Foodworx

With the return of Crankworx Whistler we also have the return of Foodworx, run by Whistler Community Services Society (WCSS) as a food drive for the Whistler Food Bank.  One local business will be crowned 2013 Foodworx Champion, and at the Foodworx tent on the village stroll,  individuals will have the chance to win some really cool prizes while helping out the community! 

Local businesses are being asked to participate by trying to solicit the most amount of donated food from Friday August 9^th until Friday August 16^th. The business that donates the most food by weight will be announced in the local media as Foodworx Champion 2013 and will win a guided canoe trip for some of their staff, donated by Canadian Wilderness Adventures. Businesses that choose to participate can register or learn more by emailing a contact name, phone number, and businesses mailing address to Sara Jennings at foodbank@mywcss.org. Past winners include: The Gap (2009), Fairmont Chateau Whistler (2010), Delta Whistler Village Suites (2011), and Fairmont Chateau Whistler (2012).

At the Foodworx Tent individuals can donate food or money for a chance to win the prize of the day. The tent will be open in the village from Thursday, August 15^th until Saturday August 17^th.  Prizes are from various cafes and restaurants, mountain bike gear shops, adventure tours operators and the grand prize, Red Bull deck passes for the Red Bull Joyride. Stop by the tent with a non-perishable food donation or cash, learn about all the great programs run by WCSS and have a chance to win.

The Whistler Food Bank served 2,539 people in 2012 and over 500 times it was children receiving help. The number one reason cited for use of the food bank was underemployment and most people only needed it 1-3 times over the year. Foodworx was created to be a yearly event in conjunction with Crankworx to address a community need before the busy fall season. Let the friendly competition begin and help to fill the Food Bank shelves!