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Last week of CBC Calgary Food Bank Drive

CBC Calgary Food Bank Drive runs Dec. 1-22

Join us as we push towards our $1 million fundraising goal

CBC Calgary staff and their families after a volunteer shift at the Calgary Food Bank on Dec. 2. (CBC)

The CBC Calgary Food Bank Drive wraps up this Friday, after a 22 day push toward a $1 million fundraising goal. Join us for one of this week's events and help us fill every plate this holiday season.

One Gray Knight Coffee Sales: Monday, Dec. 18

One Gray Knight gift sets include a 3/4 pound bag of specially roasted Fratello coffee beans and a limited edition CBC Calgary mug. All proceeds go to the Calgary Food Bank. (CBC)

Join us for the first ever nighttime sale of One GrayKnight coffee. Angela Knight of The Calgary Eyeopener will be at Analog Coffee at SouthcentreMall, starting at 6pm and until supplies last. Last year, our stash went quickly, so you might want to come early!

OneGrayKnight Coffee Sales: Tuesday,Dec. 19

One Gray Knight beans get roasted at the Fratello Roastery on Dec. 1. (Emily Denooij)

Angela Knight knows you need coffee to get through the final push to the holidays, so she's making it available two days in a row! You can pick yours up at PelotonComputer Enterprises (1000 - 7 Ave SW), a member of YYCTech Gives, Tuesday morning7 - 8:30 a.m.

Blitz Day: Thursday,Dec. 21

Blitz Day 2016 was so much fun, we've decided to do it again. This year's Blitz Day will take place at CBC Calgary's new location in Parkdale on Dec. 21.

It's the most wonderful day of the year! Join us for a full day celebration as we push towardour goal of raising $1M for the Calgary Food Bank.

Bring your food or monetary donation to our new location (1000 Veteran's Place N.W.) and stay for:

  • A live broadcast of The Calgary Eyeopener, 6-8:30 a.m.
  • Your final chance to get your hands on One GrayKnight coffee! Sales start at 6 a.m. and never last long
  • Santa Claus will be in the house 6-9 a.m.
  • Check out our new space! We will be offering tours of our new studios on the hour from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m
  • The Homestretch will be broadcasting live from the lobby 3-6 p.m.

Free parking will be available for the entire day in the surface lot west of the building. Hope to see you there!


The CBC Calgary Food Bank Drive runs until Dec. 22. For a complete list of events and donation locations, visit cbc.ca/feedyyc.