A 13-year-old Pitt Meadows resident spent the day on January 25, 2026, shovelling snow to raise money for a local charity that supports residents with serious health conditions. The fundraiser followed a late-January winter storm that left many driveways and sidewalks buried under heavy snow across the Fraser Valley.
All money raised is intended for Moveable Feast, a community non-profit that prepares medically tailored meals for people living with life‑threatening illnesses and that — in its service model — also offers transportation for eligible clients.
The young volunteer launched the one-day “Shovel for Support” campaign after noticing that snow was making it difficult for delivery drivers and neighbours with limited mobility to leave their homes. Residents made donations through a dedicated online portal and provided addresses for clearing; the organizer promoted the effort via social media and local community boards.
Pitt Meadows’ snow-and-ice guidance stresses resident responsibility for clearing sidewalks and encourages neighbours to “be a snow angel” and help those who are elderly or mobility-challenged. January’s deep‑freeze and snow events in the Fraser Valley increased the need for snow-clearing help in the region, and local volunteers have been an important part of community response during cold snaps.
Youth volunteering has been recognized recently in City of Pitt Meadows communications and at the city’s Community Service Awards, where young people were acknowledged for their efforts. Supporters of the fundraiser note that providing medically tailored meals helps patients stay stronger and can reduce hospital readmissions, a conclusion backed by research on the “food as medicine” approach.
