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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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August 26, 2025

Most Needed vs Most Requested

 

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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Volunteer Nataliia
April 29, 2025

Volunteer Appreciation Week!

From Conflict to Community: Nataliia’s Volunteer Journey

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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