August 18, 2025
Chris Arruda – Comox Valley Food Bank
Chris Arruda, joined by Justin Lafortune from the Comox Valley Food Bank, will be the guest speaker at the Comox Valley Horticultural Society meeting. The Food Bank has been serving the Comox Valley from Cook Creek to Oyster River since 1983! As a non-profit organization, it provides free supplementary food to individuals and families throughout the valley.
With record numbers of people accessing their services each month, the CVFB is committed to offering nutritious food, fresh produce, and essential support to build stronger, more connected communities.
The presentation will explore food systems, waste, and their relationship to food security and choice in the food banking world. Chris & Justin will talk about current CVFB programs and ways people can become involved and help in their community.
Chris focuses on marketing, branding and communications with attention on the experience of the customer and building relationships. He has decades of experience in the Food & Beverage industry and has found his passion working at the CV Food Bank.
Justin grew up in the Comox Valley and has worked in the food-related industry for over 30 years. The past 4 years have been in the not-for-profit sector in the Comox Valley. Justin acknowledges that being able to give back to his community has enriched his life.
A lot is going on at the August meeting; not only are there excellent speakers, but there’s also a garden harvest display and contest. If you can, bring a donation to the Food Bank with you. Justin and Chris will take it with them and put it to good use!
This will be a ‘hybrid’ in-person and Zoom meeting:
- All ZOOM meetings will begin at 7:00 pm.
- All IN-PERSON meetings: doors will open at 6:30 pm, meetings start at 7:15 pm.
- In-person meetings (presentation only) may also be accessible by ZOOM from your home.
HOW TO ATTEND:
All current CVHS members will receive a Zoom invitation before this meeting.
IN-PERSON Meeting: Doors will open at 6:30 pm, meeting starts at 7:15 pm.
NOT A MEMBER?
If you are not a CVHS member and would like to join us, please CLICK HERE to purchase a guest pass by Friday, August 15, no later than 5:00 pm, for $5.50, as it takes 2 days to process.
Please join us!
