Next week, we’re heading to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank to sort food at the warehouse and learn about food security in Metro Vancouver! This event is part of our efforts towards the National Action on Poverty. We’re meeting at the Food Bank (1150 Raymur Ave) at 5:45 pm. Pick-up is 8:00 pm. Note the earlier start and end times! Bring the completed Food Bank Volunteering Form and one or two items from the GVFB’s most wanted list below with you!!
The GVFB is on the lookout for the following high protein, whole grain, lower sodium (salt), lower sugar items:
- Canned fish, chicken or turkey
- Canned black beans, chickpeas, and kidney beans
- Dried Lentils
- Nuts and/or seeds
- Natural Peanut butter
- Brown rice, barley and whole wheat pasta
- Powdered skim milk
- Canned vegetables
- Canned fruit
- Hearty stews with 10g or more protein
Please note, due to health and safety issues we are not able to accept the following items:
- Homemade items
- Expired food
- Products containing alcohol
- Open packages of food