There is a great collaboration taking place in our community which will culminate this year on the weekend of Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23.
For the third year in a row, Switzer Carty Transportation has generously agreed to donate three buses for the food drive which will take place at the three grocery stores in Amherstburg from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The event is being organized by volunteers and the non-perishable food donations and any cash donations, that are collected will be shared between Be The Light Outreach Ministry, ACS (Amherstburg Community Services), and Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission, to help those in need in Amherstburg and Windsor area.
Well over a dozen individuals have been involved in the planning and/or have stepped up to commit to helping for two or more hours for the Fill the Bus event.
More volunteers are still needed. Specifically, we are looking for teenagers or adults who are willing to help us on Saturday and Sunday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to collect and thank people for the food donations and help do an initial sort at the buses.
We also need some individuals who can assist us Sunday, June 23 at about 4 p.m. to meet the buses at Encounter Church at 125 Alma St. and help carry the bags and boxes of groceries into the church where they will be sorted the next day.
The final opportunity to help out comes Monday, June 24 from 10 a.m. to about 2 p.m. when we sort the donations and they are distributed to the charities.
This is a great way for high school students to earn their volunteer hours! It’s also a wonderful opportunity for anyone who is looking for a way to give back to others in Amherstburg or to assist the organizations in our community who help those who have a hard time making ends meet.
If you are interested in volunteering, or if you have any questions, please send an email to be.the.light.outreach.ministry@gmail.com or send a text to 519 996 7744. Let us know the date(s) and time(s) that would work best for you.
The buses will be in the parking lot of the grocery stores to make it easy for you to purchase your non-perishable food donation and drop them off. If you have items in your pantry that you wish to contribute, we ask that you check dates to avoid donating expired goods.
We want to give a shout-out to Little Buddies Daycare Center who is asking their families to bring in donations. If your business or place of employment would like to be involved, please let us know!
While the main focus of the Fill the Bus event is collecting non-perishable food donations, we have been asked if cash donations can be given as well. If you do not need a tax receipt, please do an e-transfer of any amount to be.the.light.outreach.ministry@gmail.com and your gift will be shared between the three organizations who are working together. If you would like a tax receipt (for gifts of $15 or more), please donate by Paypal or credit card by going to the website of ACS www.amherstburg-cs.com/make-a-personal-donation or Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/3401. Kindly, indicate Food Bank for the fund and add “Fill the bus” for your private message.
The Fill the Bus Food Drive event is a fabulous initiative. However, it will only be successful with the support of the community. How will you be involved this year?
"Fill the Bus" event coming June 22-23
Submitted by: Laurie Hatton
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