Foodstock 2023
byThe Greater Vancouver Food Bank (“GVFB”) has announced the return of Foodstock, a food bank fundraising festival that will take place June 18, 2023 at Swangard Stadium. Foodstock 2023 will be headlined by Said The Whale with more bands to be announced in mid-March.
Foodstock Food Bank Fundraising Festival
- When: Sunday, June 18, 2023 12:00pm to 5:00pm
- Where: Swangard Stadium (6100 Boundary Road, Burnaby)
- Tickets: On sale now for $30 each (plus fees and taxes) and include one standard sized beverage (12oz beer and mixed liquor, 5 oz wine).
- Foodstock is a 19+ event. All guests must show proof of age before being granted access to the grounds.
Food and beverages will feature a delicious roster of local vendors, including Dageraad, Luppolo Brewing and Pacific Breeze Winery.
50% off all beverage sales and 10% of all food and marketplace sales for the event will be donated to the GVFB.
The 2nd annual event aims to raise some much-needed funds to help feed those in the community facing food insecurity. The GVFB provides assistance to over 15,000 people each month through direct distribution in Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster and the North Shore. 28% of their clients are children, and 15% are seniors. The GVFB also provides food support to 141 community agencies throughout these communities, such as housing agencies, women and children’s shelters, transition houses and after-school programs, which in turn provide meals and snacks to thousands of people each week.
Follow the Greater Vancouver Food Bank on Facebook for updates.
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