A new vision for heathy communities
Welcome to The Food Charity Association of Canada!
Also simply known as The Food Charity, we are a non-profit based in Burnaby, BC.
We are excited to share the launch of our new initiative for poverty reduction through food security infrastructure;
building community greenhouses here in BC’s lower mainland, to grow fresh organic food for local Food Banks.
Driven by purpose and passion
Our Mission
Our mission is to ensure everyone has access to healthy, nutritious food. As a social-enterprise we support other food organizations. Together we work better, increasing overall capacity to reach more people. By using smart farming methods, we aim to build stronger and more sustainable food systems across Canada.
Our Vision
We envision a future where nobody goes hungry— in which communities flourish through equitable access to nutritious food, empowered by sustainable practices. We aspire for Canada to prosper through innovative partnerships and inclusive opportunities, creating a thriving food system that supports health, dignity, and resilience for all.
Ways to Support
Drive to Give
Community Food Pantries
Community Food Pantries
Supporting Local Food Deliveries to those in need: Drive to give is a vital initiative by The Food Charity to provide delivery vehicles for community food assistance programs. By enhancing the capacity of these programs to reach more people, we ensure that seniors and individuals unable to travel receive important meals.
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Community Food Pantries
Community Food Pantries
Community Food Pantries
Net-Zero Food Pantries— Longer shelf life for fresh food: 13,000 tonnes of food is wasted in Greater Vancouver each year - which highlights the opportunity to reduce food spoilage while feeding the hungry. Our large-scale refrigerated pantries will ensure food assistance programs can receive and store large donations of fresh produce to distribute to those in need, before it goes bad.
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Community Greenhouses
Community Food Pantries
Community Greenhouses
Growing food security and meaningful employment: We’re building innovative greenhouses that grow fresh, organic food year-round while creating jobs for individuals with disabilities. These greenhouses present a scalable model to transform underused farmland into community hubs for education, empowerment, and sustainable living, supplying nutritious food.
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