Donate to the Friends in Need Food Bank
This year The Friends in Need Food Bank has introduced a new holiday fundraiser. Through this initiative, we can rally together as a team to take collective action that helps to put food on the tables of people in need immediately; ensuring that no one in our community goes hungry.
Please use the Donate Now link to make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate – a little goes a long way! All proceeds go directly to the Friends in Need Food Bank in Maple Ridge.
The Friends in Need Food Bank exists to provide for the hungry in the Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows communities, to inform and refer when needed and to raise the awareness concerning hunger issues.
As the holiday season approaches, we're excited to invite you to join our mission to fight hunger and make a meaningful impact in our community. Donations help put food on the tables of those in need - immediately.
Get to Know The Friends in Need Food Bank
The Friends In Need Food Bank, which began as a series of community initiatives in the early 1980s and formally became a society in 1993, celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2023. It has grown from modest beginnings to now assist over 800 households monthly, operating out of a 3,200 sqft warehouse and an additional perishable food recovery facility, both situated in downtown Maple Ridge.
The Friends In Need Food Bank is a volunteer-driven organisation, operating entirely through the generous contributions of our community, local organisations and business, and applicable grants. We receive no recurring government funding.
Food donations primarily come from local grocers, retailers, and community members, either individually or through organised food drives and events.
The Friends in Need Food Bank Society is a member of Food Banks BC and Food Banks Canada.
The Friends in Need Food Bank Society is a registered charity with the Canada Revenue Agency and a registered non-profit organisation. Tax receipts are issued for donations of $20 or more.
Most Wanted Food Donation Items
Dry
Kids snacks & fruit cups, Granola bars, Dried dates & fruit, Pure sesame seed paste, Cereal, Rice, Vermicelli, Macaroni, Penne Pasta, Yellow lentils, Sugar - white or raw, Flour, Cake Mix
Canned
Tomatoes, Fruit, Vegetables, Meat, Tuna, Salmon, Meal in a tin (chili, ravioli, stew), Chickpeas & Beans
Drinks
Juice boxes, Coffee, Tea, Boost, Ensure, Baby Formula
Household
Diapers, Wipes, Shampoo, Laundry detergent, Dish soap, Dishwasher tablets, Feminine Hygiene products, Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Floss
Providing food staples is the number one priority. But when clients come to the Friends in Need Food Bank, food may not be the only thing they are lacking.
When they can, they also offer:
- Children’s Birthday Items (Cake Mix, Party Supplies, Small Gifts for Children Up to Age 12)
- Diabetes Care
- Formula, Diapers and Wipes
- Hygiene Products
- Pet Food
Don't forget to check the date before you donate!