London Drugs Supports the Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre with a Food Drive on Saturday, February 20th
SASKATOON, SK, FEBRUARY 9th, 2010 – London Drugs proudly supports the Saskatoon Food Bank with a one-day food drive on Saturday, February 20th from noon to 4:00 p.m. Volunteers from the Saskatoon Food Bank will be at the London Drugs located at 2323 8th Street to collect donations from individuals wishing to give to the organization.
“The Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre are very excited to partner with London Drugs for the Food Drive,” said Paul Merriman CEO of the Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre. “London Drugs is keeping the giving sprit alive after the holiday season to help those in need in our community.”
Premade food packages will be available for sale to donate to the food bank to use in their hamper program. The Saskatoon Food Bank’s hamper pickup program has been increasing in past years with now more than 11,000 users each month, half of which are children.
- Event: London Drugs Food Bank Drive
- When: Saturday, February 20, Noon to 4:00pm
- Where: London Drugs, 2323 - 8th Street
- What: Saskatoon Food Bank Food Drive
About London Drugs
Founded in 1945, B.C.-based London Drugs currently has 72 stores in more than 35 major markets throughout British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Renowned for its creative approach to retailing, the company employs more than 7,500 people and carries a diverse range of health and consumer electronic products. With its strong commitment to innovation and customer appreciation, London Drugs has established itself as a reputable and caring company and continues to position itself for future growth and development.
About the Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre
The Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre opened its doors in 1984, in an attempt to deliver an emergency supply of food to families who needed help making ends meet. The Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre offers valuable programs and services to residents of Saskatoon to help them get out of poverty. They are able to stay open with the generous support of the citizens of Saskatoon. Without our business, organization and individual donors, the Food Bank would not exist.
For more information or to arrange an interview, please contact:
Cynnamon Schreinert
Media Relations, London Drugs
604-802-2733
cynnamon@shaw.ca
Posted Feb.9, 2010