On Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017 Global BC will be supporting Food Banks BC with our 5th annual Thanks For Giving campaign.
We are inviting all viewers to participate in our campaign, either by donating on line or dropping by one of the locations Global News will be broadcasting LIVE from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.:
- Surrey Food Bank, 10732 City Parkway, Surrey
- Victoria Mustard Seed Food Bank 625 Queens Avenue, Victoria, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Maple Ridge Food Bank, 22726 Dewdney Trunk Road, actual drop off at 119 Avenue
- Global Okanagan, 342 Leon Avenue, Kelowna, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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How to Donate
- Donate online
- Come by any of the broadcasting locations and drop off money or food donations.
- Visit your local food bank to donate.
- Text FOOD to 41010 to donate $5, $10, $20 or $25 (you specify the amount and it will be added to your phone bill).
Follow Our Progress:
Follow along on the day on social media with the hashtag #ThanksForGiving
We will also be tweeting from @GlobalBC and @GlobalBC_Comm
You can also follow @RealFoodBanksBC @SurreyFoodBank@MustardSeedVic @FINfoodbank
Some photos from this year’s event:
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