Help Richmond kids start the school year right
Donate “Back to School” essentials to the Richmond Food Bank, and IKEA Richmond will match the value* – doubling your impact.
From July 8 – August 9, 2026, IKEA Richmond will collect essential back-to-school items that help families prepare healthy lunches and snacks, including reusable food containers, lunch bags, and water bottles. To further amplify the impact, IKEA Richmond will match the retail value of donated IKEA “Back to School” essentials, up to a maximum of $5,000. This year, the initiative expands its impact by supporting the Richmond Food Bank Society’s Brighter Days, Fuller Plates campaign, helping to ensure that no child goes hungry during the summer months – a time when many families face increased pressure without school-based supports.
Every donation, no matter how small, can make a big difference for a child in our community.
Meet the Richmond Food Bank
18% of the Richmond Food Bank’s clients are school-aged children and youth.
The Richmond Food Bank Society is a charitable organization and a member of Food Banks BC and Food Banks Canada. Their mission is to provide food assistance, advocacy and related support to community members in need, with a vision for a caring community where no one goes hungry. The Richmond Food Bank gives health and nutritionally-balanced food to more than 2,800 people in average week, providing Richmond resident with healthy food choices and connecting their clients to services that address the route causes of poverty. For more information, visit www.rfbs.org
You can make a difference
Three ways you can make a difference.
Double the impact: For every IKEA “Back to School” essential donated during the campaign period, IKEA Richmond will match with similar products up to a maximum of $5,000 retail value. A list of suggested products including lunch bags, reusable food containers, water bottles, beverage containers and more can be found below.
Non-IKEA essentials: IKEA Richmond will support as a drop-off location for non-perishable food items such as canned protein (chicken, turkey, meat, fish, beans and chickpeas), canned vegetables and fruits, rice and pasta.
Spread the word: Share the campaign with friends, family, and local organization to maximize the community impact.
