Greater Vancouver Food Bank

SOLD OUT --- We have reached out maximum number of raffle tickets, Thank you to all who participated. ---------------------- 🎤✨ Win Taylor Swift Tickets and Support the Greater Vancouver Food Bank! ✨🎤 Are you dreaming of seeing Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour live at BC Place on December 07? Here's how you can enter to win a pair of tickets! ⬇️ Thanks to the generous team at BC Pavilion Corporation (PavCo) and the BC Place Community Benefit Program, who donated us a pair of tickets, your dreams could come true! Enter our raffle for a chance to win two lower bowl, full-view tickets to Saturday's concert. All proceeds from this raffle will go directly to supporting our operations and helping provide healthy food to those in need. Key Details: ❤️ $25 per Raffle Ticket ❤️ One raffle ticket = one entry to win ❤️ Sales Deadline: Friday, December 06, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. ❤️ Draw Date: Friday, December 06, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. ❤️ You must live in BC to purchase a raffle ticket ❤️ The raffle winner cannot resell the tickets Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy an unforgettable night with Taylor Swift while making a positive impact in our community. Enter now! https://lnkd.in/gZnJSMrQ 🔗 ⚠️ Please note – only 800 raffle tickets are available. Once tickets are sold out, sales for the raffle will be closed. Tax receipts are not available for raffle purchases. Thank you! ⁠ #TaylorSwift #TheErasTour #GVFB #vancouverfoodbank #vancouver #BCPlace #VancouverEvents

🎁 This holiday season, we’re so grateful for all of the generous ways our community gives back. Every effort—big or small—makes a difference! 💛 Looking to support us? Here are five impactful ways: 🍎 Monetary donations 📲 Start a Virtual Food Drive 🎉 Host an Event/Fundraiser 🙌 Volunteer with Us 💌 Leave a Gift in Your Will Please note: We do not accept public food donations. We made this decision to help us minimize unhealthy food donations, better utilize our volunteer support and increase our buying power to purchase fresh foods for our clients and agencies. Ready to make an impact? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dRk7dK5 #vancouverfoodbank #foodsecurity #morethanfood #holidaygiving

Thank you to these incredible businesses and foundations! Together, they have given a combined $20,000 to the GVFB! With a donation of this size and our 9:1 buying power on fresh items, we can provide over 4,000 individuals with ground beef, spaghetti pasta and tomato sauce to make a complete, nutrient-filled meal. 🥰 Your generosity allows us to continue our mission of providing healthy food to those in need. Moe's Home Collection #morethanfood #donorapprecitation #supportlocal

Thank you, Verathon🌟 Since 2021, Verathon Medical has supported our food bank, contributing over 40+ shifts in Warehouse Support & Food Distribution. 🙌 Their commitment to giving back is woven into their culture, from offering employees a Day of Giving Back to dedicating an entire month to community engagement through food drives and volunteer initiatives. 💼❤️ Michelle, Sr. Program Manager at Verathon Medical, shares: “Helping others is essential to our culture. Our employees love contributing to our local communities alongside their colleagues!” Thank you, Verathon Medical, for your unwavering support! 💙 🌟 Want to make an impact with your team? Learn more about our corporate and group volunteer opportunities here: https://ow.ly/qTRV50U9BC5

October was an eventful month for us! We had the pleasure of participating in some of Vancouver's most celebrated local gatherings: 🤖 The Vancouver Comic and Toy Show – Where your favourite characters come to life. 💥The 2024 Etheridge Home Renovation Ltd. Pirate Ship Inferno - An East Van fall staple. 👻 And the much-anticipated return of the City of Vancouver Stanley Park Ghost Train! Each event brought families together for fun and excitement to support a good cause. Together, they contributed a total of $19,564 to the GVFB and our operations! 💛 Your generosity is greatly appreciated! #supportlocal #vancouverevents #morethanfood

💬 "The grocery store is overwhelming" 🥬💔 Cecilia, a young mom, knows firsthand the stress of rising food costs. After leaving her job to care for her baby, her family has struggled to make ends meet. With soaring prices on fresh produce and essentials like baby food, every trip to the grocery store feels overwhelming. “I want to cook healthy food for my family but can't afford to pay $5 for a single head of lettuce." Thanks to the support of our community, Cecilia now receives a monthly Baby Steps Program Pack filled with fresh fruits, veggies, and baby essentials. 🍼✨ Your donations make stories like Cecilia's possible. 💙 Together, we can help families put healthy meals on their tables. 💙Be the difference for families like Cecilia’s—learn how you can support today: https://lnkd.in/gpi3ju4x #vancouverfoodbank #foodsecurity #foodbankcanada

📊 Did you know? 28% of our clients are children—a number that’s continued to grow year after year. 💔 This growth highlights the growing challenges facing families, especially as the cost of living and food insecurity continue to rise. Access to fresh, nutritious food is essential for children’s health and development. Proper nutrition is essential for children’s growth, focus, and overall health, impacting their ability to learn and thrive in school. To help, we offer dietician-advised preschool and grade school packs filled with nutritious foods so kids have the fuel they need to succeed—and can feel proud of their lunch boxes. 🥪🍎 Learn more about how you can support our community by visiting our website: foodbank.bc.ca 🔗 #vancouverfoodbank #vancouver #foodsecurity

🎃 Boo with Broccolli 🥦 🤡 Post-Halloween surprise! Over the Halloween week, we received over 8,000 pounds of FRESH broccoli generously donated by a local farmer through the BC Farmer’s Tax Credit! 🥦💚 Did you know? Broccoli is packed with vitamins C and K, fiber, and powerful antioxidants that boost your immune system and support bone health! 💪 A big thank you to our incredible farming partners for helping us provide healthy, local produce all year round! 🙌 #vancouverfoodbank #vancouver #farmtotable

🎉 We’re thrilled to share that the Greater Vancouver Food Bank has been recognized as one of Charity Intelligence Canada’s Top 10 Canadian Impact Charities and Top 10 Impact: Canadian Food Banks alongside our Top 100 Canadian Charities nomination earlier this year! 💙 This recognition highlights the measurable difference we’re making in the lives of those facing food insecurity. For every dollar donated, we maximize its impact to create positive, lasting change in our community. This nomination is a testament to the power of your support and our commitment to delivering healthy, nutritious food and vital resources. Together, we’re not just feeding people—we’re empowering lives and building stronger communities. Thank you for helping us make an impact. 🙌 #topcharity #vancouverfoodbank #foodbank #foodsecurity #communityimpact

🎁 Christmas is on the way🎁 We couldn’t be more excited to share our new GVFB merchandise in the 2024 Edible Vancouver & Wine Country Holiday Gift Guide! Our new collection includes soft, cozy apparel, cookbooks featuring your favourite Vancouver chefs and restaurants, and accessories for everyone. Head to our online store to start checking off your list: https://lnkd.in/g4jrjaC9 The full Edible Gift Guide is out in stores now. To find a location near you visit: https://lnkd.in/gk3vZ2Re. 📷 Credit: Edible Vancouver & Wine Country