Burnaby Food Bank Volunteering: Packing Fresh Produce with Purpose
- Captain Scott Legacy Society
- Jun 27
- 2 min read
On June 5th, 2025, volunteers from our Volunteer Ambassadors Program spent the evening at the Greater Vancouver Food Bank (GVFB) warehouse in Burnaby. This visit brought together a vibrant mix of high school students, post-secondary business students, and friends of volunteers — showcasing the inclusive and spontaneous spirit of our casual and flexible volunteer model.
By supporting the GVFB, our volunteers help ensure that nutritious food reaches local families, seniors, and individuals in need. This seasonal produce packing session played a key role in preparing fresh donations for distribution to community organizations that provide food hampers and essential support services.
Working side-by-side, our team helped sort and package pounds and pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables including apples, bananas, cucumbers, grapes, and potatoes. Volunteers quality-checked produce, repacked bulk items into distribution boxes, and kept things moving to the beat of a well-curated playlist (featuring Rihanna, Tyler the Creator, and Taylor Swift!).
Volunteer tasks included:
Sorting produce from large bulk bins into individual boxes
Checking for spoilage and using ReFeed bins for compostables
Palletizing completed boxes for efficient distribution
Supporting food bank staff with general warehouse organization
It was a fantastic blend of physical activity, attention to detail, and teamwork — plus plenty of good vibes and new friendships along the way.
If you're looking for more Greater Vancouver Food Bank volunteer visits, We return to their organization monthly (or more!), and we'd love to have you join us.
They are amazing at providing:
Youth volunteer opportunities in Burnaby or Vancouver (ages 15+)
Casual, one-time group volunteering for friends, students, or coworkers
High-impact ways to give back without a long-term commitment
Follow us on Instagram or sign up for the Volunteer Ambassadors Program to be notified about the next time we’re there!
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