YOU CAN HELP!
Everyone here at Friends In Need Food Bank hopes to encourage more people join in the fight to combat hunger in their community. There are a number of ways to contribute;
Donate your time!
Donate non-perishable food items!
Donate funds!
If you are interested in coming to the food bank to see our operation and to witness the impact we have in our community, please contact us at (604) 466-3663.
THANK YOU
On behalf of the board, our staff, volunteers and our clients I wish to thank everyone in advance for their generous spirit.
In our eyes, you are our Heroes. Our heroes list for 2008-2009 can be viewed here or on our donor page. The new list will be updated shortly.
Heartfelt Thanks,
Joanne Olson, Executive Director
p.s Don't forget to check out our group on Facebook at Friends in Need Food Bank Society
Our Mission
The Friends In Need Food Bank Society exists to provide for low-income individuals and families who reside in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows. Our food bank raises awareness of hunger issues and provides assistance with dignity and respect to support to our clients.
Our Locations
Maple Ridge (Head Office)
#8-22726 Dewdney Trunk Road
Phone 604-466- FOOD
Pitt Meadows (Grace Community Church)
12240 Harris Road
Phone 604-460-4619
Ways to Donate
The Friends In Need Food Bank relies solely on monetary and food donations from individuals, companies and businesses. Your donation goes directly to feeding individuals and families in our community who qualify as low-income. Here are the ways:
At Your Local Grocery Store, Donate Food, Donate Money, Online, Cash or Cheque
Wish List
Our Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows based food bank supports our clients solely from community non-perishable and monetary donations. Please view our wish list to see what's desperately needed.
How to get assistance
Our Food Bank supplies a 3-4 day supplement hampers to registered clients who have an address in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows. Please contact us and register to get assistance.
Why get involved?
Our in-house statistics show that 34% of those who receive our hampers are children, and another 5% are seniors. We distribute almost 700 hampers per month, helping about 1,500 individuals. Our client numbers are about 5,600 people, but not everyone needs a hamper every month.