Lush Valley Food Action Society

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About Lush Valley Food Action Society

Overview

Lush Valley Food Action Society is a non-profit organization based in Courtenay that focuses on addressing food insecurity and promoting food sustainability in the Comox Valley. Through programs like The Fruit Tree and Farm Gleaning Program, Community Garden program, and Healthy Foods programs, Lush Valley engages volunteers and community members to harvest and redistribute fresh produce, provide gardening spaces for those in need, and offer cooking and food skill classes for all ages and backgrounds. Additionally, their Grow Food Everywhere program aims to support local gardeners during COVID-19, while their Food Share programs provide food assistance through Good Food Boxes and Hot Meals to individuals and families in need.

Financial overview

Revenue (2025)
$1,386,403
Expenses (2025)
$1,298,052
Total assets
$1,830,173
Liabilities
$1,357,055
Year Revenue Expenses Program Admin Fundraising
2025 $1,386,403 $1,298,052 $841,574 $456,478 $0
2024 $956,534 $1,082,870 $766,165 $316,706 $0
2023 $1,176,743 $1,030,656 $757,507 $273,149 $0
2022 $1,236,140 $812,729 $593,162 $218,964 $603
2021 $768,600 $679,111 $556,300 $120,098 $2,713
2020 $276,275 $249,277 $182,219 $67,058 $0

Financial data sourced from the Canada Revenue Agency.

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Board of directors

(2025 filing)
AJ

Amanda Jekums

Chair

BW

Brenton Walters

Director

MR

Martha Russell

Director

LS

Leah Sandler

Director

IG

Iluminada Van Grootheest

Secretary

KW

Kirsten Wood

Director

JL

Jill Lamberts

Director

MC

Megan Czerpak

Director

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