Media Advisory - Three hundred volunteers sort Thanksgiving Drive donations

TORONTO, Oct. 8, 2012 /CNW/ -

WHAT:		Thanksgiving Drive Public Food Sort The second day of public food sorts at Daily Bread Food Bank will see three hundred volunteers giving up time on their Thanksgiving Monday to help sort and pack food donations. The Thanksgiving Drive ends on October 14 and Daily Bread is hoping to raise $400,000 and 400,000 pounds of food. As of Sunday, $261,000 and 139,000 pounds of food have been raised.
	Note: Daily Bread is fully booked for public sorting. No volunteers are required.
WHEN:		Monday, October 8, 2012 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
WHERE:		Daily Bread Food Bank 191 New Toronto Street (Off Islington, north of Lakeshore)

GENERAL FOOD DRIVE INFORMATION

The fastest, easiest way to make a financial donation is online at www.dailybread.ca. You can also donate by phone with a credit card by calling 416-203-0050. Non-perishable food donations can be dropped off at any local fire hall or participating grocery store. Most needed food donations include baby food and formula, pasta, rice, canned tuna, canned vegetables and fruit as well as powdered milk.

Daily Bread Food Bank is fighting to end hunger in our communities.

 

SOURCE: Daily Bread Food Bank

Sarah Anderson
Senior Manager, Communications
T: 416-203-0050 ext. 238
C: 416-450-2196
E: [email protected]