Media Advisory: Subway® Canada, Daily Bread Food Bank and Food Banks Canada partner to launch interactive evolution of food banks experience

Pop-Up educates consumers on the evolution of food banks in Canada as part of Subway^® Canada's World Sandwich Day 2 million meal donation drive

TORONTO, Oct. 29, 2018 /CNW/ - To showcase the evolution of food banks and dispel common perceptions surrounding food bank offerings, Subway^® Canada, Daily Bread Food Bank, and Food Banks Canada have created an interactive immersive experience in Toronto. The pop-up will be open to the public November 2 and 3 and is part of Subway^® Canada's World Sandwich Day efforts in support of Food Banks Canada.

To showcase the evolution of food banks and dispel common perceptions surrounding food bank offerings, guests will be able to walk the aisles and discover some of the wholesome fresh offerings provided by many foodbanks. Participants will also learn more about Subway^® Canada's 2-week donation drive in which for every meal (sandwich, drink and side) purchased, the restaurant chain will donate a meal to Food Banks Canada. It is Subway^® Canada's goal to donate 2 million meals as part of the campaign.

WHO:
Representatives from Daily Bread Food Bank representatives and volunteers
Recipients who can speak to the importance of the services provided by Food Banks
Subway^® Canada representatives to speak to the ongoing partnership and donation drive
Food Banks Canada representative, Chris Hatch, Chief Executive Officer of Food Banks Canada to speak to the partnership and the issue of hunger in Canada.

WHAT: An interactive experience that will raise awareness and debunk beliefs that only non-perishable goods are offered at food banks today while showcasing examples of some of the wholesome, fresh offerings that is more realistic of a typical food bank today.

WHERE: 322 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON

WHEN:
Media preview: Friday, November 2, 2018 from 7 – 9 a.m.
Friday, November 2, 2018 from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday, November 3, 2018 from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

SOURCE SUBWAY Canada

Elizabeth Thom, [email protected], 416.482.0864