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Trans Day of Snack: A celebration of joy, nourishment, and community

>> Aaren Topley
On March 31, Fernwood Neighbourhood House and Oaklands Community Centre co-hosted our first Trans Day of Snack, which was a joyful afternoon created by trans people, for trans people. Held at Fernwood Neighbourhood House the event welcomed trans folks from Fernwood, Oaklands, and across the neighbourhood house network to gather, connect, and most […]

By |April 10th, 2025|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Celebrating local with the BC Only Box & launching our new website

>> Aaren Topley
We’re excited to share two big developments that celebrate our community and deepen our roots in Fernwood and across British Columbia.
First up: the BC Only Box is a new Good Food Box option in our roaster. In response to rising global tariffs and supply chain instability, the BC Only Box is a practical […]

By |April 10th, 2025|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Building relational connections through hands-on learning

>> Chelsea McDougall
Over Spring Break, our school-age and early years childcare programs focused on deepening relational connections through hands-on, land-based learning.
We were honoured to welcome Stewards of Sc’ianew for a special day of planting and cedar bracelet braiding. Together, children and staff at Fernwood Neighbourhood House shared in laughter, food, and cultural learning—a meaningful experience rooted […]

By |April 10th, 2025|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Spring Fling Book Fair – March 29, 2025

March 29 at 10am to 4pm at the Fernwood Community Centre, 1240 Gladstone Avenue

Read Locally! Come out and support local authors selling their books. You’re sure to find that special book just for you or the one you love.

More than 30 local writers will be selling their own books and merchandise. Stroll around, browse, talk […]

By |March 14th, 2025|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Volunteer with The Gift of Good Food

The Gift of Good Food Holiday Fundraiser is happening now and we’d love your involvement! The fundraiser runs from November 18 – December 31, 2024. Our campaign runs online, coupled with grassroots organizing, teams fundraising, and local business support. Our goal is to raise $150,000 to  ensure dignified, consistent food access for those who need […]

By |November 19th, 2024|News|0 Comments

Sign up to be a fundraising team for the Gift of Good Food

We love Gift of Good Food Fundraising Teams!

Teams are groups of motivated people who get together to set fundraising goals and blow them out of the water! This is a fun opportunity for families, offices, sports teams, and groups of friends to come together to use their creativity, build relationships, and contribute to a meaningful […]

By |November 10th, 2024|Events, News|0 Comments

Halloween Community Meal 2022

Happy Halloween! We cordially invite you to our Halloween Community Meal at 5 – 6pm on Monday, October 31 at the Fernwood Community Centre.

We won’t be hosting the Halloween Bonfire this evening as we weren’t able to get a fire permit this year, bwaa-ha-ha-ha. The Halloween Bonfire will return next year.

Please drop by the Fernwood […]

By |October 31st, 2022|Uncategorized|0 Comments