CDI College Holiday Food Drive Brings in Nearly 2,700 Items

Across Canada, campuses pitch in to help

VANCOUVER, Jan. 7, 2019 /CNW/ - CDI College students, instructors and staff collected non-perishable items for local food banks over the holidays, bringing in nearly 2,700 items across our 25 campuses.

"We are thrilled with the kindness shown by our students, staff, and faculty, as they give back to their communities," said Andre Souza, VP of Operations at CDI College. "Our goal is changing lives with education, so we see the Holiday Food Drive as an extension of our goals as a school."

"Learning and focusing is much more difficult without proper nutrition. The generosity of the CDI College community in helping its neighbours during the holiday season makes us very proud."

For every item donated, CDI College is also making a monetary donation to Food Banks Canada, making a total donation of $700.    

Every month, more than 860,000 Canadians turn to food banks to get access to fresh, safe, quality food, with a further four million Canadians living in a state of food insecurity.

Food banks in Canada are constantly under pressure to ensure donations are coming in to cover their client base, and people who use food banks come from all walks of life: families with children, seniors, people with disabilities, the working poor, and individuals on social assistance.

If you're thinking of donating to your local food bank, these items are most in-demand:

• Pasta (canned or dry) and pasta sauces
• Canned and frozen meats and fish
• Meat alternatives – peanut butter, soy, and assorted nuts
• Canned goods – beans, soups, and stews
• Dairy – fresh, canned, and powdered milk
• Canned vegetables and fruit
• Whole grain cereals
• Infant foods and baby formula
• Bathroom tissue and diapers
• Personal hygiene products
• Financial donations to help food banks buy fresh foods, including milk, proteins, and produce

To learn more about community initiatives at CDI College, visit cdicollege.ca and join our social community on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

About CDI College

For nearly 50 years, CDI College has been a leading career training institution helping thousands of students achieve career goals and aspirations.

With 25 campuses across Canada, CDI College offers hands-on training from experienced instructors in a wide range of business, technology, healthcare, early childhood education, art and design, legal studies, and trades programs.

CDI College's practical, hands-on learning experiences prepare students to enter the working world with the skills they need to succeed.

SOURCE CDI College

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