This year Greater Victoria residents can check off their holiday wish lists locally and support the Goldstream Food Bank with just one mouse click.

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A new initiative called Love Local BC from the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) will run until Dec. 10 and lets residents buy from businesses across the province. The value of those purchases will be donated to one of 11 participating food banks, including the Goldstream Food Bank.

B次元官网网址淭he Goldstream Food Bank Society depends on initiatives, such as Love Local BC, to provide hampers to approximately 300 of the less fortunate households in the western communities on a monthly basis,B次元官网网址� Sandy Prette of the Goldstream Food Bank said in a media release.

Customers can make bids in the silent charity auction to win gifts and experiences from across B.C. The Flying Squirrel, Kaboodles Toy Store, Spa Magnolia and Harbour Air Seaplanes are some of the Victoria-area spots offering prizes for the fundraiser.

Gift cards from Greater Victoria businesses, including Zingaro Floral Perfumery, VI Plant Shop, Axe and Grind and 49th Parallel Grocery, can be bought instantly through the platform, too.

In addition to supporting businesses and charity organizations, each person who makes a purchase or a silent auction bid will be entered into a draw for a Parq Vancouver (hotel and casino) experience valued at $5,000.

Those whoB次元官网网址檇 rather participate directly may also bring non-perishable food donations to the Elements Casino Victoria until Dec. 10 in support of the Goldstream Food Bank.

To purchase a gift card, bid on a silent auction item or make a donation, visit at bit.ly/locallovebc.

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