Reduce Your Pumpkin Waste!
Over 80,000 metric tonnes of pumpkins are grown yearly in Canada; over 60% of those end up in landfills, leading to harmful greenhouse gasses polluting our air. Here are some delicious and fun ideas to reduce waste!
Extend the Shelf Life of your Food
Each of us can find ways to extend the shelf life of our foods. Before exploring the various methods, let’s dig into the meaning of food expiration dates and best-before dates a little further.
Quest Launches New Grocery market in Vancouver’s DTES to Address Food Insecurity
Today, after a multi-year search for space, Quest Non-Profit Grocery Markets launched its brand-new 2000+ square foot market dedicated to serving Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.
Quest’s DTES Market is Moving to a New Home!
Starting in July, you can find us at 637 East Hastings Street, just one block away from our previous location.
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 […]
