Sleighing Hunger 2023 Campaign Launched to Double Impact for Georgian Bay Food Bank

Township of Georgian Bay, Ontario – The Township of Georgian Bay is proud to announce the launch of its first annual holiday fundraising campaign, "Sleighing Hunger 2023" dedicated to supporting the Georgian Bay Food Bank. This campaign, running from December 4th to December 31st, aims to double the impact of community contributions with a generous matching pledge of up to $10,000 from a dedicated donor.

Sleighing Hunger is more than just a seasonal initiative; it's a collective effort to address food insecurity in our community during the holiday season. The Township of Georgian Bay invites residents, businesses, and supporters to contribute to the campaign, knowing that every dollar donated will be matched, effectively doubling the impact of their generosity.

Mayor Koetsier of the Township of Georgian Bay, expressed enthusiasm for the campaign, saying, "Sleighing Hunger is a wonderful opportunity for our community to come together and make a significant impact on the lives of our neighbors. With the matching pledge, each donation will go twice as far in supporting the important work of the Georgian Bay Food Bank."

Join the Township of Georgian Bay in "Sleighing Hunger 2023" and make a difference in the lives of those facing food insecurity. Follow the campaign's progress on social media @gbtownship and share your contributions using #SleighingHunger2023.

Together, Let's Sleigh Hunger in Georgian Bay.

Contributions can be made online on the Georgian Bay website or dropped off at the Municipal Administration Office during regular business hours located at 99 Lone Pine Road, Port Severn. Cheques or money orders can be mailed to 99 Lone Pine Road, Port Severn, L0K 1S0 with Sleighing Hunger 2023 in the memo line.

Holidays are not the only time the Food Banks in the area require support. Food Banks across Canada are feeling the increase of clients to their services, Georgian Bay is no different increasing by 31% in the last six months.

If you would like to connect with the local food bank please see below;

Port Severn / Honey Harbour Foodbank

C/O Township of Georgian Bay

Trisha Walton, Communications and Sustainability Officer

Email: twalton@gbtownship.ca

Phone: 705-528-2437

MacTier Foodbank

Donna Jordan

Email: Djordan5@sympatico.ca

Phone: 705-774-1756

If you would like more information regarding this topic please contact Trisha Walton, Communications and Sustainability Officer at 705-528-2437 or twalton@gbtownship.ca.