliia.
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In 2024, food banks reached a somber new milestone with more than 2 million monthly visits, nearly double the rate seen only five short years ago. Over the course of those five years, people in Canada have watched their rent and mortgage costs increase, the cost-of-living skyrocket, all while wages haven’t kept pace.
This election is not just about politics; it is about the kind of country we want to be. It is about ensuring that every person in Canada has the opportunity to live with dignity.
The Food Justice program of Archway Community Services is inviting community members to participate in the finalization of the Abbotsford Food Charter. Deadline has been extended to May 16th to ensure you have a chance to engage and have your voices heard in the charter.
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Closed 1st Thursday Afternoon Each Month for team meetings and trainings
Donations:
Monday – Friday 8:30AM – 4:00PM
Closed All Holidays
Families with Children in their care, Youth, Pregnant: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9 AM – 12:30 PM or Mondays from 1 PM – 3:30 PM
Seniors (60+): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9 AM – 12:30 PM or Mondays from 1 PM – 3:30 PM
Singles & Couples: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 1 PM – 3:30 PM
Halal Hampers: Thursdays 9 am – 12:30 pm, or 1 pm – 3:30 pm
More food distribution locations and times available through Neighbourhood Satellites.
See more here: Satellites
As we move into a brand new year, we are taking some time to reflect on the busy Christmas season.
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The Abbotsford Canucks are hosting their annual Teddy Bear Toss on December 14th with the donated toys going to the Archway Christmas Bureau.
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The 12th annual Archway Toys for Tots Christmas Brunch presented by Clarion Hotel celebrated another successful year, showcasing the community’s generosity towards children and seniors in need during the holiday season. We are pleased to announce that the event raised $50,000 and collected 2,355 toys for the Archway Christmas Bureau!
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The Archway Food Bank of Abbotsford urgently needs to raise $1.2 million before the end of the year to keep up with the growing need for food in our community.
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The Christmas holiday is mixed with so many emotions. Seeing the joy on a child’s face as they experience the excitement of unwrapping a gift with their name on it. If only life could be so simple, and everyone had the ability to provide this experience for their children. So many are struggling to put food on the table that giving a new gift at Christmas has become more out of reach than ever. Thankfully, with the help of our community, there is an opportunity to fill in gaps for those who are struggling, especially over the holidays.
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The community is invited to attend Taste Around The World, a culturally diverse food sharing event in Abbotsford hosted by the Archway Community Services’ Valley Food Connection.
National Volunteer Week is an annual celebration of the millions of individuals who give their time and talents to help others. This week is a time to recognize and thank volunteers for their contributions to communities across the country and at our Food Bank.
Volunteers like Ghadeer!
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As we talk with community members, we’ve noticed that there are some common myths about food banks.
Myths or stigma can stop people from accessing food or from making donations. We are here to help anyone who needs help and aim to make the process as barrier free and welcoming as possible.
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As we settle into the start of the new year, we wanted to recognize the generosity of those who helped support the Food Bank and Christmas Bureau through the holiday season! Over the month of December, the Food Bank was able to facilitate the Christmas Bureau program thanks to the overwhelming generosity of our community. The program has two different community elements. One, the opportunity to directly impact a family or senior by sponsoring them and through donations so we can provide food and gifts so that everyone can experience the holiday.
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The Archway Food Bank has seen a 72% increase in the number of people facing food insecurity this year which is straining their resources.
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The 10th anniversary of Clarion Hotel’s Christmas Breakfast was another wonderful year of seeing the community respond with care for children in need at Christmas. We are happy to announce that together we raised $10,000 and 2,000 toys for Archway Food Banks Christmas Bureau.
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’Tis the season of giving once again, and Abbotsford’s Christmas Bureau offers a few ways to support our neighbours over the holiday season.
One option is a direct sponsorship where sponsors are matched with a family or senior in the community. Sponsors are asked to provide food items from a set list and gifts for their matched family which they then deliver directly to their door They communicate ahead of time to find out their needs and the recipients enjoy the personalized gifts and food options.
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The 10th annual Toys for Tots event is being held this Sunday, November 27th at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Centre. The event collects toys and donations for the Christmas Bureau program of the Archway Food Bank.
Community members are invited to bring gifts and enjoy a free buffet breakfast along with entertainment at the drop-in event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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