With the help from the community we managed to raise over 633,000 lbs of food, beating the original goal of 500,000 lbs by 133,000 lbs. Although the financial donations matched what was raised in last year’s Fall Drive, they did not reach our much needed goal of $500,000 and remained low with approximately $324,000 raised.

Daily Bread’s member agencies continue to report an increase in client visits. Our Executive Director Gail Nyberg is concerned about being able to meet the growing needs of food bank clients. “It is great news that we surpassed our food goal especially considering the difficult year it has been. Food bank usage is up across the province and that is not good news for us,” said Nyberg. “I cannot stress enough the importance of financial donations to Daily Bread Food Bank. Those donations mean we can purchase food in greater amounts at a lower cost.” Financial donations also allow Daily Bread to ensure a consistent supply of the most needed items such as baby formula, or to purchase perishable items such as meat, dairy or fresh vegetables.

What can you or your school do to help out? How about a school-wide bake sale? Think creatively about what you and your classmates can do to help Daily Bread reach its goal and meet our financial donation for the upcoming year.

Here are a few creative ideas that may help you and your peers plan a fund drive at your school.
1. 50/50 Auction
2. Battle of the Bands or Benefit Concert
3. Car Wash
4. Dress Down Days
5. Fashion Show
6. Halloween Dance
7. Movie Screening
8. Message-O-Grams (Candy, flowers)
9. Sports Tournaments
10. Talent Show