April 22, 2011

Bake for the Quake x Japan Fundraiser x Roundhouse

Bake for the Quake fundraiser for Japan earthquake relief at Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre in Yaletown on April 20, 2011.



Momentum has been building for the massive Vancouver food community backed earthquake relief and baked good fundraiser  this week organized by Melody "Gourmet" Fury and Joy "Gourmeted" Jose. It seemed like everyone was there as over 650 patrons lined up, some waiting for an hour to get into the Roundhouse, buy some goodies, and contribute to Japanese earthquake relief.

Bake for the Quake | Yaletown Roundhouse

The small multi-purpose room was packed with patrons and vendors who had a seemingly unlimited supply of goodies.

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They even carved out a corner for a few musical performances by singer/songwriter Kristie Yung and others.

Bake for the Quake | Yaletown Roundhouse

Two Vancouver food titans in Melody and Joy (above) teamed up for a very well organized affair.

Bake for the Quake | Yaletown RoundhouseBake for the Quake | Yaletown Roundhouse

The biggest problem was that it was so popular. I was stunned that so many people showed up right at 6 o' clock when it opened.

Bake for the Quake | Yaletown Roundhouse

Tons of people left with a nice haul of pastries and treats including Linzi (above) gobbling up a diverse assortment of goods. Local rocker Bif Naked even showed up to chip in.

Bake for the Quake | Yaletown RoundhouseBake for the Quake | Yaletown Roundhouse

I'll keep it short. It was a solid night for running into some very generous Vancourites in a jam-packed room full of baked goods.

Bake for the Quake | Yaletown Roundhouse

All the organizers and sponsors worked hard to pull off a night for those in need and in support of Doctors without Borders.

Originally published in Vancouver Is Awesome.

Photo | Tomasz Wagner

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