Three Loonies
Event Ended- Where
- Kawartha Food Share - 151 King Street, Peterborough, Ontario View Map
- When
- Price
- Donations Accepted on behalf of Kawartha Food Share
- Ages
- All Ages
- Website
- http://www.kawarthafoodshare.com/
CHEX Peterborough, 101.5 The Wolf and 100.5 Fresh Radio present the Three Loonies on the Street annual fundraiser for Kawartha Food Share in conjunction with Corus Feeds Kids – Friday December 15th from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. on the corner of King and George, Downtown Peterborough. Over the past 16years, the Three Loonies have raised over $1,200,000 for local families in need. This is a milestone by any standard, but unfortunately the need is greater than ever.
What does a food bank client “look like”. What if we told you that 40 per cent of food bank users are children? Close to half of all food bank clients are boys and girls under the age of 18. A growing number of food bank clients are individuals who work multiple minimum wage jobs. These people are the ever growing socio-economic group of the working poor. Close to 65 per cent of individuals accessing food banks are rental tenants. When it comes to housing, one quarter of Canadians spend 30 per cent or more of their monthly income on rent and utilities, leaving them susceptible to poverty, homelessness, and yes, hunger. People rely on food banks for a multitude of reasons. Each person who has accessed a food bank has their own challenges that they must face. Receiving adequate food is a right, it is not a privilege.
All it takes is one Loonie to make a big difference!
For Every $1 donated, Kawartha Food Share can purchase up to $6 worth of food. For every $1 donated, they’re able to distribute $6 worth of food. Cash donations allow KFS to get food through many different sources including bulk purchases, food drives and other food programs. Cash donations also let KFS purchase food that is needed the most.
You can do this one of four ways:
1. Support the Three Loonies on the Street fundraiser on Friday December 18th.
2. Make a donation in person at the Kawartha Food Share office at 665 Neal Drive, Peterborough Ontario.
3. Send a cheque or money order to:
Kawartha Food Share
665 Neal Drive, Unit 1
Peterborough, ON K9J 6X7
4. Make a safe online donation at the Canada Helps webpage. CLICK HERE.
Charitable Registration Number: 88063 7624 RR0001
Thank you for your support!