South Vancouver Food Hub is doing in distributing weekly grocery boxes to 1100 residents experiencing food insecurity in the area.

Affectionately known as “The King” at VFR, this Food Rescue SuperHero has completed over 200 food rescues since joining our volunteer ranks in December.

Lookout Housing & Health Society is a wide-reaching organization serving over 2800 people daily who are, or are at risk of becoming, homeless.

The name Kilala Lelum was gifted to us by our founding Elders. The name in the Coast Salish language means Butterfly House.

I’ve been a stay-at-home mum since my kids were born, but now that they’re older, I have more time to myself, and I was looking for inspiration on finding fresh purpose.

Rachel Telling: Decades ago, Vancouver residents decided that the way of the past was not for us. We chose a different path.

Meghan Clarke: My husband and business partner, Steve, and I started Tractor Everyday Healthy Foods in 2013.

Chef TJ: I’ve been a chef in Vancouver for over 23 years and climbed up the culinary ladder, all the way to being Executive Chef at Delta Vancouver Suites by Marriott.

Jim Pigott: I am a retired Industrial Engineer and Management Consultant, so I have time to focus my energies on volunteerism.

Take us back to the beginning! Tell us about 412 Food Rescue in Pittsburgh and how you came up with the idea for the Food Rescue Hero app.

A Loving Spoonful has been serving the Metro Vancouver Community for over 30 years.

Ali Browes: Food is an essential component to health and well-being for so many reasons! Firstly, a balanced diet provides a wide range of nutrients to help ensure our bodies function optimally and to reduce the risk of illness.

At United Way of the Lower Mainland, we strengthen vital connections that support people in need in our local communities and we have been doing our part since 1930.

The Vancouver Neighbourhood Food Networks (VNFN) are 14 food networks in various neighbourhoods across the City of Vancouver.