Event

Back To School Blast

The Back to School Blast is an annual event that provides children and youth in our community with the tools they need for a successful school year. Hosted at various locations, it’s a day filled with summer activities and fun for families. We distribute backpacks filled with essential school supplies, helping children and youth enter the classroom feeling prepared, valued, and supported throughout the year.

Support 1,000 Students. Raise $75,000. Build Brighter Futures.

One donation of $75 can help a child walk into school ready and confident for the school year ahead.
Your support can help remove barriers for children and youth by providing the essential tools they need to succeed in school. A backpack may seem simple. But for many families, it represents dignity, confidence, and a fresh start.
This year, the need is greater than ever. Rising costs continue to impact families across our communities, making it increasingly difficult to afford basic school supplies.
Through Back to School Blast 2026, we will equip 1,000 students with brand-new backpacks filled with essential supplies, setting them up for a strong and confident start to the school year.
Your generosity will also support our Adopt-A-School Program, serving over 60 schools across Vancouver, Tri-Cities, Surrey, and Delta, providing ongoing support through: Nutritious food programs, Hygiene kits, Classroom supplies, and Extracurricular support.

Together, we can ensure every child feels seen, supported, and ready to succeed.

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VANCOUVER

2650 Slocan Street, Vancouver

Saturday, August 15, 2026

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Backpack distribution is reserved for families currently enrolledin our programs (tickets required)
Event & activities are open to all families — no registration required.

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Interested in making a difference? You can support the Back to School Blast by volunteering in Vancouver to help students prepare for the school year.

TRI-CITIES

1932 Cameron Avenue, Port Coquitlam

Saturday, August 15, 2026

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Backpack distribution is reserved for families currently enrolled inour programs (tickets required)
Event & activities are open to all families — no registration required

Volunteers recruited internally

SURREY

10330 144 Street, Surrey

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

1:45 PM – 3:00 PM

Private event
Open to pre-registered Food For Families participants only (tickets required)

Volunteers recruited internally

DELTA

7696 112 Street, Delta

Date and time to be confirmed

Private event
Open to pre-registered Food For Families participants only (tickets required)

Volunteers recruited internally

For questions, please contact Shar Monillas at sharm@cityreach.org.

Adopt a Bee

$30

With a $30 donation you can:

Adopt and name one of our CityReach
Bees
Receive a 3 oz. jar of Honey
Provide 3 families with fresh food
hampers worth $100 each

Fun Fact

A honeybee visits 2 million flowers.

Adopt a Queen Bee

$500

With a $500 donation you can:

Adopt and name one of our CityReach
Queen Bees
Receive a Honey Gift Basket
Provide $5,000 worth of fresh food and
help to up to 50 families in need
Receive an invitation to a private tour of CityReach Bees

Fun Fact

A Queen Bee can lay up to 2,000 eggs
per day.

Adopt a Hive

$1,000

With a $1,000 donation you can:

Adopt and name one of our CityReach
Hives + add your own name/logo
Receive a deluxe Honey Gift Basket
Provide $10,000 worth of fresh food and
help for up to 100 families in need
Receive an invitation to a private tour of CityReach Bees, led by our Executive Director, Simon Gau
A photo opportunity with your Hive