The Union Protein Project

This week, our Executive Director Chloe Baron attended the 2026 Food Banks BC Biennial Conference in Nanaimo. This conference is an opportunity for food banks across BC to connect, learn, and share knowledge to strengthen the work they do. UPP was a silver sponsor this year, and Chloe had the opportunity to sit in on the workshops offered to members.

"I had the privilege of attending the last two FBBC Conferences, in Prince George and again this year in Nanaimo. Both times I've walked away feeling a sense of connectedness, pride and motivation and it is thanks to the FBBC members for welcoming me into this learning experience. They genuinely, to their core, care about people in their community and I felt so lucky to be a part of those conversations. I was able to hear firsthand what each food bank is doing, the barriers they are facing and the innovative solutions they are coming up with. The creativity and resilience these folks bring to serving their communities despite the challenges they are up against is inspiring.
To cap off the conference, we had the opportunity to tour the new Tom Harris Regional Food Centre, where we learned how this project came to be and details of how it will operate. The dedication by Peter and the Loaves & Fishes Community Food Bank team to get this project from an idea to reality is truly incredible!

Thank you FBBC members for all that you do and welcoming me into this space to learn how UPP can better support you. Also big thanks to FBBC for your continued support!" - Chloe Baron, UPP Executive Director

Community Savings Credit Union and their staff continue to show up for us in so many ways. From the $4000 donation at our 20th Anniversary dinner to launching their Banking with Purpose initiative, they've gone above and beyond to support our mission. Their generosity means more protein on the shelves for BC food banks and more support for the people who need it most.
A special thank you to Peter Radonjic, Burnaby branch Manager, and Raj Khunkhun, Chief Growth Officer who are pictured below for their commitment to making this partnership a success🎉

Community Savings was proud to present a $4,000 cheque to the The Union Protein Project at their recent 20th AGM. This contribution reflects the generosity of our staff, matched by the credit union to double the impact.

For 20 years, the Union Protein Project has been working tirelessly to support food banks across BC, helping address the shortage of protein-rich foods and ensuring people facing food insecurity have access to essential nutrition. We’re grateful to support such meaningful work.

Learn more about their impact: https://proteinproject.ca

Thank you Public Service Alliance of Canada - BC Region!!

It was such a pleasure to attend The Union Protein Project (UPP) AGM on Tuesday. PSAC BC West Fraser Valley Coordinator, Mike Reeves, presented the proceeds we raised during the raffle at our 2026 Regional Convention to UPP President and Director of USW District 3, Scott Lunny.

UPP is a non-profit that addresses the shortage of protein in BC food banks while also promoting unionized jobs. 💪