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Rescuing Food, Nourishing Communities.
We leverage app technology and partner with volunteer drivers to deliver surplus food to nonprofits across Metro Vancouver.
Turning Excess Into Impact
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Our Programs
Every year, millions of pounds of edible food go to waste. Our mission is simple: reduce food waste and redirect it to essential neighbourhood food programs and social service organizations.
Together, we’re creating a more sustainable, compassionate community.
Get Involved
We engage volunteers to help food businesses in Metro Vancouver divert surplus food, while supplying nonprofits with fresh, nutritious food.
Newsletter Spotlight
Jordan Bultitude shares her experiences as the Food Justice & Poverty Reduction Analyst at Gordon Neighbourhood House. Jordan’s path into food justice began on farms in the Okanagan, where she witnessed firsthand the inequities experienced by the people who grow, process, and distribute food. Today, she works at the intersection of community research, public policy and advocacy, connecting neighbourhood-level action in Vancouver with campaigns for systemic change across Canada.
Newsletter Spotlight
Kelsey shares her journey from working in the restaurant, grocery, farming, and food production industries to finding her way into food systems and food recovery. As she approaches four years with VFR, she reflects on the organization's growth, the incredible community of volunteers behind every food rescue, and what she's learning about building a more sustainable food system.
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Newsletter Spotlight
Pamela shares the story of the South Vancouver Community Food Hub, from its beginnings as an emergency response during the COVID-19 pandemic to its recent transition toward a more decentralized model. She reflects on what the community has taught her about food access, the importance of designing solutions with communities, and the critical partnerships that help make this work possible.
Newsletter Spotlight
Teresa Rasquinha, founder of Ryan's Rainbow Emergency Food Outreach, shares how her experience with childhood poverty inspired her to create an organization dedicated to helping others. Since 2017, Ryan's Rainbow has become a vital part of Burnaby's food security network, providing food, support, and hope to individuals and families facing hardship. In this feature, Teresa reflects on her journey, the power of community partnerships, and why food security is about more than just meals. It's about dignity, compassion, and helping people build a brighter future.
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Newsletter Spotlight
Phuong Mai brings a unique perspective on the connection between food systems, migrant workers, and social justice. Alongside her work at Vancouver Food Runners, Phuong volunteers with the BC Federation of Labour and the Migrant Workers Centre, facilitating workshops that help migrant workers understand their workplace rights. She reflects on the essential role migrant workers play in BC's food system and the often unseen challenges they face. Read on to learn why supporting and protecting migrant workers’ rights is essential to building a stronger and more equitable food system.
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Newsletter Spotlight
This week's Saturday Spotlight shines a light on Chloe and Charlotte, two youth volunteers taking part in Vancouver Food Runners' Kids & Youth Summer Volunteer Program. Through volunteering with VFR, they've discovered that small actions can make a big difference. From rescuing surplus food and supporting nonprofit organizations to volunteering alongside their families, their experiences have given them a new perspective on food, community, and giving back. Read on to discover how volunteering with VFR is shaping their summer and why they encourage other young people to get involved.
Ready to Become a Food Rescue Hero?
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