BREAK BIAS. CHALLENGE STIGMA. CONNECT OVER FOOD.

AN EVENING OF COOKING, CARE AND CONNECTION

PLENTY OF PLATES IS YOUR BRIDGE TO THE DTES COMMUNITY; A VOLUNTEER-HOSTED COMMUNITY MEAL POWERED BY, YOU.

EACH WEEK, WE INVITE NEIGHBOURS FOR A FREE, THREE-COURSE SIT-DOWN DINNER IN THE ICONIC SAVE-ON-MEATS BUILDING ON HASTINGS STREET.

TOGETHER, THE VOLUNTEERS – USUALLY A LOCAL TEAM, FAMILY, OR ORGANIZATION –  GUIDED BY OUR EXPERT STAFF PREP, COOK, AND SERVE 80 PEOPLE A DELICIOUS, HOME-COOKED, NUTRITIOUS MEAL. A BRILLIANT, TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCE FOR EVERYONE INVOLVED.

TEAM-BUILDING, TASTY FOOD, AND GENUINE IMPACT?

YES CHEF!

Joining a Plenty of Plates night is a unique culinary experience, immersing you and your team into the high-energy world of restaurant life.

Every Plenty of Plates night delivers an unforgettable evening of cooking, camaraderie, and service of a dignified dining experience to the people in Vancouver who need it most.

WHY DOES THIS MATTER?

PARTICIPATING IN A PLENTY OF PLATES, HELPS TO FOSTER:

• CONNECTION: Plenty of Plates events spark unlikely friendships, empower human beings to be seen in their entirety, and help participants break bread to break stigma.
• GENUINE, LASTING CHANGE: Plenty of Plates gives you and your team the chance to connect to a higher purpose and drive forward much-needed change in Vancouver in a tangible way-to orient toward hope and care rather than fear, judgment, and despair.
• REAL IMPACT: Every event directly feeds 80 guests and funds 640+ more meals for those in need.
• UNMATCHED TEAM CONNECTION: 96% of past participants felt closer to their team after the event.
• PURPOSE & PRIDE: Employees report a stronger sense of purpose, gratitude, enhanced morale and engagement.
• HEALTH: Through connection and nourishment, Plenty of Plates night heals the community and its participants, both socially and physically.
• CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP: Get robust, measurable KPls for your ESG, B Corp, and CSR goals.
• RESILIENCE: Across a dynamic group of core users, Plenty of Plates builds capacity across the DTES; for individuals, organizations, and residents alike.

WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HOSTING AN EVENT?

Meet Ash MacLeod, Executive Director of A Better Life Foundation 

“Virtually every team who participates shares that although they volunteered their time and energy, they received more than what they gave. I’m grateful to be the conduit between such reciprocal generosity.”

Please fill out the form below and one of our team members will be in touch with you shortly.

MANY WAYS TO FUND AN EXPERIENCE

Led by our chefs, volunteer teams takeover the pass and run the diner. Before the event, each team commits to raising a minimum of $5,000 through:

• company sponsorship
• donated proceeds from special sales
• employee donation matching 

We provide a custom online donation page to support your fundraising.

PLENTY OF IMPACT, SINCE 2017

HOT MEALS MADE FROM THE HEART