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2024 Holiday Fundraising Campaign
With the merry season upon us once again, the Golden Food Bank is launching our 2024 Holiday Fundraising Campaign! We are a nonprofit society and charity independent of core government funding, which means we rely on donations and grants to cover program and operating costs each year. Over fifty percent of our donations come in the month of December, meaning this is an incredibly important time that determines our capacity and budget for delivering food-access supports in the year ahead.
We are asking the community to donate to our fundraiser through the Food Banks BC Virtual Food Drive platform, consider signing up as a monthly donor through our CanadaHelps page, and we are accepting food and donations at our location (1407, 9th Street South) via cash, cheque, or card. Due to the ongoing Canada Postal Workers strike, we encourage donors to drop donations off rather than mailing them this year. Donations are accepted anytime during office hours Monday to Thursday, 10AM-4PM and until 6PM on Wednesdays until December 23rd. The Golden Food Bank will be closed from December 24th to 30th, and will re-open on December 31st.
To learn more, visit this blog post or download our Holiday Fundraising Guide.
Stay tuned to our Facebook and Instagram pages (@GoldenFoodBank) over the month of December, where we will be sharing yours and the community's progress!
Harvest Dinner Update
Harvest Dinner Update!
September is long past and we got quite a few messages asking us if we'd be hosting the Harvest Dinner Fundraiser again. The answer is yes, but not yet! We are looking towards the cold and quiet months of winter to gather together and enjoy a meal and merriment. If you are interested in joining the Winter Harvest Dinner volunteer planning committee, reach out to karen @goldenfoodbank.ca!
In the meantime... there are two wonderful events happening in November to raise funds for a great local cause:
Golden's Gatsby Gala is November 16th at the Mount 7 Rec Plex, an elegant evening of dinner and dancing in support of the Golden & District Hospital and Durand Manor. Tickets can be purchased at ekfh.ca/events/goldens-gatsby-gala
Cocktails for Critters is November 30th at the Golden Civic Center, in support of Little Mittens Animal Rescue! DJ and dancing, silent auction, prizes and much more. Tickets can be purchased at littlemittens.org/events
We encourage you to bust out your dancing shoes for either of these events, and we'll see you in the cold!
Pumpkin Pie from Scratch! with Pauline Rousseaux
Amaze your family and friends this Thanksgiving, and leave that boxed pie at the grocery store! In this delicious hands-on workshop in the Golden Seniors Centre kitchen, you’ll unlock the secret of perfect pumpkin pie made from scratch, starting with a flaky, golden crust and ending with a rich, spiced filling.
Art & Science of Home Canning
Join us at the GFB for a comprehensive introduction to safe canning where you'll learn the essentials of preserving fresh produce and more! This hands-on session in the Civic Center Kitchen covers key techniques such as water bath and pressure canning, safety practices, and essential equipment.
Extra Food distribution day & Dogtooth Wildfire Response
The Golden Food Bank will be open for an additional distribution day on Monday, July 29th from 12pm to 6pm to provide food relief for residents in need.
Neighbours Affordable Market Open House
Neighbours Market is a pilot program to support 30 local households struggling with the high cost of living and affording nutritious food. The market offers ready-made “HelloFresh” style meal kits and baking kits, fresh produce, and grocery staples at a significantly subsidized price. Spaces in the program are filled through referrals from local health and nonprofit agencies, but we also want to create awareness in the wider community for residents who might not be connected to these supports.
Building a Lasagna Garden
Join garden guru Karen Temple Beamish, whilst we fill up our brand new greenhouse beds, and hear her stories of tremendous success growing hundreds of kilograms of produce using simple organic waste.
Golden Threads - Weaving a Stronger Community
If you are a resident of Golden or Area A who has struggled to make ends meet, we invite you to join us and @kickingculture to help challenge misconceptions and stereotypes by sharing your lived experience through art!
Pancake Breakfast-Celebrating 10 years of Food Recovery!
Join us Saturday morning for our Pancake Breakfast Celebrating 10 Years of Food Recovery. We are a go, rain or shine.
Help us out by bringing your lawn chair, and a pop up tent if you have one! Together we’ll create our own rain cover, community camp-out style.
Breakfast by donation - suggested amount for singles, $10; couples, $15; family, $20
Fun & games for the kids & the young at heart! Cake!