Vancouver Firefighter Charities selling umbrellas today at three SkyTrain stations
Vancouver Firefighter Charities is raising money Friday for its Snacks for Kids program, which provides food to up to 12,000 students at more than 100 Vancouver schools. Mayor Pete Fry attended the fundraiser at City Hall Station.
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Vancouver Firefighter Charities is selling limited-edition umbrellas at three Canada Line SkyTrain stations on Friday to raise money for a school nutrition program serving up to 12,000 students in Vancouver, Vancouver Is Awesome reported.
Mayor Pete Fry visited City Hall Canada Line Station on Friday morning to show support for the charity's annual Umbrella Day fundraiser. VFC executive director Eric Himmelman said the charity has held the event for almost 15 years and is aiming to raise $15,000 this year.
Where the money goes
The Umbrella Day fundraiser was started to raise money for the VFC's Snacks for Kids program, which provides nutrition for up to 12,000 food-insecure students at more than 100 Vancouver schools, Himmelman told Vancouver Is Awesome.
"Today is Umbrella Day, and I am here with our amazing volunteers," Himmelman told Vancouver Is Awesome. "We've been doing Umbrella Day for almost 15 years now, and every year it just gets bigger and better, and we are trying to raise $15,000 for our programs."
The fundraiser is part of a wider effort to prepare for Vancouver's rainy season while raising funds for children in need, Himmelman added. The charity says the program helps brighten the days of local kids and families, and the November timing is chosen to match the start of the wet season.
Where to buy an umbrella
Umbrellas are available until 4 p.m. Friday at three stations:
- City Centre Station at Granville and Georgia
- Yaletown Roundhouse Station at Davie and Mainland
- City Hall Station at Cambie and Broadway
Each umbrella costs $30. Cash and card donations are also accepted. The umbrellas are limited-edition grey, made from recycled water bottles, and can withstand winds up to 55 kilometres per hour, volunteer firefighter Malcom MacRitchie told Vancouver Is Awesome.
Residents can learn more about Vancouver Firefighter Charities and its programs at vancouverfirefighters.ca. Umbrellas are available at all three stations until 4 p.m. Friday.
Questions this story answers
What is Vancouver Firefighter Charities' Umbrella Day?
Umbrella Day is an annual fundraiser for Vancouver Firefighter Charities (VFC). Off-duty firefighters volunteer to sell umbrellas at SkyTrain stations. The event raises money for the charity's programs, including Snacks for Kids. VFC executive director Eric Himmelman told Vancouver Is Awesome the charity has held the event for almost 15 years and is aiming to raise $15,000 this year.
Where can people buy umbrellas today, and how much do they cost?
Umbrellas are available on Friday, November 6, until 4 p.m. at three Canada Line SkyTrain stations: City Centre Station at Granville and Georgia, Yaletown Roundhouse Station at Davie and Mainland, and City Hall Station at Cambie and Broadway. Each umbrella costs $30. Cash and card donations are also accepted at any amount.
What is the Snacks for Kids program?
The Snacks for Kids program is run by Vancouver Firefighter Charities. It provides nutrition for up to 12,000 food-insecure students at more than 100 Vancouver schools, according to VFC executive director Eric Himmelman. The Umbrella Day fundraiser was started to raise money for this program.
What do the umbrellas look like, and what are they made of?
Vancouver Firefighter Charities volunteer firefighter Malcom MacRitchie told Vancouver Is Awesome that the umbrellas are limited-edition grey, made from recycled water bottles, and can withstand winds up to 55 kilometres per hour. Each umbrella costs $30 and is available Friday, November 6, until 4 p.m. at the three Canada Line stations listed above.
Why did Mayor Pete Fry attend the Umbrella Day fundraiser?
Mayor Pete Fry visited City Hall Canada Line Station on Friday, November 6, 2026, to show support for Vancouver Firefighter Charities at the Umbrella Day fundraiser, Vancouver Is Awesome reported. The station is at Cambie and Broadway. The charity's Snacks for Kids program serves up to 12,000 food-insecure students at more than 100 Vancouver schools.
How long has Vancouver Firefighter Charities held Umbrella Day?
VFC executive director Eric Himmelman told Vancouver Is Awesome the charity has been holding Umbrella Day for almost 15 years. He said the event gets larger each year. The fundraiser is timed to the start of Vancouver's rainy season, and this year the goal is to raise $15,000 for the charity's programs.
What other programs does Vancouver Firefighter Charities run?
The Vancouver Is Awesome article reported that Umbrella Day raises funds for VFC programs that support local kids and families. The specific program named is Snacks for Kids, which provides nutrition for food-insecure students. No other programs were described in the article.
Where can people learn more about Vancouver Firefighter Charities?
Vancouver Firefighter Charities can be found at vancouverfirefighters.ca, as listed in the Vancouver Is Awesome article. Umbrellas are available until 4 p.m. Friday at the three Canada Line stations named above, and donations are accepted alongside umbrella purchases.
Sources
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- Vancouver Is Awesome: Where did Vancouver's new mayor get this stylish umbrella?vancouverisawesome.com
- Vancouver Firefighter Charitiesvancouverfirefighters.ca
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