The Hastings and Prince Edward Learning Foundation has announced it is partnering with local schools launching the “Halloween for Hunger” Food Drive.
Beginning on Monday and continuing until Friday, October 30, local student leaders, volunteers, and community members will be collecting non-perishable food items and essential supplies.
Each donation will go towards the donor’s local school as part of their Sharing Cupboard.
Schools with Sharing Cupboards includes the following:
- Bayside Secondary School
- Centennial Secondary School
- Central Hastings School
- Eastside Secondary School
- North Hastings School
- Prince Edward Collegiate Institute
- Trenton High School
Items can be donated at the school or community members can make a financial contribution either through Canada Helps or through the Learning Foundation’s website.
Among some of the needed items includes the following:
Proteins & Staples: Peanut butter (or seed butter), tuna, canned meat, beans, rice, pasta, and pasta sauce
Nourishing Meals & Breakfast: Canned soup, canned fruits and vegetables, cereal, granola bars, crackers,
shelf-stable milk
Essentials & Care: Laundry soap, household cleaners, and personal hygiene products
