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September 29, 2023

Increasing Access to Food Amongst Record-high Food Insecurity

Archway Food Bank, in Abbotsford, is no exception to the increasing trend of food insecurity across Canada. British Columbia food banks have experienced a 31% increase in food bank visits since 2019.

Archway Food Bank is seeing more and more households accessing its services every month. Staff and volunteers are working to meet the need through increased hours, expanding satellite locations, and further expanding food distribution and access options.

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April 20, 2023

Volunteer Feature: Meet Ghadeer

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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April 20, 2023

Common Food Bank Myths

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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January 17, 2023

Warmest Gratitude for 2022 Holiday Season

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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Holiday Hours 2022
December 16, 2022

Holiday Hours 2022

Holiday Hours 2022

Holiday Hours

Saturday December 24th – Closed
Monday December 26th – Closed
Tuesday, December 27th – Closed
Wednesday, December 28th – 10am-2pm
Thursday, December 29th – 10am-2pm
Friday, December 30th  – 10am-2pm
Saturday, December 31st – 10am-2pm
Monday, January 2nd – Closed

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