Rainbow Kitchen

⭐️🌟⭐️Thank you !!!!⭐️🌟⭐️

For 26 years Rainbow Kitchen has been serving our neighbours and helping build a stronger, more satiated community. Celebrating our 16th year as a non-profit in April, it has taken an entire village of incredible people to get to where we stand today. Serving over 250,000 meals a year!

No questions asked, no fees, no religious affiliation, no barriers to accessing a warm meal in a safe and welcoming space. Over 200 volunteers help our small staff of 5 today, and it takes everyone now and everyone who has served lunch, chopped veggies, sorted produce, helped cook, clean, and lead this organization as one of our board members to make this magic happen. We are first a little community inside ourselves and the best part about Rainbow Kitchen is that all are welcome.

It is transformational to be acknowledged with this award, shining a special spotlight on the decades long work we’ve done and helping rejuvenate our team for the days ahead. Thank you to the amazing we are truly lucky to part of such a supportive collation of community leaders. A huge thank-you to the for sponsoring this impactful acknowledgment, and most important is how we know we couldn’t do this alone, our fellow nominees at are equally as deserving of recognition and appreciation for the tireless work they do for so many and how great a partner they have been to us over the years. We celebrate this with them and all the hard working non-profits that help make this city the warm and welcoming place it is today.

☀️ from all of us at the 2026 NON-PROFIT OF THE YEAR!!!!

~ Team Rainbow Kitchen ❤️❤️❤️

A big shout out to Rob & Barb this week!

Thank you for spending your time helping clean up our garden beds and care for our outdoor space. It takes a lot of work behind the scenes to keep our space welcoming for the community, and we are so grateful for the energy, kindness, and care you bring.

Thank you for helping Rainbow Kitchen continue to grow. 💚

Interested in joining this team or exploring another volunteer role at Rainbow Kitchen? Please email [email protected]

~ Team Rainbow Kitchen

Get ready for a hilarious night out benefiting Rainbow Kitchen!

Join us June 18th at 8pm at Hecklers Bar & Grill for an evening of comedy with Dan Duvall 🎤.

Tickets available now at hecklers.ca 🎟️ - let's make a difference together!

A heartfelt thank you to Myron and his team from Running Room Victoria! His generous donation of electrolyte water, fresh fruit, and gently used running shoes go a long way in supporting our guests. We’re so grateful for this thoughtful act of care and we couldn’t do what we do without friends like Myron in the community!

~ Team Rainbow Kitchen

Volunteer Appreciation Week Spotlight: 16 Years of Dedication 💛

Today we want to recognize one of our incredible volunteers, Paula 🎉

Paula is celebrating 16 years with us. From the very beginning, she has brought such a warm and welcoming presence to the space. She is always ready with a smile that brightens the room and never hesitates to jump in and help wherever she is needed.

Her kindness, steady dedication, and positive energy have made a lasting impact on our community over the years. We are truly grateful for all she has given and continues to give.

Please join us in celebrating Paula and thanking her for 16 wonderful years with us 👏


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Volunteer Appreciation Week Spotlight: Community Care in Every Cut

Good vibes, great cuts, and community care 💈
Once a month, Gary the Barber joins us at Rainbow Kitchen to offer free haircuts for our guests. His time, skill, and generosity go far beyond a trim.

These moments help restore dignity, confidence, and comfort. Access to basic services like a haircut is something many of our guests may not otherwise have, and Gary helps make that possible in a meaningful way.

We are deeply grateful for his continued support and the care he brings to our community ✂️


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🌈🧁 Volunteer Appreciation Week Spotlight: School Meal Program “Triple Threat” 🧁🌈

This week, we are celebrating just a few of the amazing people who help make Rainbow Kitchen what it is 💛

Rachel has been part of our School Meal Program for the past year, helping package muffins and prepare veggie packs for local schools. Her steady dedication helps ensure students receive nourishing food they can count on 🌈

Christine joins us twice a week, showing up with kindness and consistency. She first got involved after her daughter encouraged her to volunteer and has stayed ever since, loving the connection, the community, and the chance to give back in a hands-on way 💛

Fiona brings a calm, joyful energy to the kitchen. She volunteers because supporting kids in our school program truly brings her happiness. Outside of Rainbow Kitchen, she enjoys time with family and friends and can often be found with a good book 📚

We are so grateful for each of you and for all our Rainbow Kitchen volunteers who show up with heart every week. You make this work possible 💫

Interested in joining the School Meal Program or one of our many volunteer roles?
📧 [email protected]

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🌈🍴 During Volunteer Appreciation Week, we’re especially excited to share some wonderful news from Rainbow Kitchen!

We’ve created a brand new volunteer role that is already helping us rescue even more food than ever before. Thanks to this expanded support, our team is able to process and store greater volumes of rescued food, turning it into nourishing meals for our community.

This work is only possible because of our incredible volunteers. From the kitchen to behind the scenes, your time, care, and commitment make everything we do possible. We are so grateful for each and every one of you.

We’re also continuing to grow our farm and food rescue connections to keep this impact going. If you know someone who may be able to support this work, please reach out to Tracy at [email protected]

Together, we are building something stronger, kinder, and more sustainable every day.

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This week’s volunteer spotlight is perfectly timed for Volunteer Appreciation Week as we highlight Dawn, one our incredible Lead Prep & Lunch Servers 👩‍🍳✨ Dawn has been a valued part of Rainbow Kitchen since 2016, bringing nearly a decade of warmth, dedication, and steady leadership to our kitchen. We are so grateful to have her with us several days a week, and she is an important part of the team. Her care and attention to every detail help ensure every meal we serve is prepared with safety, quality, and love 🌈💛

This National Volunteer Appreciation Week, we celebrate the incredible heart of Rainbow Kitchen 💛

From our dishwashers and pot scrubbers to our chefs and the amazing people who help keep our garden and community spaces clean and welcoming, every single one of you plays a vital role in what we do.

We truly could not feed our community the way we do without your time, care, and commitment. You are the reason Rainbow Kitchen feels like family.

This week and every week, we thank you for showing up with kindness, compassion, and dedication.

And while we shine a light on our Rainbow Kitchen volunteers, we also want to celebrate all volunteers everywhere who give their time to strengthen their communities. You make the world a better place 💛

Thank you from all of us at Rainbow Kitchen.