Donate Food

Don’t let it go to waste! Vancouver Food Runners makes it easy to donate your surplus food. Whether you’re a grocery store, wholesaler, bakery, or local farmer, your contribution can help support a nearby community food program and reduce your carbon footprint. That’s what we call a win-win!
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At this time, we’re only able to accept food donations from businesses and organizations to ensure food safety and coordinate pickups efficiently. Thank you for your understanding and support.

Ready to Donate?

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Have Surplus Food?

We accept surplus food that is fresh, safe to eat, and ready for distribution. Fill out the form below to get in touch.

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Complete the Onboarding Process

VFR staff will provide you with an onboarding form to gather logistical details and learn more about your donation.

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VFR Volunteers Pick Up

VFR volunteer drivers pick up your surplus food during the scheduled window and dropped off at a local nonprofit running essential food programming.

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We acknowledge that we operate on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples — xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), sc̓əwaθən məsteyəxʷ (Tsawwassen), qw̓ɑ:nƛ̓ə̓n̓ (Kwantlen), q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), SEMYOME (Semiahmoo), Máthxwi (Matsqui), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem).