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Things to do in October...

Welcome to Autumn, Food First-ers!

Here are a few events to add to your calendar for October.

Courtesy of: https://gwfoodconnection.wordpress.com/events/

What: Sally Ann's Healthy Eating Kitchen

When: Monday, October 3, 11:30am - 2:00pm

Where: 3213 Fraser Street, Vancouver

Why: To learn cooking skills, nutritional and food safety information, & budgeting tips

Registration Required: Call Chelsea Marsh (604-872-7676)

Cost: FREE

Courtesy of: http://ca-en.naturespath.com/about/movements/eat-well-do-good

What: 8th Annual Eat Well Do Good Foodraiser

When: Tuesday, October 4th, 7:00am - 3:00pm

Where: Robson Square & London Drugs (Granville & W. Georgia)

Why: To combat hunger by raising money for Food Banks in BC & enjoying delicious food together

Cost: Purchase by-donation grab 'n go breakfast & lunch bags

What: Harvest Fest 2016: Tastes of South Vancouver

When: Thursday, October 6, 3:30pm - 6:00pm

Where: Fresh Roots Farm, SW corner of David Thompson Secondary

Why: To enjoy stone soup & veggie skewers, participate in 3-legged races, carve pumpkins, compete in the community dessert contest, take home freshly-pressed apple cider

What: KPU Commercial Beekeeping Info Session

When: Saturday, October 15th, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Where: The Honeybee Centre, Surrey BC

Why: To find out about BC's first certificate program in Commercial Beekeeping

Registration Required: Click here to sign up on the electronic form

Cost: FREE

What: Restaurants for Change

When: Wednesday, October 19

Where: Burdock & Co, Cabrito, Farmer's Apprentice, Jamjar

Why: To support Community Food Centres Canada

Cost: Make a reservation to enjoy a meal at a participating restaurant (above)

Greater Vancouver Food Bank at Rogers Santa Claus Parade

The Greater Vancouver Food Bank is BC's largest food bank. As we head into the holidays, they have seen a significant decrease in food supply and donations this year. On average, over half of the food donations the Food Bank receives in a year come in during the holiday period.

Source: Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society

The holiday season sees an increase in usage at the food bank, but many people throughout the year continue to use food banks to make up for household food shortfalls. Did you know? Almost a third of food bank users in BC are actually children.



So, what is the Greater Vancouver Food Bank looking for? Items include canned fish or beans, natural peanut butter, canned fruits or veggies, whole-wheat pasta, and rice.



Tomorrow (Sunday, December 7, 2014) is the 11th Annual Rogers' Santa Claus Parade, which also fundraises for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank.



Rogers' Santa Claus Parade



Date: Sunday, December 7, 2014

Location: Downtown Vancouver (route information)

Cost: FREE



The Rogers' Santa Claus Parade is one of the largest events organized to raise food and money for the Food Bank. The parade starts at 1:00 pm and other event festivities start from 10:30 am.



Participants are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food or money donation on parade day for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank. Donations can also be made online.



For more information on the event or find out more about the Greater Vancouver Food Bank, visit the Santa Claus Parade website: http://rogerssantaclausparade.com/