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Happy Holidays from the Golden Food Bank!
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The CP Holiday Train is just around the bend!

Rolls into Golden on Tuesday, December 15th at 9:15pm

Join the Golden Food Bank and CP Rail for the annual Holiday Train festivities taking place at the CP parking lot across from 7eleven on 10th Ave.  The train is set to roll into town at 9:15pm with the show beginning at 9:30pm.  This year's entertainment will be Jim Cuddy, Devin Cuddy and Kelly Prescott.  Hot chocolate and snacks will be available as well as warming stations.  Join us before the show for a fire spinning performance by Golden's very own Amuse Troupe!  See you there Golden!

Donations will be accepted on behalf of the Golden Food Bank, look for the 'Got Junk' cube van and the Golden Food Bank banner!  Let's fill it up with food!

CBC Open House and Food Bank Day
Friday, December 4th ~ TODAY!!

Tune into CBC Radio and TV today to learn more about food bank operations and usage across BC.  Donations can be made via phone, or online anytime.  All donations can be made to Food Banks BC or directed to the Golden Food Bank.  This fundraiser is always a great hunger awareness raising event so make sure you tune in!
Volunteer Appreciation Lunch
Wednesday, December 16th at 1pm
Have you volunteered will us in 2015?  Join us on December 16th at 1pm at the Food Bank for a Holiday lunch and volunteer appreciation day!  Your hard work and dedication is something to be celebrated!  Thank YOU!

 
Do you want to volunteer with us?  We want you to...
Check out our website for more info!
Most Needed Items
Thinking of donating food to the Golden Food Bank?  Check out our website for our most needed items list.  We can also accept fresh donations!
IGA Day
Saturday, December 19th

GFBS volunteers will be collecting donations from 10am until 4pm at IGA Golden.  Stop with your donation!  
BC Share Coupons
At Overwaitea Golden 
Add $2 to your grocery bill in support of the GFBS!  All funds stay local and help to purchase fresh, nutritious foods for our food hampers!
On November 17th Food Banks Canada released the Annual HungerCount Report giving a detailed account of food bank usage across Canada.  Food Bank use continues to be on the rise right across the country with a staggering 26% increase since the 2008 recession.  Find out more, and read the whole report on our website.  
Wishing all of you and your families a wonderful holiday season full of love, laughter and happiness.

From the Staff, Board and Volunteers of the
Golden Food Bank Society


Thanks so much for your support and I hope to see you out at one of our upcoming events! 


Sincerely, 

Stephanie Findlater, General Manager
Golden Food Bank Society
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GOLDEN FOOD BANK SOCIETY
Current Board Members
 Jackie Miles, Carolyn Brown, Kendyn Mackenzie, Monica De, Nicole Carter, Carl Trinkwon and Alycia Weir. 
AGM 2018 was scheduled for May 30, 2018 at 1:00 pm
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The Golden Food Bank Society is a proud member of Food Banks BC and affiliate member of Food Banks Canada
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​We’re proud to be a Good Food Organization working towards a healthy and fair food system in alliance with Community Food Centres Canada. 

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Add $2 to your grocery purchase to help support Golden Food Bank.

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Contact Us

Golden Food Bank Society
1115 9th Street South
PO Box 1047
Golden BC V0A 1H0

Phone: (250) 344-2113
info@goldenfoodbank.ca
volunteer@goldenfoodbank.ca