Shelly Kubbernus, founder of The Red River Bannock Company and Kitchen Manager at Kilala Lelum, one of VFR’s community partners.

Nathaniel Clarke, a student at St. George’s School and volunteer with VFR.

Raquel & Raul Mancenido, superstar volunteers who have completed over 120 food rescues since joining the VFR team in April 2021.

Kelsey Watson, VFR’s new Program Coordinator. Kelsey grew up on Bowen Island and has a passion for food, gardening, and the ocean.

Evan Reeks, the Managing Director at The Heart Tattoo Society and the Director of Food Donations at the Downtown Eastside Food Sovereignty Hub.

Mary Mackay, co-owner and VP of Innovation at Terra Breads. Terra Breads is a long time partner of Vancouver Food Runners

Together, these 10 VFR volunteers have delivered 239,160 pounds of food to local nonprofits this year. Just WOW! 🎉

Joey Liu, Food Security Manager at the South Vancouver Neighbourhood House Food Hub.

Dr. Tammara Soma, an Assistant Professor at Simon Fraser University and a Research Director at the Food Systems Lab.

Erin Nichols, a Senior Project Manager at the City of Vancouver. Erin’s personal connection with food has created a life-long interest in food systems.

Ksenia Stepkina, a Community Food Developer at Kitsilano Neighbourhood House. Ksenia is passionate about all things related to social justice, community, and food security!

VFR’s Program Coordinator for fundraising and communications. Courtney is a Food, Nutrition, and Health student at UBC and enjoys exploring new hobbies, places, and experiences with her family and friends.

Hilary Angus, one of VFR's lead Food Rescue Heroes! Hilary is a writer, bike advocate, and has been volunteering with VFR since February 2021.

Mahjobeh Badakhsh from Food Stash Foundation. Mahjobeh is a program manager responsible for Food Stash’s low-barrier food delivery program known as the Rescued Food Box program.

Chef TJ at Ono Vancouver and his team cooks 1,500 meals each week for six different charities through surplus delivered by Vancouver Food Runners volunteers!

Eleanor Boyle, PhD. Neuroscience, MSc. Food Policy— writer, speaker, and activist in Vancouver, BC, focusing on sustainable agriculture and diets.

Grace Kennedy, the founder of Livlite- a Vancouver e-commerce grocery startup that delivers zero waste groceries right to your door!

Leona Brown, an Independent Indigenous Cultural Facilitator and Gitxsan and Nisga’a mother of three children.

This amazing family has completed over 75 food rescues to date. Learn about why they love taking part in food rescues together!

Eloise Comuzzi, a practicum student who has been a part of the VFR team over the last three months.