We Make Good Food Go Far
The Gathering Markit is a boutique grocery store that offers a hand up to Abbotsford families encountering temporary food insecurity.
It's A Fresh Approach
That Thrives On Community Support
Each Gathering Markit is located within a church and run by volunteers.
Local restaurants and food suppliers donate surplus food items to avoid waste.
The rescued food is turned into ready-to-make meal kits and sold at an affordable cost.
This offers members the choice and convenience to shop with dignity.
Hunger Lives Next Door
The sad truth about Food Insecurity is that it's hard to recognize. Would you know if your neighbours or colleagues couldn't put food on the table? Probably not. Because it's hard to talk about and even harder to ask for help. That's where the Gathering Markit comes in. We offer families affordable, healthy food options and community connections when they need a hand-up to get back on their feet.
Gathering Markit Impact
Meal Kits Sold
Meals Made by Customers
LBS of Food Rescued
“The Gathering Markit hasn't just helped me financially and with cooking; it's also helping me to find work by connecting me to great people in the community.”
A Hand-Up Can Do So Much More
We've seen it happen. When members no longer need The Gathering Markit, they seek opportunities to stay involved by volunteering and helping others.
We're striving to transform lives.
We partner with local social service agencies who identify those who need our support. We invite registered social service agents and health care professionals who would like to refer an Abbotsford family or individual experiencing a short term financial challenge, to reach out to us via our Referral link for additional information.
*We do not accept personal referrals.
We are not accepting new customers at this time.
Here Are Ways You Can Partner With Us
Become a food supplier.
Become a financial donor.
Become a corporate sponsor.
Click the link to see a list of our current Partners.
Everyone Should Have Access To Healthy Food Options Wouldn't You Agree?
To find out more about what we do, come for a tour!
We'd love to show you around.
