Spend a Saturday Morning with the Satellite Food Bank
One Saturday morning each month, we transform the gym into a grocery-style food bank (in partnership with *Archway Community Services). Food is arranged on tables throughout the space, and clients walk through and choose between the items available to their household. Individuals at each table help clients understand their options and take the appropriate quantity of each item.
There are many ways to help:
- Bag produce
- Move food from storage into the gym
- Put up tables and chairs
- Arrange food on the tables
- Assist clients as they select their groceries
- Help people carry food to their vehicles
- Take inventory and clean up
You do not need previous experience, and there is no long-term commitment required. You are welcome to serve once, come regularly or help whenever your schedule allows. You do not even need to commit to the full morning—there is flexibility in when you come, how long you stay and what kind of work you do!
We aim to foster a family-friendly space, so children are welcome to come work alongside their families -- and play when the work is finished or gets boring! We ask that anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Complete the serve sign-up form:
Sign Up to Serve
Have questions? Contact Pastor Rod.
* Archway’s Multicultural Department, in collaboration with the Food Bank, aims to create access to culturally preferred food within Abbotsford’s South Asian and multi-ethnic groups.