Food Bank
Hope for the Hungry
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The Food bank collects and distributes food. It is designed for emergency assistance. If the need is ongoing, participantws are issued a food hamper once a month and are encouraged to develop other self-help assistance. It is not a government-funded service. It depends solely on direct donations from the community. Applicants can register at the Food Bank at 33914 Essendene Avenue, Abbotsford.
Contact: 604-859-5749
Christmas Bureau
During the Christmas season, the Christmas Bureau provides food hampers and gifts to residents of Abbotsford who are in a temporary crisis situation. Applications can register at the Food Bank, located at 33914 Essendene Avenue, Abbotsford.
Contact: 604-859-5749
Gleaners
Gleaners are volunteers who gather what produce is left after the reapers or regular workers are finished in the fields. The Gleaners Program aids people in need by donating a percentage of the food gleaned to our local Food Bank - 50% of the produce, depending on the abundance of the pick.
Contact: 604-859-5749
Mission
The mission of the Abbotsford Food Bank is “to strive to ensure that all the people of Abbotsford have the basic necessities of food, clothing and shelter on a daily basis.”
History
In the early 1970’s the Christmas Bureau was an annual program organized through Abbotsford Community Services to ensure that everyone in our community would be able to join in the celebration of Christmas. During the recession of the 1980’s many families and individuals were finding it increasingly difficult to provide for the basic necessities, let alone for Christmas. Fortunately, our community responded to these peoples needs and also recognized the extreme need for assistance throughout the remainder of the year. Thus, the Abbotsford Food Bank was formally established in 1983/84.
In the early 1980’s the Food Bank was assisting approximately 900 people every month. Today we are seeing over 1500 people each month with approximately 50% of those being children.
Contact Information
Email: Afb@telus.net
Phone: 604-859-5749
Type of Donation:
- By Cheque
Make your cheque payable to the Food Bank and mail to our address at Abbotsford Community Services
2420 Montrose Avenue,
Abbotsford, BC V2S 3S9
- In Person
Drop off your donation at the Food Bank. We are located in downtown Abbotsford at 33914 Essendene Avenue.
- By Credit card:
Call 604-859-5749 or 604-859-7681
- Gifts-In-Kind and other Donations
Please call 604-859-5749 to see how you can donate in other ways to feeding the hungry in our community
How to volunteer
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer at the Abbotsford Food Bank or Christmas Bureau please contact us at 604-859-5749. The first step is to attend an Orientation session. At this session you will learn all about how the Food Bank and Christmas Bureau operates and what volunteer positions are available. After you register as a potential volunteer the Community Services Volunteer Coordinator will meet with you and ascertain your interest.
If you are interested in volunteering in order to fill hours for high school or another program please phone our Coordinator for the availability of times and placement.
Thank you for taking the time to support the hungry in our community!
What volunteers options are there at the Food Bank and Christmas Bureau?
Hamper and Food Resources: You can be involved in everything from sorting food, hamper building and helping clients.
Client Intake and Resourcing: Opportunities are available for you to learn how to evaluate clients needs and provide them with adequate food, clothing and shelter.
Special Events: We are always in need of volunteers who would like to be a part of a wide variety of special events throughout the year.
New opportunities are available in administration, telephone reception research and program development.
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