Anne-Marie Bonneau, blogger, zero-waste activist, and author of the award-winning cookbook, The Zero Waste Chef.

Vancouver Food Runners team members – Kelsey, Courtney, Michelle, and Adelyn – had the opportunity to attend this two-day conference filled with knowledge, learning, and collaboration.

Jessica Regan, the CEO and Co-founder of FoodMesh — a Vancouver-based B Corp that was launched to help businesses reduce food waste, redirect surplus to its best end use, and create shared value in society.

Operating 365 days a year, Gathering Place offers health, nutrition, social, cultural, and recreational services — with a focus on creating a welcoming and accessible environment for all individuals.

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.