Urban Food Resilience Initiatives Society (UFRIS) is a non-profit society based in Langford, BC. Our projects and advocacy serve the south Vancouver Island region and beyond.
WEBSITE & NEWS POSTS: urbanfoodresilience.ca
EMAIL: info@urbanfoodresilience.ca
PHONE/TEXT: 250-588-7091
SOCIAL MEDIA:
- X: @UrbanFoodResil
- Facebook: Urban Food Resilience Initiatives Society
COMMUNITY GARDEN:
UFRIS is the Operator of the Porcher Park Community Garden at 828 Wren Place in central Langford, BC. The garden is open 7:30 am to 7:30 pm (or later at dusk in summer). For questions and concerns about garden operations please contact info@urbanfoodresilience.ca or text to 250-588-7091.
GETTING INVOLVED:
- GET THE FREE UFRIS E-NEWSLETTER: info@urbanfoodresilience.ca
- MEMBERS and VOLUNTEERS WELCOME: info@urbanfoodresilience.ca
- VOLUNTEER or PROJECT-PAID POSITIONS may be available as the organization grows: Neighbourhood Pod Connector | Community Garden Ambassador | Workshop Host (as presented at the WorkBC Jobs Fair on September 26, 2024). Inquire or send resume to info@urbanfoodresilience.ca
DONATIONS:
- MAKE A FINANCIAL DONATION: We use donations for various things including equipment and supplies at the community garden, volunteer support, non-profit society administration, workshops, website maintenance, events, and distribution of fresh produce to the community. All donations welcome. Please send e-transfers in any amount to info@urbanfoodresilience.ca [non-charity receipt will be provided].
- DONATE GARDENING EQUIPMENT or SOIL: Drop off at Porcher Park Community Garden (828 Wren Place in Langford) or email to arrange pickup: info@urbanfoodresilience.ca
REPORTS:
- REQUEST A COPY OF THE URBAN FOOD PANEL JULY 24, 2024 EVENT REPORT – available by donation. To receive the PDF, please send e-transfer for $5 or greater, to info@urbanfoodresilience.ca . Or read the summary news article online.
NEWS COVERAGE:
- Porcher Park Meet and Greet (Island Social Trends – May 11, 2025)
GARDEN OPERATIONS:
- Watering at Porcher Park in summer (June 16, 2025)
