Do You Buy Lunch?
I know what you are thinking..."Why does it matter if I buy my lunch?" Well, it does matter. It matters because 5,600 people in YOUR community are going hungry. In the month of March alone, 9,000 of our neighbours walked through the front door of the Friends In Need Food Bank...As donations decline, and more people walk through the door, we are faced with the task of raising funds to purchase the simplest things.
This year to raise these funds, the Friends In Need Food Bank is proud to present Lunch Money Day. On July 24th, 2009, YOU have the opportunity to "brown bag" it to work and donate your lunch money into your community. Even if you only spend $3.00 on lunch, every dollar goes far in our everyday pursuit in purchasing fresh local vegetables, eggs and milk! With a small $3.00 donation, we can turn those funds into $6.00 with our amazing buying power! This campaign is easy, fun and a great way to raise money for the people in our community who rely on our food bank for service. You can encourage your staff, colleagues and aquaintances to participate in this great cause. Encourage a pot luck lunch or a BBQ day...The options are endless!!!
To register for our Lunch Money Day campaign please check out our Lunch Money Day information link or call us at (604) 466-FOOD.
Heartfelt Thanks,
~Tiffany Parton, Executive Director
Volunteer at our booth for National Hunger Awareness Day, June 2nd, 2009!
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
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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.
Quilt Raffle | June-September 2009
A beautifully handcrafted quilt was donated to Friends In Need by Ms. Gagnon, a local quilter in Maple Ridge. This quilt is stunning, and will help Friends raise desperately needed funds. Tickets can be purchased at events throughout the summer, and also at the food bank.
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.