The Aldergrove Food Bank is a subsidiary of the Langley Food Bank and distributes groceries out of St. Dunstan's Church, located at 3025 - 264 St. Distribution is on Tuesdays from 10:45 am to 1:45 pm. Clients are also able to enjoy coffee, soup and sandwiches starting at 9:15 am.
Our operation and layout are similar to the Langley Food Bank, though the community served is much smaller. There are about 250 registered families, and on average we distribute about 100 grocery hampers every week.
Other community resources available at our location:
- Stepping Stone/Encompass provide support for adults at risk of homelessness, as well as tax preparation, replacement of lost ID and other services
- Clothes2U provides clothing and small household items free of charge
Objectives of the Aldergrove Food Bank
To provide a minimum of 2 days’ worth of nutritious food (breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks) for our clients and their families each week
To develop relational bridges with clients in order to discover other needs they may have
To find a way to meet these needs whether they are physical, social, or spiritual in nature
In order to help us meet these objectives, the Food Bank has been set up in a mini-mart style. Groceries are stocked in various categories on store shelves so that clients can make their own selection from each category. Quantity limits are set depending on the size of the family. Food Bank volunteers assist each client in making their selections and bagging their groceries.
We are staffed by volunteers, with approximately 20 - 25 volunteers helping with grocery distribution each week.
Our Food Bank exists because of the generosity of our community partners – individuals, churches, schools and businesses. If you would like to drop off a donation, please do so when we are open, on a Tuesday, between 8:00 and 10:00 am. You may contact us at (604) 857-1671.
