Start Here to Learn How the Food Justice Program relates to Bulk Buy:

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

We are working to strengthen the existing food system, call attention to gaps in services, and provide access to healthy food for all community members.

As a Team, we are developing a Food Hub called Valley Food Connection (VFC), a group or meeting place that shares a united goal of making regular physical spaces where community and food anchor each other. One of those spaces is the Bulk Buy Collective, a group that purchases bulk produce on behalf of the community. Whether a person buys a bag or not, all are welcome to access what this program has to offer.

We hope to continue the work of those who started these programs in 2021, honouring the families that use these services, and further empower the community through skill building, access, and knowledge-sharing events offered at low or no cost. At the VFC, we welcome you to come Eat, Share, Connect, and Grow.”

– The Food Justice Team

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 here and at 33914 Essendene Ave. Those who participate in the collective get access to fresh produce (and now eggs or milk!) at wholesale prices through shared purchasing power. Produce is ordered from a primary wholesaler, FreshPoint BC. Our Food can also come from Farm Fundraiser events, The Archway Urban Farm, and Local Grocers or Farmstand. Transparency is important to us and we are happy to share the details behind the scenes, if you are interested to learn more! 

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.