UFV-SUS food bank

If you're a UFV student who needs food security support, the UFV-SUS Food Bank is designed for you. You're not alone: food insecurity among university students is common and we want to help you feel empowered to access food security programs on campus.

Guidelines for using UFV's Food Bank

Who can access the food bank?

UFV students enrolled in at least one course in the current semester

The goal of the Food Bank at UFV is food security for UFV students. We ask that you only access the UFV-SUS Food Bank if you need support in order to reach this food security goal.

How often can I use the food bank?

You can submit a new request every 10 days.

You can request a food hamper a maximum of 7 times per semester.

How to access the UFV-SUS food bank

Submit your request form

Use the online request form to request a food hamper. All your information is kept private.

Submit a food hamper request

Your hamper gets filled

Our food bank assistant will check to see that you're eligible and then fill your hamper. Be sure to tell us about any food restrictions or dietary needs!

Check your email

You will receive an email when your hamper is ready for pick-up. The email will include instructions about where and how to pick up your hamper, depending on the campus you chose on the request form.

Accessibility needs

If you have any accessibility requests that must be met for you to obtain your hamper, please let us know in your request form. We are happy to accommodate your accessibility request.

Community food banks

Abbotsford Archway Community Services Food Bank

The UFV-SUS Food Bank is a satellite location for the Archway Food Bank. We are proud collaborators with Archway, and we work together to ensure the food we provide within the Food Bank at UFV is diverse and safe for the UFV community.

Archway food bank details