This Friday night marks Purolator Tackle Hunger night at BC Place!
Fans attending our big game against the Calgary Stampeders are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items and/or cash donations. Fans that support this great initiative will get their picture taken with the Grey Cup. Proceeds from this year’s donation will help both the Greater Vancouver and Surrey Food Banks.
For every dollar donated Purolator will recognize it as a 2 pound donation to our team total! In addition, for every dollar the bank receives, it is equivalent of roughly three dollars in terms of their buying power.
Sande Buono, Judy Washington, Abby Jennings and many other wives and girlfriends of our players have graciously helped to volunteer and we are thankful for their support. They will be working with our Purolator and food bank volunteers collecting donations prior to kickoff.
About the Food Banks We Are Supporting
The Surrey Food Bank:
- Serves over 14,000 people per month in Surrey and North Delta
- 41% of those being helped are children under the age of 18
- There has been a 23% increase in Seniors 65 years and older in the past year who rely the food bank¹s services
The Greater Vancouver Food Bank:
- Serves over 26,500 people weekly
- 20% of those who rely on the food bank are children
- 19% of those relying on the food bank are seniors 65+
Matt Baker: mbaker@bclions.com