Feed the Children
Since 2005 the Chilliwack Bowls of Hope Society has operated the Feed the Children Program through the efforts of community-based volunteers, donors and Community Partners. This program currently provides soup and other lunch items to 28 schools within the Chilliwack School District. Through donations from businesses, community partners, and the public, 1000 children in need receive over 150,000 meals during the school year.
Starfish
Starfish supports weekend hunger relief for students with a healthy assortment of meals and snacks in a convenient pack. This program assists 275 students throughout the school year, promoting a healthier and more food-secure community. Together, we can make a meaningful impact on children's lives and empower them to thrive.
Community Roots Garden
This initiative boasts more than 60 garden allotments, featuring raised beds, accessible plots, and expansive open spaces. The Communal Garden invites all community members to engage in planting, caring for, and distributing harvests, thereby bolstering local food security efforts. Beyond promoting food sovereignty, the Community Roots Garden serves as a catalyst for strengthening community bonds. It fosters ongoing participation, collaboration among garden members, and engagement with the broader Chilliwack community
Upper Fraser Valley Regional Food Hub
Ensuring equitable access to nourishing, healthy, and culturally preferable food is vital to the overall health and well-being of our communities. CBOH is the proud Steward Agency for the United Way Upper Fraser Valley Regional Food Hub and supports community members to have access to food, food literacy and wellness programming from Chilliwack to Boston Bar in partnership and collaboration with many other non profits dedicated to food security.
