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Event
Back To School Blast
Back To School Blast
The Back to School Blast is an annual event that provides children and youth in our community with the tools they need for a successful school year. Hosted at various locations, it’s a day filled with summer activities and fun for families. Each year, we distribute backpacks filled with essential school supplies, helping children and youth get ready for their return to the classroom.
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Help Students Gear Up for Back-to-School!
Get ready—CityReach’s annual Back to School Blast is returning this summer! Join us for a fun-filled day featuring free family activities, tasty treats, community guests, and plenty of summer fun as we celebrate the new school year together.
This year, the celebration is happening at three locations:
VANCOUVER
2650 Slocan St, Vancouver
Saturday, August 15, 2026
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Backpack distribution is reserved for families currently enrolled in our programs (tickets required)
• Event & activities are open to all families — no registration required
TRI-CITIES
1932 Cameron Ave, Port Coquitlam
Saturday, August 15, 2026
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Backpack distribution is reserved for families currently enrolled in our programs (tickets required)
• Event & activities are open to all families — no registration required
SURREY
10330 144 St, Surrey
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
• Private event
• Open to pre-registered Food For Families participants only (tickets required)
DELTA
7696 112 Street, Delta
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
• Private event
• Open to pre-registered Food For Families participants only (tickets required)
Interested in making a difference? You can support the Back to School Blast by volunteering at one of our locations or donating to help students prepare for the school year.
Volunteer signup opens in June.
For questions, please contact Shar Monillas at sharm@cityreach.org.
Adopt a Bee
$30
With a $30 donation you can:
- Adopt and name one of our CityReach
Bees - Receive a 3 oz. jar of Honey
- Provide 3 families with fresh food
hampers worth $100 each
Fun Fact
A honeybee visits 2 million flowers.
Adopt a Queen Bee
$500
With a $500 donation you can:
- Adopt and name one of our CityReach
Queen Bees - Receive a Honey Gift Basket
- Provide $5,000 worth of fresh food and
help to up to 50 families in need - Receive an invitation to a private tour of CityReach Bees
Fun Fact
A Queen Bee can lay up to 2,000 eggs
per day.
Adopt a Hive
$1,000
With a $1,000 donation you can:
- Adopt and name one of our CityReach
Hives + add your own name/logo - Receive a deluxe Honey Gift Basket
- Provide $10,000 worth of fresh food and
help for up to 100 families in need - Receive an invitation to a private tour of CityReach Bees, led by our Executive Director, Simon Gau
- A photo opportunity with your Hive
Fun Fact
One hive can hold between 20,000 to
60,000 bees!
With Special Thanks To Our Sponsors And Partners:
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