CBC Open House and Food Bank day raises record $823,191 for those in need
CBC Vancouver has raised more than $9 million for food banks in B.C. since 1986
CBC Vancouver's 32nd annual Open House and Food Bank Day took place on Friday and raised a record-breaking amount of money for those in need.
The CBC Vancouver broadcast centre was open to the public for a day of fundraising to support the thousands of British Columbians who rely on food banks.
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we raised $823,191 — more than any other Food Bank Day in the history of the event.
The final tally surpasses last year's fundraising record of $802,049 and is a far cry from the $462 raised in the first year.
In total, CBC Vancouver has raised more than $9 million for food banks in B.C. since 1986.
Search the hashtag #cbcopenhouse to see social media posts from CBC personalities and fans from the day's events.
It’s Food Bank and Open House Day here <a href="https://twitter.com/CBCVancouver?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CBCVancouver</a>! <a href="https://twitter.com/CBCAmy?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CBCAmy</a> is keeping us updated with donation totals all morning — come on by to 700 Hamilton Street for the live broadcast <a href="https://t.co/oWhnZrjpAd">pic.twitter.com/oWhnZrjpAd</a>
—@CBCEarlyEditionIt’s <a href="https://twitter.com/CBCVancouver?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CBCVancouver</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CBCOpenHouse?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CBCOpenHouse</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FoodbankDay?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FoodbankDay</a> ! <a href="https://twitter.com/LisachristCBC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LisachristCBC</a> and I are meeting-and-greeting in <a href="https://twitter.com/CBCOnTheCoast?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CBCOnTheCoast</a> Studio 10. Join us 3-6 on the radio <a href="https://t.co/aGBH9i7l3T">pic.twitter.com/aGBH9i7l3T</a>
—@CBCGloriaPretty cool. Sitting in the CBC van and a guy knocked on the window. Handed me a two bucks and said, “It’s Food Bank Day, right?” Now I just have to figure out how to make a tax receipt... <a href="https://t.co/vJJd1CSx93">pic.twitter.com/vJJd1CSx93</a>
—@Jesse_Johnston