Smiling Once Again: A Family’s Journey with the Archway Food Bank and Christmas Bureau

Food Security, Stories

When Avneet* and her family returned to Canada in 2022 after six years in India caring for sick grandparents, they expected change but did not expect the overwhelming financial strain that greeted them. “The grocery prices we remembered from 2016 were completely...

Community Generosity Shines at Archway’s 13th Annual Toys for Tots Christmas Brunch

Events, Family & Children, Food Security, Fundraisers, News, Press Release

The Archway Toys for Tots Christmas Brunch, presented by Clarion Hotel, celebrated another incredible year of community spirit and generosity! Thanks to community support, the event raised over $52,000 and collected 1,954 toys for the Archway Christmas Bureau, helping...

$1.3 Million Needed to Meet Growing Demand at the Archway Food Bank

Food Security, News, Press Release

The Archway Food Bank of Abbotsford is calling on the community to urgently raise $1.3 million before the end of the year to meet the rising demand for food among local residents. “Right now, we’re serving more people than ever before, and without reaching this goal,...

From Hopelessness to Healing Through the Archway Food Bank

Food Security, Stories

In 2006, Stephen went through one of the most difficult periods in his life. A medical condition left him unable to work, forcing him to rely on short-term disability benefits. At the same time, the ending of a long-term relationship and the loss of his housing added...

Starfish Packs Set to Feed 730 Students This School Year Amid Rising Need

Family & Children, Food Security, News, Press Release

Starfish Volunteers from Longboard Products and Staff  As school starts again, the Archway Starfish Pack program is gearing up to help 730 Abbotsford students with food every weekend. The Starfish Pack program has become a vital support system for families struggling...

More Than a Meal: A Teacher’s Perspective on the Impact of the Starfish Pack Program

Family & Children, Food Security, Stories

As a dedicated educator in Abbotsford since 2012, Jana has spent her career finding meaningful ways to support students and families. While her teaching journey has taken many forms – music teacher, school counsellor, and now a learning support teacher – her...