The Student FoodBank is participating in the Guelph Community Food Drive which will be wrapping up this Sunday, June 14th. There is a donation bin set up in the UC Courtyard for those interested in supporting us. There are also bins around the city at some of the public libraries - see www.gwpoverty.ca [1] for more info about the food drive and drop off locations in Guelph.
To give you some ideas of what to donate, the following is a list of items we are most in need of:
- Peanut butter
- Canned tuna/salmon
- Peanut free snacks for children's lunches
- Beans and lentils
- Juice
- Tomato sauce
- Dry pasta
- Canned soups
- Feminine hygiene products
- Personal items such as toothpaste, soap, and laundry detergent
We can also make arrangements to accept donations of perishable items such as produce or milk which are also in very high demand at the Student FoodBank.
We have seen a large increase in the number of students accessing our service compared to last summer, with already more visitors registered to use the FoodBank now than were signed up at the end of last August, so any donations are greatly appreciated and will help us meet the rising need for our service. If you have any questions about the food drive or the work that the FoodBank does, please let me know!
Have a great afternoon,