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The Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre is kicking off its annual citywide food drive, aiming to collect food and raise funds to support people facing hunger in the city.
Every month, about 23,000 people access the emergency food supply kept by the Saskatoon Food Bank, and 41 per cent of them are children, the food bank said in a news release on Friday.
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The food bank said in the release that the Walk With Us campaign in May invites people to step into the shoes of those who are facing hunger and tough decisions every day and by doing so understand the weight they carry and the power people hold to help lighten the load.
It also highlights the reality that food insecurity can affect people at any stage of life — from new parents caring for infants, to students and working adults trying to make ends meet, to seniors living on fixed incomes, the food bank said.
On the campaign website, the foodbank says the donation drive’s theme is “a heartfelt call to action: step into the shoes of those who struggle, and together, let’s make sure no-one walks alone.”
During the food drive, businesses, schools, teams, faith groups and community organizations are being encouraged to pitch in to help the community.
Groups can register for a collection barrel, which they can fill with non-perishable foods. Donations can also be made at participating grocery stores, or at the food bank’s Avenue C South location from Monday to Friday.
“No one should have to worry about how they’ll put food on the table. Every day, people in Saskatoon are doing their best to get by — and sometimes that means needing help,” Laurie O’Connor, the food bank’s executive director, said in the release.
O’Connor added that the citywide food drive “is a chance for the community to come together and show what’s possible when we look out for one another.”
While food donations are always appreciated, the food bank said that monetary donations are one of the most effective ways to help.
“With access to bulk pricing and supplier partnerships, financial contributions allow for the purchase of the most-needed items quickly and efficiently,” the food bank’s news release said.
Donations can be made online at www.saskatoonfoodbank.org/donate.
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