Hotel Dieu Food Blitz hauls in more than 110,600 pounds of non-perishable food

The Partners in Mission Food Bank is gratefully stocking its shelves with 110,650
pounds of non-perishable goods after another successful Hotel Dieu Hospital Annual Food Blitz, held Wednesday May 19th.

“Food will keep coming in over the next two weeks, and we should settle out around 125,000 to 130,000 pounds of food,” says Food Bank executive director Sandy Singers.

About 600 to 800 canvassers and warehouse volunteers were kept hopping during the 25th Annual Food Blitz as they fanned out across the city to collect, unload and sort foodstuffs during the evening.

“We extend a special thanks to our organizers and volunteers,” says Singers. “They keep up an amazing pace every year and we’re very grateful to them.”

Donations of non-perishable food items can still be dropped off at any local grocery store. Monetary donations can always be made via the Food Bank’s website at  www.kingstonfoodbank.net.