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The First Annual Datsun & Nissan Car Show was a big success and raised $415 from registrations of the participants. West Coast Nissan Managers John & Glen and organizer Chauntelle present a cheque to Mary. Kudos & a big thank … Continue reading
PANCAKE BREAKFAST September 26
Come and join us rain for shine and enjoy a pancake breakfast by donation on the Bandstand overlooking Memorial Peace Park. Kiwanis teams up with Friends in Need to flip pancakes and raise funds for the food bank. Be sure … Continue reading
International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers Deliver
Bill MacPherson, President of Local Lodge 1857 has been busy delivering Protein for People to food banks through the Lower Mainland. He dropped by the Friends in Need in August and dropped off 60 pounds of canned salmon! Thanks Machinists … Continue reading
Camp Kilimanjaro’s Food Drive Collected 380 pounds!!
The campers who attended the Christian Life Assembly “Camp Kilimanjaro” were asked to bring a non-perishable item for the Friends in Need Food Bank. Today was the end of camp and a total of 380 pounds of food had been … Continue reading
Back to School Packs
Several volunteers are putting together student kits for children aged 5 to 13. The kits will include basic school supplies (paper, pencils, coloured pencils, etc.) Consider purchasing extra when shopping for your children and donate to the Friends in Need … Continue reading
MISSION MINIMUM COMMUNITY TRAINING GARDEN SHARES ITS HARVEST!
The good people at Mission Minimum continue to share the bounty from their “Community Training Garden” with several non-profit organizations in the valley and Friends in Need Food Bank is fortunate to be one of them. Our clients appreciate the … Continue reading
VCMC & Justice Institute choose Friends in Need
VCMC & Justice Institute choose Friends in Need… President Fabrice Renaud of The VCMC Motorsport Club presented a cheque in the amount of $1,906 to Friends in Need past director Johanne Rensmaags on Saturday, May 2, 2015. This is the … Continue reading
LOBLAWS IS EXTRA SUPER
Maple Ridge Extra Foods and Pitt Meadows Real Canadian Superstore participated in Loblaw’s nationwide 2014 Holiday Food Drive and 2015 Spring Food Drive. The total combined amount raised through both stores was more than $14,000 and 2,400 lbs of food. … Continue reading
JRfm Basics for Babies Campaign
The 2014 JRfm Basics for Babies Campaign was an astounding success and the Friends in Need Food Bank was the recipient of $5,832 which will be used for layettes for newborns and other necessities for children up to … Continue reading
Helping hand from St Pat’s grade 4 class
Thank you to St. Pat’s Grade Four Class volunteers who visited and helped at the Friends in Need Food Bank.
Marks Work Wear Supports Friends in Need
On Saturday, December 6 Marks Work Wear House helped raise almost $500 for Friends in Need Food Bank on the Customer Appreciation Day. Volunteers Wayne McQuillan and Peter Boekhorst were the BBQ masters.
MR PM Christmas Hamper Society
Still time to register to receive help this Christmas. Sunday, December 7th Where: Christmas Hamper Office— Maple Ridge Fairgrounds FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE PHONE: 604-463-6922 Or email lorraine@mrpmchristmashamper.orgn: 10am—2pm http://www.mrpmchristmashamper.org/register.html
Zumbathon
Zumbathon organizers from right to left are: Samira Pigeau, Nicole Johnston – Miss Teenage Vancouver 2014 and Kim Hunt. Their event raised $124 and 368 pounds of food were donated. This was a very upbeat, high energy event!!
Dartford Street Pub First Annual Golf Tournament
Twin Sisters Leanna & Lynzie Smithers presented the Friends in Need Food Bank with 98 pounds of food and $425 raised at the Dartford Street Pub First Annual Golf Tournament held this past September. It was a very successful event … Continue reading
Douglas College Student Project
Promotional Strategy Project On November 24 Douglas College Marketing Students – Team ‘D’ presented their Promotional Strategy Project for their client The Friends in Need Food Bank. Members of Team ‘D’ included: Swapnil Shaha, Yuliia Dovzhyk , Tara Dabiri, Cassandra … Continue reading
Glenhurst Manor raised $745 &930lbs of food
A very BIG THANK YOU to Heather & Matt Jonatschick creators and hosts of the Glenhurst Haunted House who raised an amazing $745.86 and collected 930 pounds of food for Friends in Need Food Bank!! Heather and Matt asked the … Continue reading
A generous $650 donation
Garet Klassen presented the Friends in Need Food Bank with a generous donation from the BC Chevelle & GM Car club. Throughout the year, the club has many activities including car shows, raffles and bowling nights. This year the because … Continue reading
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