Founder of Luv the Grub and lecturer for Sustainable Innovation at Simon Fraser University.

Get to know our top volunteers of 2023 and why they love volunteering with VFR!

Fanny Laguna, the Sustainability and Foundation Director of North America at Sage

Kapish Chhabra, Columbia College student and Community Connections practicum student with the Vancouver Food Justice Coalition

We’re diving into a review of VFR’s program so far this year in 2023 — and what a year it has been

Kim Enns — master gardener, urban farmer, horticulturalist, and the Rooftop Garden Coordinator at the YWCA Rooftop Garden.

Paul Henderson and the Metro Vancouver solid waste management plan update. Paul is the general manager of Metro Vancouver Solid Waste Services

Ian Marcuse, Coordinator of the Vancouver Neighbourhood Food Networks (VNFNs).

Dr. Tammara Soma and her new CBC documentary, Food is My Teacher.

Mona Shad, one of VFR’s star volunteers. Mona has completed over 123 food rescues since September 2022 — way to go!

Ben Cox, film maker and Director of The Interceptors- A short film featuring Chef TJ and VFR

Dr. Wallapak Polasub is dedicated to creating sustainable food systems and addressing the crucial issue of food security among Canadian newcomers and immigrants

Lily Raphael, Solutions Lab Manager at the City of Vancouver. The Circular Food Innovation Lab (CFIL)

VFR’s Program Coordinator, Courtney Lau hightlights the critical issue of food insecurity among university students.

In a span of just six months, Luciano has delivered an astounding 31,700 pounds of food to nonprofits in Vancouver, providing over 26,000 equivalent meals!

Pamela Burt, Food Program Manager at Salvation Army Boundless Vancouver.

Christina Lee, manager of operations + special projects at hua foundation, a youth empowerment nonprofit working on racial equity and civic engagement issues.

Cody Irwin, founder & CEO of ShareWares, a city-wide reusable container program for all restaurants, cafes, and institutions in Vancouver.

Sang Lê, co-founder of Peko Produce, a Vancouver-based company that helps people save over 40% on groceries with surplus and "imperfect" produce boxes.

Don Crawford, previous manager at New Chelsea Society (Chelsea Tower), a long-time VFR nonprofit partner.