The Abbotsford Food Bank has partnered with local grocery stores to provide access to healthy produce to those living with food insecurity.

How it works

Food is collected from local retailers, grocery stores, and farmers before it goes to waste. Donations may include items nearing expiry, misshapen produce, or produce that is lightly bruised. Volunteers then sort and store quality food for distribution, while items that don’t meet our standards are redirected to local farmers for livestock feed and remaining food is composted.

Story

A mom who has benefited from the fresh produce said this:

“I have dietary restrictions and the produce my family and I need is too expensive to buy each week.  I am so thankful to the farmers for giving to the food bank. Now my children are eating more nourishing food, and I am too.”

Receive Produce

Produce is available seasonally. To receive produce you must live in Abbotsford and living in a low income household. Please apply in person with the following.

• Proof of household* income (2 pay stubs, proof of EI, pension or assistance & Child Tax Credit)
• Health Cards for all family members
• Picture ID

*household consists of all adults living in home.