This is crunch time for The Sudbury Food Bank and food banks everywhere.Last Monday Councillor Deb McIntosh, a former Executive Director at the Sudbury Food Bank launched a fundraiser called Cash For Cans, asking those who are able, to donate in anticipation of the influx of first-time users during this COVID-19 crisis.

On March 25th Brian Doyle and Blake Didone, co-owners, Doyle Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Inc. in Sudbury made a donation of $10,000!

Mell and Chris called Blake to thank him for his generosity.

Here’s how you can contribute to the Cash for Cans Campaign:
• go online at sudburyfoodbank.ca
• mail your cheque to Sudbury Food Bank, 1105 Webbwood Dr., Sudbury ON, P3C 3B6
• call 705-671-9663 to make a donation over the phone
Quick Facts:
• As of noon March 26th, the Cash for Cans Campaign has raised $50,847 from businesses and individuals. Just four days into the campaign.
• Cash for Cans goal is $250,000 to replace and increase the traditional spring food drive, which normally raises about $200,000 worth of food and cash donations.
• The Sudbury Food Bank assists 44 food banks and meal providers. These agencies normally support 8,000-8,500 people per month.

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