SATELLITE OPTIONS
Pantry, Program, Neighbourhood
Removing Barriers to Food Security
Feeding people is our priority, and that’s why we’re all about removing barriers to food security. Inadequate transportation and limited hours of operation can be barriers. With the help of our community partners, we’re working hard to eliminate these barriers. By distributing food and supplies through other organizations and charities throughout the community of Abbotsford, we’re able to bring life’s essentials closer to those who need them most. These community partner distribution points are called “Food Bank Satellites.”
Since opening Food Bank Satellites in 2017 many program partners are finding that when basic needs are being met, the program participation increase and trust is built with the service group. The outcome is enriched lives.
Three Types of Satellites
Pantry, Neighbourhood, Program
Neighbourhood Satellites offer alternative hours
and proximity benefits for people accessing food.
Program Satellites make access to food available to those
within an existing program, hosted at the program site.
Neighbourhood
SATELLITES
Neighbourhood Satellite pick up is by appointment only.
If you or someone you know would like to pick up food in your neighbourhood, first please fill out the form (below) or call 604-859-5749 ext. 25.
Our Satellite coordinator will be in touch to arrange food pick up.
Each Neighbourhood Satellite has different distribution hours.
The goal is to make food available for people who would not be able to access food at Archway Food Bank during operating hours and to make food available closer to where people live.
LifeSpring Church
By appointment only
32994 Downes Road
Distribution located 400 meters east of LifeSpring Church in the house on the hill.
Hampers distribution hours:
Western Hampers
1st Thursday of each month
5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Ross Road Community Church
By appointment only
3160 Ross Road
Distribution located off the Maclure entrance.
Hampers distribution hours:
Western Hampers
2nd Saturday of each month
9:30 am – 10:30 am
Sevenoaks Alliance Church
By appointment only
2575 Gladwin Road
Distribution located on the north side of the building.
Hampers distribution hours:
Ukrainian Preferred Menu:
2nd Monday of each month
7:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Western Hampers:
3rd Monday of each month
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Program Satellites
Full Food Bank services for clients enrolled in these programs
CHRISTINE LAMB
Christine Lamb is a non-profit that provides safe refuge and other resources (counselling services, outreach support, and unique programming) to vulnerable women and their children. Their program satellite provides full food bank services directly at their location.
GEORGE SCHMIDT CENTRE
The George Schmidt Centre is a second-stage housing facility for men continuing their recovery journey. Their program satellite provides full food bank services directly at their location.
RAVENS MOON
Raven’s Moon provides affordable, supportive housing that facilitates permanent, positive life changes. Their program satellite provides full food bank services directly at their location.
SEVA FOOD PANTRY
Archway’s Multicultural Department, in collaboration with the Food Bank, creates access to culturally appropriate food within Abbotsford’s South Asian and multi-ethnic groups. Their program satellite provides full food bank services directly at their location.
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