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...
Food Security, News, Press Release
Participants at a past community engagement session. The Food Justice program of Archway Community Services is inviting community members to participate in the finalization of the Abbotsford Food Charter. The community has until April 11th to engage and have their...