THANK YOU FOR SO MUCH STOCKING SUPPORT! 

A big stocking of thanks to our bidders, and particpating neighbourhoods and merchants citywide, for helping to raise over $1,500 for Food Stash - providing rescued food to people and non-profits in need.  

See below to learn more about the auction, and stay tuned for details for Stock Joy 2026!

THIS SILENT AUCTION WILL HAVE YOU SHOUTING FOR JOY!!

Each holiday season, Vancouver BIAs in partnership with the City of Vancouver host a beloved silent auction in support of Food Stash, providing you with a wonderful opportunity to: 

• Stock joy: Bid on festive packages from Vancouver retail neighbourhoods in support of local food charities! 

• Give joy: Find the perfect gifts to give or receive! Each package contains hundreds of dollars in wonderful goods and services.

• Feel joy: Food Stash rescues over 100,000 meals' worth of good food every month and provides it to people and nonprofits in need.

Ready to click with local joy?! CLICK HERE to view the auction page, and mark your holiday calendars for this holiday season!

MORE ABOUT STOCK JOY

What is as joyful as visiting your favourite 'hood this holiday season?  Receiving a package full of treats from its local merchants!  

Bidding is a easy 1, 2, 3 French hens!  Step 1 is to register, Step 2 is to bid on the items, and Step 3 is to cross your mittens that you're the winning bidder!  

ALL proceeds are donated to Food Stash. 

Special thanks to Downtown Halifax and Downtown Dartmouth for information about their fantastic auctions, which helped develop our campaign, and to the East Village for making the connection!

The Vancovuer BIA Partnership has hosted the Stock Joy campaign since 2020, and each year, we look foward to continuing this holiday giving tradition.

From our small business families to yours, we wish you a happy holidays and thank you for supporting local!