Interesting Facts
A Loving Spoonful receives approximately 20% government funding.
The remainder of our budget must be raised through fundraising efforts.
A Few Facts about A Loving Spoonful
- A Loving Spoonful provides an average of 250,000 nutritious meals per year.
- On October 6th, 2023, we officially opened our very own commercial production kitchen.
- Through our Daily Meals Program, meals are distributed to individuals and families living with HIV in the Greater Vancouver Area.
- The average daily cost for the Daily Meals Program is only $4.89 due to the financial support provided by Vancouver Coastal Health and our donors.
- Through our Community Meals Program, subsidized meals are provided to supportive housing to assist with homeless or high risk residents.
- A Loving Spoonful is a volunteer-driven charity that has over 150 active volunteers, five full-time staff, and three part-time staff.
- Internal findings have shown that 75% of clients participating in our Daily Meals Program and Family Pantry Program who are HIV positive also live with co-existing illnesses.
- There are many ways to help A Loving Spoonful. You can volunteer your time, donate funds or donate gifts in kind.
- Our menu has an impressive variety. The meals can accommodate dietary requests including easy chew, diabetic, high protein, dairy free and vegetarian options.
- Our most popular meals include: Butter chicken, chicken chow mein, lasagna, chilli and teriyaki beef.