Nutritious Diets Are Unaffordable for BC Families
Nearly 15% of British Columbians face the daily struggle of putting food on their tables. The affordability crisis leads to missed meals, reduced food intake, and even days without food, impacting mental health, social well-being, and burdening our provincial healthcare system.
From Farm to Fork: the Benefits of Eating Seasonal, Locally Sourced Produce
The benefits of embracing seasonal eating extend far beyond the tantalizing flavours that grace our plates. By choosing locally harvested foods in sync with the seasons, we not only support our local economy, but also contribute to a healthier environment and personal well-being.
Celebrating National Volunteer Week
At Quest, our volunteers play a crucial role in helping us achieve our food rescue commitment to support families and individuals facing economic barriers.
International Women’s Day and Ensuring Food Security
Women in Canada, especially single mothers, Indigenous women, visible minority women, immigrant women, and senior women, are more likely to experience poverty and face various obstacles in their daily lives, including affording healthy food options due to rising food prices.
Show your Heart Some Love
There is a correlation between starvation and the rising costs of the economy, and it’s putting people under more financial stress, leading to food inaccessibility.
YVR and Quest Outreach Society prepare 1264 hampers during 12th Annual Holiday Hamper Drive
On December 8, 2022, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) hosted its 12th AnnualHamper Drive event in partnership with Quest Outreach Society, preparing 1264 hampers for families in time for the holiday season. The hampers, which include meal essentials and festive favourites, were created by travellers,employees, and the airport community at the first ever YVR Quest Pop-Up […]
Quest Holiday Hampers
Help bring over 1,000 families across the Lower Mainland a special meal this holiday season. Sign up as a group (between 3 and 10 people) and volunteer as part of our Holiday Hamper campaign. Before we say goodbye to 2022, help ensure individuals and families in need will have access to healthy and affordable food […]
A Warm Farewell to Our Partnership: Quest and UGM
After a decade-long partnership between Quest Outreach Society and UGM (Union Gospel Mission) Quest’s Downtown East Side (DTES) market will be moving from its 611 East Hastings location at UGM. We are grateful for UGM’s contribution and support to our mission of combating food insecurity in the DTES. UGM is expanding and growing its social […]
A Grain of Hope
Before we say goodbye to 2021, help ensure individuals and families in need will have access to healthy and affordable food. DONATE NOW A Grain of Hope It’s hard to synthesize what 2021 has meant for Quest in one or two words. It has been a year of change, innovation, and new leadership, such as […]
#12DaysOfQuest: Day 12
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. […]
