About the REEL Thanks Challenge
The REEL Thanks Challenge (RTC) is an annual two week long fundraising event, presented by the Directors Guild of Canada, in support of the Greater Vancouver Food Bank. The REEL Thanks Challenge returns for 2025! This will be the 12th year for the RTC and it has raised a total of $2,004,418 since its inception.
The RTC is structured like a contest where different film and television productions around British Columbia compete to see who can raise the most money. The donations that these teams raise is greatly magnified through daily sponsored prizes from various organizations that support this great cause.
This year the event will be running from October 1st to 10th. Everybody is encouraged to get involved and support the Greater Vancouver Food Bank to provide healthy food to those in need.
About the Purchase of Our Vancouver Home
What This New Building Means
- A Diginified Experience for Clients: Safe, welcoming spaces with access to fresh food and wrap-around services in one convenient location.
- Operational Stability: After years of relocation, we will finally have the security to plan for the future and invest in our clients without disruption.
- Expanded Infrastructure: Quadrupled cold storage capacity, enhanced logistics, and improved distribution systems.
- Cost Efficiences: Consolidated operations, reduced overhead, and elimination of multiple leases and property tax obligations.
How It Benefits the Community
- Healthier Outcomes: Weekly distribution of 15+ lbs of 75% fresh food per person supports better nutrition and public health.
- Sustainibility: We rescue millions of pounds of high-quality food from landfills each year, reducing emissions and food waste.
- Provincial Impact: This hub strengthens our ability to support 150+ agencies across BC and share scalable solutions with food banks across Canada.
- Wrap-Around Support : Clients can access job readiness programs, immigrant services, and more, helping break the cycle of food insecurity.