The bidding has now started! The Salvation Army Food Bank has partnered with Benefit Auctions, a social enterprise in Vernon that is dedicated to helping local charities raise funds. They are hosting an online auction for us at https://benefitauction.ca. The bidding will conclude on Aug.17.
A big thank you to the generous individuals and businesses who have donated items for this auction. If you want to witness the generosity of Vernon when it comes to helping our citizens in need, please see for yourself the 350 great items already in the auction.
And there are more items still being added! Generous people and businesses continue to donate. You can use this form if you would like to add an item to this auction. SalvationArmyFoodBankAuctionItemDonation
In the auction, you will currently see gift certificates for many great Vernon businesses like Nature’s Fare, White Spot, Okanagan Skydive, Voets Coffee, Prestige Hotels, Canadian Tire, Towne Theatre, Browns Social House, Golden Crown, Pho Sate, Cedar and Soak, Spallumcheen Golf & Country Club, Vernon Vipers, Image Studios, Wedded Bliss & Baby Bliss Photography, World Health and Fitness, OK GN Gifts, R&R Patio, Jack’s Aquatics, Vernon Arts Centre, Cardiff Miller Art Museum, Home Depot, Just For You Spa and Salon, Big Sun, and Rustler’s Table.
There are many brand-new, high-end electronic items from SONOS, SONY, APPLE, AMAZON, GOOGLE, ACER, PHILIPS and SAMSUNG. You will also see a good variety of other highly desirable merchandise, sporting gear, and travel packages (including a trip to Bali, and a trip to Italy, and a soon-to-be-added trip to Mexico). Plus an eclectic assortment of fine art, collectibles, and household goods.
The bidding on every item starts at only $5. Go to https://benefitauction.ca to register and bid. Their site uses AWS (Amazon Web Services) for their e-commerce. Which means that all bidder information is as secure as it gets, and not stored or accessible.
Every bid you make is helpful, and you can get yourself something great while helping the people in Vernon that are food-insecure. It is a win-win and it is just that simple. Thanks for your support!