At the very start of the new year, on the afternoon of January 2, 2026, a group of five members from the Coquitlam and surrounding area Community Based Organization of Lingyen Mountain Temple Canada visited the Tri-Cities Food Bank to make a charitable donation. In response to the food bank’s need for fresh produce, the donation consisted of 45 boxes of apples, 40 pounds each, totaling 1,800 pounds.