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 822 Wren Place in central Langford, BC. The garden is open 7:30 am to 7:30 pm (or dusk).

GETTING INVOLVED:
- GET THE 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 equipment and supplies, volunteer support, administration, workshops, events, and distribution of fresh produce to the community. Send e-transfer to info@urbanfoodresilience.ca .
- DONATE GARDENING EQUIPMENT or SOIL: Drop off at Porcher Park Community Garden (822 Wren Place in Langford) or email to arrange: 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)
