Food for thought

Dear Tracy, Welcome to 2015!  365 days that we can work together to  help reduce hunger today and prevent it tomorrow. Days that matter so much to the more than 310,000 children who  turn to food banks each month.  In these early days of 2015 I ask you to join me in a group resolution this year… that together we will build on our past success as we reduce hunger today and prevent it tomorrow. There will be many ways to make a  difference in 2015.  Each year more caring companies are stepping forward, small businesses and entrepreneurs are  reaching in to ask how they can help as well.   Here are four great ways you can help early in 2015: Every Plate Full will raise food and funds in local communities across Canada, stocking the shelves for the summer months.  Mark your calendars for May 2nd to May 8th and join your local food bank to reduce hunger in your community! Watch your e-mail for more details in the coming weeks.   Renew your support with a one-time gift Become a monthly donor  Check your pantry... any extra food can be dropped at your local food bank to help keep shelves stocked  Be sure to stay in touch with us online and via social media (Facebook/Twitter/ YouTube / Instagram) so you get the latest news right away. Don’t miss great stories like these: A special gift from Kellogg’s THANK YOU!  A record $50,000 was raised this holiday from our holiday appeal supported by Quaker ®, Tostitos ® and parent company PepsiCo.  Many tasty recipes were submitted as well that  we will share with community kitchens over the coming year. Valentine’s Day is around the corner…do you  have the LOVE CRUNCH? A special thank you to all those that donated during the 2014 holiday season to the Loblaw Companies Food Drive-it was a huge success! Thank you for your ongoing support! Sincerely, Katharine Schmidt Executive Director