Food Bank: An Outpouring of Support During the Flooding

Flood, Food Security, Stories

Amid an unprecedented pandemic, the Fraser Valley experienced unprecedented flooding in November 2021. Residents watched helplessly as their residences and businesses filled with water. As thousands of residents were suddenly evacuated and cut off from their...

The Cabin to Close in September

Addiction, News, Supportive Housing and Homelessness Prevention

The Cabin, a drop-in daytime centre for those experiencing homelessness, will be closing at the end of September.   The Cabin was funded through a one-year grant from Strengthening Communities Services Grant from the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM).  While the...

A Community of Support After Flooding

Family & Children, Flood, Stories

Just two weeks after a c-section birth of her second child, Caitlyn watched helplessly as her basement filled with water during the November floods.  While the water eventually subsided, the damage was done and their furniture, baby clothes and other items in storage...

Foundry – Holistic Health for Youth

Foundry, Stories, Youth

Lance was accessing counselling at Foundry Abbotsford and wanted to find other ways to benefit his mental health. After being referred to a Foundry group activity in March 2022 he has made an effort to attend every week.  Foundry groups give youth an opportunity to...

Urban Farm Tours

Events, Food Security, News

The Archway Food Justice Program and Urban Farm have partnered to provide an exciting opportunity every other Tuesday this summer! We will be providing farm tours and interactive activities for community members who are interested in learning more about broader food...

Meals on Wheels – Serving Nutrition and Connections

Food Security, Stories

Herb Durant describes the Meals on Wheels program as a “life changer.”   Herb retired two years ago after working in the aerospace industry for 35 years. Recently he started having some medical problems which made it difficult to get out to buy groceries on some days....