Mayors’ Food Bank Challenge kicks off to help Greater Vancouver Food Bank
Posted May 2, 2023 12:23 pm.
Last Updated May 2, 2023 12:25 pm.
Local mayors are taking part in a friendly competition of who can raise the most money for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank (GVFB).
The leaders of the five municipalities served by the charity are coming together for the 2023 Mayors’ Food Bank Challenge, where they will be rallying their communities to raise funds to fight hunger.
It’s GO TIME @CityOfNorthVan
We all need fresh and nutritious food. But for many it’s getting more difficult. That’s why I’m challenging @KenSimCity @MayorofBurnaby @PJNewWest Mayor Sager so together we can raise awareness and $$ to support people in our communities.
Donate https://t.co/995Ds8wQNZ
— Mayor Linda Buchanan (@LindaCBuchanan) May 2, 2023
The event launched Monday and will continue for the rest of the month. As of Tuesday afternoon, thousands of dollars have already been raised.
The goal of the fundraiser is to raise $500,000.
More people are turning to food banks to help make ends meet, with the GVFB now serving a record-breaking 16,000 clients each month.
“As cost-of-living continues to rise, more and more of our neighbours are turning to food banks. The GVFB is now registering 800-1000 new clients each month. Together, we can support our neighbours in need by raising funds to help the GVFB provide healthy food to those in need in our communities,” the GVFB’s website reads.
The Mayors’ Food Bank Challenge is BACK!
From May 1-31, the Mayors of the City of North Vancouver, Burnaby, West Vancouver, Vancouver, and New Westminster are calling each of you to help raise funds and awareness for the GVFB!
Donate today: https://t.co/deRXAwKTwp pic.twitter.com/RvrsIUsHV6— Greater Vancouver Food Bank (@VanFoodBank) May 1, 2023
The mayors of West Vancouver, the City of North Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, and Vancouver are all taking part in the campaign.
Last year’s winner was the City of North Vancouver, led by Mayor Linda Buchanan, with almost $56,000 raised, which equates to almost a dollar raised per capita.
With files from Emily Marsten
