Take me to the Hot Chocolate Festival

February brings one very sweet thing to Vancouver: Chocolate Festival season! And we wouldn’t call ourselves sweet lovers if we didn’t take part in the celebration.

This year, we joined the festivities with a special twist. As many of our loyal PASS Marketplace followers know, we are proud partners of The Good Chocolatier, providing packaging services for their delicious creations. When The Good Chocolatier featured three fabulous hot chocolate flavors for this year’s festival, some of our members headed to their Kitsilano shop to sample the specialties and support our wonderful partners.

Alison went one step further! A hardworking and enthusiastic person, and a true natural at public relations, she stepped in to volunteer during the final hours of the festival. Alison helped set up the store at opening, organized displays, stocked products, folded packaging boxes, and when customers arrived, she rolled up her sleeves to make their experience extra special. With a bright smile and a fantastic attitude, she welcomed guests and supported the team every step of the way.

At the end of her shift, Alison earned a well-deserved sweet reward: a delicious yuzu chocolate treat! 🍫

These are the moments that fill us with pride: growth, teamwork, community partnership, and joy. Way to go, Alison!

Check out the photos below of Alison in action and friends stopping by to grab a treat and show their support.