$50K food bank donation from Suncor kicks off annual fundraiser

The CBC Calgary Suncor Food Bank Drive 2015 kicks off today, and the Calgary-based energy company got the ball rolling this morning with a $50,000 donation. 

Cathy Glover, the company's director of community investment, said Suncor is proud to continue its long-standing association with the CBC's 30th annual food bank fundraiser, particularly in a year that has seen so many Calgarians suddenly out of work and needing help.

• Donate online any time to the CBC Calgary Suncor Food Bank Drive!
• You can also donate in person or join CBC Calgary for a fundraising event!

"Well, you know, we're part of the city," she said. "It's been a challenging year for all of us in the oilpatch."

Calgary Food Bank CEO James McAra said the donation will go a long way in what's shaping up to be a tough several months ahead.

"I love the commitment that Suncor has to making things better here in Calgary," he said.

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Every $1 donation to the food bank can be turned into $5 worth of food, McAra said.

The food bank drive runs until Dec. 24.

Onsite donations

CBC Calgary (1724 Westmount Blvd. NW.) Dec. 1-24:

• Weekdays: 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
• Weekends: 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
• Dec. 24: 7 a.m. to noon

Suncor Energy Centre (150 Sixth Ave. S.W.) Dec. 1-17

• Weekdays, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed Friday, Dec. 4)

Fifth Avenue Place (420 Second Street S.W.) Dec. 14-17

• Weekdays: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Calgary Food Bank (5000 11th St. S.E. administration office or warehouse Door 3) Dec.1-24

• Monday to Thursday: 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
• Fridays: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Saturdays: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (Warehouse Door 3 only)
• Dec 24: 8:30 a.m. to noon