CityReach In The News
We are grateful for any opportunities to share the work we get to do in this community and invite others to be a part of it! Here are some recent highlights, updates and interviews where CityReach has been featured in local news. Check them out below!
A nourishing blend: Healthy food and water bottle giveaways strengthen vulnerable families
CityReach Care Society provides fresh food and essential supplies to vulnerable families. Events like Back-to-School Blast offer hope and financial relief, fostering community support.
Lactalis Canada Donates Over 7.6 Tonnes of Olympic Organic Yogourt to Ontario and British Columbia Food Banks
11,700 tubs valued at $64,000 of Olympic Organic yogourt provided to communities in need this holiday season
Most Canadians worry about surging grocery bill, nearly half want help cutting waste: Survey
The issue of food waste is one of the top discussions at Metro Vancouver's annual Zero Waste Conference, which runs Wednesday and Thursday.
Canada Throws Out Half the Food It Produces. What If We Ate It Instead?
Canada wastes more than half of the food it produces each year, despite millions of people experiencing food insecurity. The article highlights how organizations are rescuing edible surplus food that would otherwise be discarded due to overproduction, cosmetic imperfections, or approaching best-before dates, and redistributing it to those in need.
One thousand backpacks crammed with school supplies handed out to Metro Vancouver children in need
Organizers say there are "countless" families still experiencing the financial impacts from the pandemic, who rely on food banks and other supports.
Coldest Night on Global BC - 2021
The annual Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser adapts to COVID-19 with creative solo walks. Craig Savage and his son walked 23 km in the snow to support Metro Vancouver’s less fortunate. The main CityReach Care Society event is next weekend.