Be a Hunger Hero During Husky Help the Hungry Week


CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - June 4, 2011) -

What: The Hunger Heroes Food Drive- Volunteers from Calgary Police Service, Calgary EMS, Calgary-area Girl Guides, Husky Energy, and Food Bank will be on hand accepting donations of food or funds on behalf of the Calgary Food Bank.

When: Saturday, June 4, 2011

10:00am to 4:00pm

Where: Lakeview Husky Market (6633 Crowchild Tr SW)

Canyon Meadows Husky Market (1071 Canyon Meadows Dr SW)

Sundance Husky Market (75 Sunvalley Blvd SE)

Scenic Acres Husky Market (120 Scenic Acres Blvd NW)

Why: Be a Hunger Hero. Make a non-perishable food donation at any of the above locations, or any other Husky Retail Site; any Calgary Police Service District Office; or Calgary EMS Headquarters (3705 35th St. NE). For drop-off locations, see www.calgaryfoodbank.com.

Now in its 14th year, Help the Hungry Week has brought together organizations from the corporate and community sectors, in support of the Calgary Food Bank. The Hunger Heroes Food Drive is a great way for Calgarians to be part of this important annual campaign. By dropping off a food or cash donation, Calgarians are helping stock the Food Bank's shelves for the summer months, when donations are often slower.

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Contact Information:

Calgary Food Bank
Kathryn Sim
Communications & Marketing Coordinator
403.519.2125
ksim@calgaryfoodbank.com