This February, Cowichan residents are invited to lace up their grippers, grab a broom, and sweep for a good cause. Love at First Sweep is a playful, community-focused fundraiser supporting the development of the Beverly Street Food Hub, an important new piece of food security infrastructure for the Cowichan region.
Hosted by Cowichan Green Community (CGC) in partnership with the Duncan Curling Rink, the event blends winter fun with a meaningful purpose: raising funds to help bring the Beverly Street Food Hub to life. The Cowichan Valley Regional District and Economic Development Cowichan have been supporting the development of the food hub as part of broader efforts to strengthen local food systems and community wellbeing.
A Fun Night Out — On or Off the Ice
Love at First Sweep is designed to be welcoming for everyone, whether you’ve curled for years or have never held a broom before. Participants can register as individuals or teams and enjoy a friendly night of curling, with all equipment provided. Light food and appetizers are included, and a cash bar will be available. This event is a great opportunity for team-building with coworkers!
Not interested in curling? No problem. General admission tickets are available for those who want to watch the action, socialize, and learn more about the Beverly Street Food Hub and its impact. Pre-registration is required, and tickets can be purchased through the official Eventbrite page.
👉 Event details and tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/love-at-first-sweep-fundraiser-for-beverly-street-food-hub-tickets-1980130950978
Why the Beverly Street Food Hub Matters
The Beverly Street Food Hub is a planned 4,800-square-foot, multi-use facility that will serve as a shared commercial kitchen, warehouse, and dry and cold storage space. Once complete, it will become the operational home for several Cowichan Green Community programs, including Meals on Wheels, Fruit Save, and other food access and waste-reduction initiatives.
Beyond CGC’s own programs, the hub is intended to support local businesses, farmers, producers, and other food security organizations across the Cowichan region. By providing shared infrastructure, the facility will help reduce barriers for food-based enterprises and community groups while strengthening collaboration across the local food system.
More information about the Beverly Street Food Hub can be found on Cowichan Green Community’s website:
https://cowichangreencommunity.org/programs/beverly-street-food-hub/
Community Support in Action
Fundraisers like Love at First Sweep play a key role in turning community-led infrastructure projects into reality. The Beverly Street Food Hub reflects a shared commitment to food security, local resilience, and inclusive economic development. Support from local governments, community partners, businesses, and residents all contributes to building a facility that will deliver long-term benefits.
Whether you’re sweeping stones on the ice or cheering from the sidelines, attending this event is a simple and enjoyable way to support a project that will have a lasting impact.
