CBC Food Bank Day raises record-breaking $802,049
Open House and Food Bank Day helps families in need this holiday season
CBC Vancouver wrapped up its 31st annual Open House and Food Bank Day Friday with an outpouring of generous donations.
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we have surpassed our fundraising record, with a total of $802,049.
Be sure to search the hashtag #cbcopenhouse to see social media posts from CBC personalities and fans from the day's events.
You never know who will answer your call when you call to donate! Could be <a href="https://twitter.com/CBCTheNational?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CBCTheNational</a>’s <a href="https://twitter.com/AndrewChangCBC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AndrewChangCBC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CBCOpenHouse?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CBCOpenHouse</a> 1-866-226-4642 <a href="https://t.co/rajlJmLEss">pic.twitter.com/rajlJmLEss</a>
—@CBCVancouverHere's what we did:
8 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
CBC Vancouver Integrated Newsroom
Visitors were treated to a behind-the-scenes look at the newsroom and studios and were able to meet CBC hosts and reporters. Some were even able to try being a weather presenter on the set of CBC News Vancouver!
6 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
The Early Edition with Rick Cluff
Host Rick Cluff was joined by Amy Bell, Margaret Gallagher and musical guests Chor Leoni and The Sojourners with guest Jill Barber.
12 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
B.C. Almanac with Gloria Macarenko & North by Northwest with Sheryl MacKay
Gloria Macarenko and Sheryl MacKay hosted musical guests Company B Jazz Band and The Vancouver Bach Children's Chorus.
3p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
On The Coast with Stephen Quinn
Stephen Quinn and Lisa Christiansen welcomed musical guests Rich Hope and the Yuletide Wailers with guest Paul Pigat.
