Community rallies as the Build a Mountain of Food campaign begins
And they’re off!
The RCL Automotive Build a Mountain of Food campaign is off to a strong start after collection blitzes in Almonte and Carleton Place on Nov. 8, supporting the Lanark County Food Bank – The Hunger Stop.
After the first day, the campaign collected 6,254 lbs of food and $5,172 in cash donations.
“Week 1 is in the books,” said one of the campaign coordinators, Jim Wright. “Good start to the campaign. A little chilly, but good support.”
Two new store managers are involved this year: Gagan Singh at FreshCo and Marcia Bobb-Semple at Giant Tiger in Carleton Place.
Wright said the prepackaged donation bags continue to be popular with shoppers.
“Pre-packaged bags make it easy to donate, and with these bags, the food bank is getting items specifically for children,” he said.
Stores will continue to sell prepackaged bags through the week, so those totals will rise a little, Wright noted, but the goal remains straightforward.
“During the Build a Mountain of Food campaign, our mission is a simple one. To fill the shelves of your local food banks.”
The campaign moves to Lanark and Perth on Nov. 15.
Saturday, Nov. 15
Perth
9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Metro Perth, Barnabe’s Your Independent Grocer, Foodsmiths, and Giant Tiger
In support of the Perth Good Food Bank
Lanark
9 a.m. to 12 p.m., St. Andrew’s United Church
In support of the Lanark Highlands Food Pantry
Saturday, Nov. 22
Smiths Falls
9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Jonsson’s Your Independent Grocer, Food Basics, The Garden Market, and Giant Tiger
In support of the Smiths Falls Community Food Bank
Saturday, Nov. 29
Elgin
9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Gordanier Freshmart
In support of the Elgin Food Bank
Westport
12 p.m. to 4 p.m., Kudrinko’s
In support of the Westport Food Bank
Saturday, Dec. 6
Portland
9 a.m. to 12 p.m., LCBO and RBC
In support of the Portland Food Bank
Merrickville
1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Merrickville Food Market
In support of the Merrickville Lions Club Christmas Food Hamper Campaign
Saturday, Dec. 13
Athens
9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Athens Fresh Market
In support of the Athens Food Bank
Delta
1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Delta Country Market
In support of the Delta Food Bank
