FOOD BANK FRIDAY is BACK on Friday, December 13th from 6AM to 6PM. This virtual event raises important funds for accessible, healthy & sustainable food for individuals and families. Donate ONLINE HERE via our SECURED LINK. You can also TEXT the CARROT emoji to 30333 to donate your choice of $5, $10 or $25 (*) Standard messaging rates apply.
This year Graham and Leah Collings, the Collings Stevens Family Foundation and an Anonymous Donor Match are inspiring generosity this holiday by MATCHING YOUR DONATIONS $1 to $1 up to the first $75,000! This means your gift will have an impact of at least $6 for every dollar you donate, with the buying power of the GVFB!!
Your generosity and kindness supports those most in need across Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster and the North Shore. Online donations are also tax-deductible. Please check your email inbox or spam folder for an automated tax receipt once your donation is successfully processed. Thank you in advance for supporting the GVFB through your Food Bank Friday donation and for ensuring that our communities have access to fresh and healthy food.
Food Bank Friday in concert with BC Unclaimed: Reuniting unclaimed money with rightful owners. Find yours at bcunclaimed.ca
The GVFB supports more that 15,000 people monthly across Vancouver, Burnaby, New West and the North Shore; 28% are children and 14% are seniors. GVFB is registering approximately 500+ NEW clients each month. In 2024, the GVFB registered 7,000 NEW clients. In addition to the clients, they serve directly, the GVFB provides food to more than 150+ Community Agencies to run their own food and meal programs. These are community organizations like shelters, Community Centres, senior’s programs and after school programs.
The GVFB focusses heavily on distributing fresh food. Over 65% of what their clients receive is fresh, including dairy, protein and produce. Last year, the GVFB distributed 9 million pounds of food. Volunteers donated 50,000 hours to the GVFB last year, the equivalent of 25 full time staff. Follow the GVFB on social media to see your daily impact @vanfoodbank