Teresa Rasquinha

Teresa Rasquinha, founder of Ryan's Rainbow Emergency Food Outreach, shares how her experience with childhood poverty inspired her to create an organization dedicated to helping others. Since 2017, Ryan's Rainbow has become a vital part of Burnaby's food security network, providing food, support, and hope to individuals and families facing hardship. In this feature, Teresa reflects on her journey, the power of community partnerships, and why food security is about more than just meals. It's about dignity, compassion, and helping people build a brighter future.