Wednesday, 4 November 2009 @ 14:20Written by SFU

The SFU Food Bank provides nourishing food to students and SFU community members in times of need, and connects them with appropriate resources.
 
From November 23rd – December 12th, the SFU Food Bank will be asking for your help during our annual Winter Food Drive. The bulk of donations for the Food Bank come from this initiative, and we are so grateful for all the support from the SFU Community.
 
In 2008, more than 50 departments participated in the Winter Food Drive. If you are interested in donating food this year, please complete our short WebSurvey before November 16th. You can access the WebSurvey at: http://websurvey.sfu.ca/survey/45500210
 
This year, we are asking you to make your own donation box out of recycled Xerox boxes. The Food Bank will send you promotion material on November 17th which you can print out and tape to your donation boxes.
 
Some of our most needed items are: cereal, canned meat and fish, beans, vegan and vegetarian soups, non-perishable soy and rice milk, pasta and pasta sauce, peanut butter, canned fruit or vegetables, and rice. In addition to non-perishable food items, we appreciate donations of sealed packages of diapers, shampoo, shaving cream, baby food, and other toiletries.
 
We encourage you to think creatively and encourage your fellow staff and faculty members to donate to your department’s box.  Here are some ideas:

If you are having a holiday gathering or party, ask participants to bring a non-perishable food item. 
Issue a friendly challenge to another department to see which group can bring in the most donations!

Other ways you can help:
Use the SFU Library’s “Food for Fines” Campagin (also running November 23rd to December 12th) to clear your fines and make a donation to those in need. Check for details on the library website next week.
Volunteer to help collect boxes and sort donations on December 15th and 16th. Please email foodbank@sfu.ca if you can help.
Let students in your area know that the Food Bank is here to help students and their families in need. More information is available at http://students.sfu.ca/foodbank
 
The SFU Food Bank is co-administered by Student Development and the Simon Fraser Student Society, and is open to assist all SFU students and community members in need. For more information, please visit http://students.sfu.ca/foodbank
 
Thank you so much for your continued support!

Bonnie Miller

SFU Food Bank Coordinator
778-782-4476