What you helped achieve in 2025 is incredible!
As the year draws to a close, we reflect on a year of profound impact in our mission to disrupt the cycles of food insecurity – thanks to you and our community of supporters! Together, in 2025, we helped provide a grocery experience built on dignity, access, and sustainability for over 10,000 clients across Metro Vancouver. Our […]
MICHAEL’S STORY: The Man Behind The Magic
For decades, Michael brought joy to audiences across Canada as a professional magician. From performing up to 11 shows a week to a guest spot on Mr. Dressup, his career was defined by a passion for his craft. Today, while he still performs occasionally, Michael’s daily life involves a different kind of magic: navigating retirement […]
THANK YOU FOR NOURISHING OUR COMMUNITY IN 2025
As the holiday season unfolds, we want to thank you for being part of the incredible community making dignified food access possible. The holidays are often centered around the dinner table—a place for connection, nourishment, and joy. Because of your generosity this year, you’ve ensured that thousands of our neighbours didn’t have to choose between […]
A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR PHILOMINA AND HER FAMILY
This holiday season, as we gather with loved ones, think of families like Philomina’s, who are striving to build a better life for their children in a new country. Your gift today provides the essential, affordable groceries that make their journey possible. Philomina moved to Vancouver from Ghana in 2023 so her husband could study and give […]
This Giving Tuesday, You Can Help Cancer Survivors Like January Feed Their Family
January, a Quest client, is a testament to resilience in the face of a disease nearly half of us will face – cancer. Her career as a supervisor for a large retail chain was cut short by a life-changing cancer diagnosis when she was just 40. Ten years on, she is happily cancer-free, but her […]
FESTIVE STUFFING RECIPE
Kindly donated by Quest supporter Rita Walters Ingredients 1 large loaf of bread (white or brown) 1 cup melted butter 2 stalks of celery, chopped finely 1 large onion (chopped finely) 2 cloves garlic, minced Salt and pepper 1/2 a cup or so of vegetable broth 1 tablespoon sage Instructions Cut the bread up into […]
The Holidays at Quest
A Different Kind of Holiday Hamper This Year This year, Quest is taking a new approach to supporting grocery access over the holiday season. We’re moving away from our traditional hamper model and introducing something we believe offers more choice, dignity, and joy for clients and communities we support. What’s Changing This November & […]
MEET OLGA: A UKRAINIAN MOTHER’S STORY OF RESILIENCE AND HOPE
Highlighting Quest Clients and Their Stories With more than 10,000 clients in Metro Vancouver, Quest Non-Profit Grocery Markets provide a dignified, affordable, and sustainable shopping experience for people facing food insecurity for many different reasons. Our new client focus series will introduce you to them. Imagine having to walk away from everything you’ve built — […]
QUEST NAMED A TOP 5 VANCOUVER IMPACT CHARITY
QUEST NAMED A TOP 5 VANCOUVER IMPACT CHARITY Non-Profit Grocery Market Model Gives Donors More Bang For Their Buck [xʷməθkʷəy ̓ əm, Sḵwx̱ wú7mesh, and səlilwətaɬ Unceded Territories / Vancouver, B.C. – November 6, 2025] Today, Quest Non-Profit Grocery Markets was named a Top 5 Vancouver Impact Charity by Charity Intelligence Canada in its 2025 […]
Transition at Quest: Honouring Theo Lamb’s Impact
After several years of dedicated service, Theodora (Theo) Lamb will be stepping down from her role as Executive Director this fall. “Quest has prospered under Theo’s guiding voice and vision. The board extends it’s gratitude and heart-felt thanks to her for all that she has brought to the organization, and wishes her all the best […]
