The 2021 Winnipeg Jets Food Drive is focusing on monetary donations in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the club says it will still accept food items during a one-day drive-through event.
Monetary donations are being accepted between March 15 and 31 in support of Harvest Manitoba.
Anyone who donates through the main landing page will be entered into a draw for an autographed Mark Scheifele home jersey.
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Non-perishable food, along with money, is going to be accepted Saturday, March 27th, at a drive-through event in the parking lot of Bell MTS Iceplex (3969 Portage Ave.)
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The club says the event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with health and safety protocols in place.
Those who make donations at the Iceplex will be entered to win either a Josh Morrissey autographed Aviator replica jersey or a Blake Wheeler autographed Heritage replica jersey.
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