THE RFDA STORY (How We Make An Impact)

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THE RFDA STORY

Produced by ROGERS tv

๐’๐ž๐ž ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐š๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐š๐ง๐ ๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐ข๐ฆ๐ฉ๐š๐œ๐ญ “๐“๐ก๐ž ๐‘๐…๐ƒ๐€ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ฒ – ๐‹๐ž๐ญ ๐๐จ ๐Ž๐ง๐ž ๐†๐จ ๐‡๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐ฒ”. Special thanks to the incredible team behind the scenes! Gratitude to Daniela Carlino, Producer at ROGERS TV Thunder Bay, Sarah Love, Station Manager at ROGERS TV Thunder Bay, and Patrick Dolcetti, Business Development at the RFDA, for collaborating and producing a wonderful documentary. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿ’š

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HARVEST FOR HUNGER 2024

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HARVEST FOR HUNGER 2024 : A COMMUNITY FOOD DRIVE

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FOOD DRIVE DETAILS

The food drive will be happening at grocery stores all around the city on October 10, 11 and 12. We’re making it easy for everyone to contribute. While you’re doing your regular shopping, consider picking up a few extra items to donate. Every little bit helps!ย ย 

MOST NEEDED ITEMS

We gratefully accept food and monetary donations. The top most needed food items include canned veggies, canned meat, canned fruits, pork & beans, cereal, soup, baby food, baby formula, and 100% fruit juice. These non-perishable items can go a long way in providing nutritious meals for families in need.

HOW TO DONATE

Donating is easy! Simply purchase the items you wish to donate and drop them off at the designated donation areas in participating grocery stores. For those who want to contribute but are unable to make it to the store, you can also make a monetary donation online.

FOLLOW US

Stay updated on our progress by following us on social media at @rfdathunderbay. We will be posting updates throughout the food drive, sharing stories, and highlighting the incredible impact your donations are making.

For more information contact us at 807-622-7440. We’re here to answer any questions you may have and provide more information about how you can get involved. Together, let’s make a difference. Join us in the fight against hunger. Your generosity can change lives. Thank you for your support.

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PARTNERING STORES

Metro Thunder Bay Mall

Metro Arthur

Safeway Arthur

Westfort Foods

No Frills – Edward Street

Superstore

Wholesale Club

Metro River road

Walmart Dawson

Walmart Memorial

Safeway Dawson

No Frills Dawson

Freshco

Skaf’s

STAMP OUT HUNGER

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Stamp Out Hunger 2024

Stamp Out Hunger is back again this year, thanks to our wonderful partners who are dedicated to this important cause of collecting food items for donation to the RFDA. The event will take place on Saturday, May 11th. If you miss the collection on that day, you can still participate by placing your donations outside your door on Monday, May 13th, by 9 am.ย ย 

The most desired donation items include canned meat, vegetables, soup, pasta, peanut butter, baby food, cereal, and more. Monetary donations are also greatly appreciated as they allow us to purchase fresh food and other essentials.ย ย 

We sincerely appreciate all the efforts put into this initiative to support the less fortunate in our community. The collected food donations will greatly assist the RFDA in its ongoing efforts to fight hunger and provide resources to plan our food bank inventory year-round.ย  Thank you once again for investing in your community and supporting local charities. It would be challenging to operate without the generous support we receive from our partners, sponsors, and donors

ULTIMATE COMMUNITY CHALLENGE

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RFDA FUNDRAISING

At the 78th Annual General Meeting, Bay Credit Union Presented the RFDA with a cheque of $5000 to help with food insecurity in our region.ย Your timely support is a true blessing, making the season brighter for our community. Grateful for your kindness and commitment to spreading holiday cheer.

BCU is also challenging our community to step up and contribute to the RFDA and BCU will make matching donations up to an additional $5000.

**Donations are now accepted at both Algoma and Cumberland BCU branches**

GIVING TUESDAY

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Imagine a world where everyone receives the basic sustenance they need to survive, where no child goes to bed hungry, where every elderly person has a meal to look forward to, and where families do not have to worry about their next meal. This vision can be a reality, with your help. This Giving Tuesday, we call upon your generosity to make a difference in our community. Just a small contribution from your end can bring about substantial change in someone’s life.

On December 3rd, weโ€™re excited to participate inย GivingTuesday, a global day of giving and unity. This movement reminds us of the power of generosity and the impact we can create when we come together. At RFDA, weโ€™re working tirelessly to support our community through our food bank and programs, and we need your help to make a difference.ย This year, weโ€™re focusing on our capital campaign to renovate and expand our kitchen and warehouse facilities. By contributing to this campaign, youโ€™re helping us improve our space, increase our capacity, and ultimately provide even more support to those who rely on our services.

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HOW YOU CAN HELP

Donate $25 a month

By donating just $25 a month, you can provide 5 meals for the hungry in our community. Consider this, your small act of kindness can ensure that someone doesn’t sleep on an empty stomach for five nights. It’s a small amount to give, but it can make a world of difference to someone struggling to make ends meet. As they say, every little helps, and your monthly donation of $25 can help alleviate hunger in our community.

Donate $50 a month

Donating $50 a month can help us feed 10 young children, singles, or elderly people. In a world where food security is a major concern, your contribution can ensure that these vulnerable groups have access to nutritious meals. Imagine the smiles on the children’s faces when they receive a hot, nourishing meal. Imagine the relief for an elderly person who doesn’t have to worry about where their next meal will come from. Your monthly donation of $5o can bring about this change.

Donate $100 a month

By donating $100 a month, you can help 4 big families with emergency food items. Families often struggle the most when it comes to food security. Your contribution can provide them with the essential food items they need to survive during an emergency. It can give them a sense of security, knowing that they have a safety net to fall back on in times of crisis. Your monthly donation of $100 can provide this security.

Give for a Cause

Our appeal is simple: Give for a cause. This Giving Tuesday, let’s come together to fight hunger in our community. Each dollar you donate can help us provide meals for those who need them the most. Your contribution, regardless of the amount, can make a significant difference. So, let’s join hands and make our community a better place, one meal at a time.

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Don’t wait for a better time to give. The time is now. Every second counts when it comes to fighting hunger. Your donation today can ensure that someone doesn’t have to go to bed hungry tonight. Make a difference today. Donate now.

CBC Make the Season Kindย 2024

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CBC Make the Season Kind

Help fight hunger this holiday season 

Join us as we partner with CBC for their annual celebration of community and kindness in support ofโ€ฏfamilies in Thunder Bay and the region, Make the Season Kind (formerly known as Sounds of the Season).ย 

Food banks need your help now more than ever. The high cost of living is driving more and more individuals and families to our doors. But you can be a lifeline to families experiencing hunger this holiday season. Here are six ways you can help make the season kind.ย 

Make a financial gift

Your financial gift to RFDA through CBC Make the Season Kind will help provide emergency food access to thousands of families, seniors, and individuals.ย ย 

Online: โ€ฏClick the donation form link below to support our food bank.

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By phone: Call our operators at 1–866–416-KIND [5463].โ€ฏโ€ฏ  

The donation hotline will be staffed every weekday in December from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, except December 6, when lines will be open from 5:30 am – 7:00 pm.    

Special Programming

Tune in to your favorite shows on December 6 for special Make the Season Kind programming.ย ย 

For more information visit: cbc.ca/kindontario

Learn more about the CBC School Challengeย 

Starting November 13, all publicly funded elementary schools in Ontario will be invited to teach students about powerful themes of social justice, poverty, and food access through the CBC School Challenge.ย ย 

Participating classes will have the chance to win special prizes and recognition in a CBC announcement in January 2025. Share this news with your childโ€™s teacher and stay tuned for details!ย ย 

Other ways to support

Participate in the '12 Days of Giving'

Introduce your kids to concepts of hunger, inequity and the importance of giving back with our โ€œ12 Days of Givingโ€ activity. Click here to learn more.ย ย 

During your giving period, you can start conversations with your kids about food insecurity with our given prompts. This is a great way to incorporate themes of charity and community into your familyโ€™s holiday season.ย 

Donate Food

Help put food on the table for neighbours who need it by dropping off non-perishable items at 570 Syndicate Avenue South Between 9am to 4:30 Pm.

Spread the word

Multiply your impact by sharing your efforts to #MakeTheSeasonKind on social media. You never know who in your network will be inspired to roll up their sleeves and help. Donโ€™t forget to tag us!ย 

Together, we can make a difference for our neighbors facing food insecurity.โ€ฏย ย 

Thank you for your generous support of RFDA through CBC Make the Season Kind!โ€ฏ 

FAST TO FEED CAMPAIGN

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FAST FOR A DAY TO FIGHT HUNGER

Donate $44.62

THE CONCEPT BEHIND FAST TO FEED

The idea behind “Fast To Feed” is simple yet profound. We ask you to fast for 24 hours and consider donating the amount you would typically spend on food for that day. This initiative aims to help you understand the plight of those who go hungry and to raise funds to aid families struggling with food insecurity.

WHY $44.62?

The idea behind “Fast To Feed” is simple yet profound. We ask you to fast for 24 hours and consider donating the amount you would typically spend on food for that day. This initiative aims to help you understand the plight of those who go hungry and to raise funds to aid families struggling with food insecurity.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE ?

Participation is simple. On September 27, you fast for the day. During this time, consider the struggle of those who regularly go without food. Then, donate the amount you would have spent on your meals. To make it more engaging and spread the word, click a picture or a short video of you or an empty plate and share it on Instagram. Don’t forget to tag us @RFDA and use the hashtag #FASTTOFEED.

SNAP, TAG AND SHARE!

Your participation doesn’t end with fasting and donating. We encourage you to take a picture or a short video of yourself or an empty plate, symbolizing the meals you skipped for the day. Share this on Instagram with the hashtag #FASTTOFEED and tag @RFDA. This act will help raise awareness and encourage more people to join in this noble cause.

GET IN TOUCH

For further information or if you have any questions, feel free to get in touch with us. You can reach out via email atย rfdacentre@tbaytel.netย or call us at 807-622-7440. Your participation can make a significant difference in someone’s life.ย Join us in this fight against hunger. One day of fasting, one day of sharing, and one day of making a difference. Remember, every little bit helps and together we can work towards a world without hunger.