Other Lower Mainland food banks also belonging
to The
Canadian Association of Food Banks -- BC Branch:
We partner with other agencies to help meet the nutritional needs of the community, supplying them with perishable food items as we are able.
Other resources and information:
- Greater Vancouver Shelters (download PDF reader at left)
- The Richmond Services Advisory Committee brings together a broad and diverse group of government, community and agency representatives concerned about community and social issues and the well-being
of the community. The RCSAC advises Richmond City Council on social, Health and community matters. The RFB is a member agency.
- Vancouver Coastal Health on Food Security:
a broad concept encompassing the safety, quality and sustainability of our food supply, and access to a healthy diet.
- Chimo Crisis Centre - "Helping people make sound choices" - helps people in many languages.
- United Way
- Housing and Care: A directory of assisted housing facilities in Richmond.
- Volunteer Richmond Information Services contributes to an enhanced quality of life in Richmond by bringing people and services together.
- Volunteer Richmond Information Services Low Income Resource Directory has a comprehensive list of services available for those living in poverty.
- The Online Richmond Community Services Directory includes listings for agencies that provide counselling, health, financial, housing, employment, educational, recreational, cultural, legal, and political services.
- SmartGrowthBC - practical ideas on creating more liveable, sustainable communities
Richmond Fruit Tree Sharing Project distributes harvested food to the Food Bank and community organizations in Richmond, with the help of volunteers.
Richmond Gateway Theatre is a neighbouring and supportive organization.
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