Meals on Wheels coordinates delivery and distribution of 45,000 pounds of potatoes this week
Seniors make up fastest growing user group for local food banks as cost of living skyrockets
Fund includes pilot test for app that allows communities to request food as needed
“Food insecurity can be an ongoing, often difficult problem to see,” says Chilliwack mayor
Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit the Langley Food Bank
One in four food banks in Canada has seen a 50-per-cent rise in demand
JRFM Basics for Baby Donation Day is Dec. 15
First-time fundraising event likely to be repeated
Week-long drive generates 1,696 donated items
Thanksgiving Food Drive wraps Sept. 25 with pick up or people can take donations to Mormon church
An Aldergrove location is being added
B.C. Food Drive supports Lower Mainland food banks
$5,200 gifted to Sources Langley after a seven-week campaign involving Envision and local eateries
Fresh greens have been donated courtesy of Aldergrove Financial and garden committee members
Locals without cars will benefit from the carts, thanks to a local church’s fundraising
Next one takes place on Saturday, July 24 at SouthRidge Fellowship church
Challenges Township mayor to do the same
