#12DaysOfQuest: Day 6

From COVID-19, to inflation, to Climate Change impact and food supply disruption, this year is closing on a challenging note for folks and families who face food-insecurity. Before we say goodbye to 2021, help ensure individuals and families in need will have access to healthy and affordable food 12 months of the year in 2022. […]

#12DaysOfQuest: Day 5

From COVID-19, to inflation, to Climate Change impact and food supply disruption, this year is closing on a challenging note for folks and families who face food-insecurity. Before we say goodbye to 2021, help ensure individuals and families in need will have access to healthy and affordable food 12 months of the year in 2022. […]

#12DaysOfQuest: Day 4

From COVID-19, to inflation, to Climate Change impact and food supply disruption, this year is closing on a challenging note for folks and families who face food-insecurity. Before we say goodbye to 2021, help ensure individuals and families in need will have access to healthy and affordable food 12 months of the year in 2022. […]

#12DaysOfQuest: Day 2

From COVID-19, to inflation, to Climate Change impact and food supply disruption, this year is closing on a challenging note for folks and families who face food-insecurity. Before we say goodbye to 2021, help ensure individuals and families in need will have access to healthy and affordable food 12 months of the year in 2022. […]

#12DaysOfQuest: Day 1

From COVID-19, to inflation, to Climate Change impact and food supply disruption, this year is closing on a challenging note for folks and families who face food-insecurity. Before we say goodbye to 2021, help ensure individuals and families who rely on Quest will have access to healthy and affordable food 12 months of the year […]

Making Creamy Pasta Sauce with Tetsukabuto Squash (No oven required!)

Tetsukabuto Squash Pasta Recipe

RECIPE: TETSUKABUTO SQUASH PASTA SAUCE Ingredients 1 medium tetsukabuto squash 2 tbsp oil (vegetable or olive oil) 1 small onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, diced 1 cup vegetable or bone broth 1 cup milk, cream, or plant-based alternative Salt and pepper to taste Pasta of your choice (about 400g) Optional: 1 tsp nutmeg or cinnamon  […]

Quick and Easy Vegetable Stir-Fry Recipe with Manchurian Sauce

RECIPE: VEGETABLE STIR-FRY Ingredients 1 packet Knorr Chinese Style Manchurian Sauce Mix 1 cup mixed vegetables (ex: bell peppers, carrots, broccoli, mushrooms, snap peas) 2 tbsp oil 2 cups of warm water Optional: 1 cup cubed tofu or paneer  Instructions Prepare the sauce In a bowl, dissolve the Knorr Manchurian Sauce Mix in 2 cups […]

Cozy Kabocha Squash Soup: Simple, Delicious and Nourishing

Picture of squash soup

RECIPE: KABOCHA SQUASH SOUP Ingredients 1 medium kabocha squash 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter 1 medium onion, diced 3 garlic cloves, minced 4 cups vegetable or chicken stock 1/2 cup coconut milk (or cream for a richer flavour) 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste) 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Optional: 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg or […]

Quest Market Easter Weekend Hours

Quest’s Non-Profit Grocery Markets Easter Weekend Hours: Friday, April 18: Closed Saturday, April 19: Open Sunday, April 20: Open Monday, April 21: Open

Living Paycheck to Paycheck: The True Cost of Groceries for BC Families

Posted by: Theodora Lamb, Executive Director Each December, I eagerly await the release of Canada’s Annual Food Price Report. Led by Dalhousie University in collaboration with research teams across four Canadian universities, this report uses historical data and analytical tools to forecast Canadian food prices for the coming year. Why is this report so important […]

Cost of Groceries Report 2024

In this inaugural 5-page report, Quest Non-Profit Grocery Markets looks at why its market clients, including households with families and children, are hit hardest when it comes to the cost of food. In British Columbia the price of food and rising cost of groceries remains a major issue impacting all corners of the province. Using […]

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