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...
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...
Food Security, News, Press Release
Archway Food Bank employee (Kelly Fowler) standing in front of empty food bank shelves. The Archway Food Bank continues to respond to rising food insecurity, now serving 6,000 clients each month. This number has gone up from an average of 3,500 clients in 2022,...
Family & Children, Food Security, News, Press Release
While many children eagerly anticipate summer break, for hundreds of students in Abbotsford, the end of the school year means losing access to reliable school meals that their families count on from September to June. To help fill this critical gap, the Summer...
Food Security, Stories, Volunteers
When Chantelle moved from Victoria to Abbotsford in 2022, she was looking for a way to connect with her new community. At the same time, she was beginning to explore an interest in gardening and sustainable food production. Volunteering at the Archway Urban Farm...
