Meet the Faces Behind Our Mission

Our e-newsletter shines a light on food systems leaders, nonprofit partners, food donors, researchers, volunteers, and more! Our goal is to provide a platform for notable individuals to share their stories, insights, and knowledge.

VFR’s Top Volunteers of 2025

Scott, Marianne, Tracy, Barb, Susie, Garth, Mike and Gai
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David Speight

UBC’s Executive Chef & Culinary Director
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Ian Marcuse

Community Coordinator at the Vancouver Neighbourhood Food Networks and Steering Committee Member of the Vancouver Food Justice Coalition.
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Reflection on 5 Years with Tristan & Michelle

Founder Board Chair and Founding Executive Director
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Ksenia Stepkina

Community Development Practitioner, Grassroots Organizer, and Community-engaged Researcher
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Solid Waste Engagement Plan

with Adelyn Chan, VFR's Program Manager
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Anastasia French

Managing Director for Living Wage BC
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Dr. Sean Smukler

Director of the Centre for Sustainable Food Systems at UBC Farm.
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Mirabel Umali

Manager of Food Services at Covenant House Vancouver
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