About

The Food Justice Program

Collaborating with various partners, the Food Justice Team explores food justice and food sovereignty in action locally.

We are working to strengthen the local food system, to identify gaps in services, and to provide access to nutritious food for all community members.

Collectively, we are developing the Valley Food Connection (VFC), a network of food system players that share a unified goal of building a community centered around food.

We hope to empower the community through skill building, education, and knowledge-sharing programs. 

The Bulk Buy Collective

The upcoming pickup schedule can be found to the right (or below on mobile). Consider signing up for email reminders!

The first service of the Food Justice program is the Bulk Buy Collective, located at 33914 Essendene Ave. Those who participate in the collective can access fresh produce from us (and now eggs or milk!) at wholesale prices through shared purchasing power. Produce is ordered from a primary wholesaler, FreshPoint BC with items from Archway Urban Farm during their harvesting season. 

The Bulk Buy Collective began in June 2021, and as of June 2023 there are more than 1000 individuals, including 450 children in 290+ households, who have benefited from this shared purchasing power.