$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 isproud to continue itslong-standing association with the CBC's30th annual food bank fundraiser, particularly in a year that has seen so many Calgarians suddenly out of work and needing help.

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"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 McArasaid the donation will go a long way in what's shaping up to be a tough several months ahead.

"Ilove 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 (1724WestmountBlvd. NW.)Dec.1-24:

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

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

• Weekdays, 7:30 a.m. to4 p.m.(closed Friday, Dec. 4)

Fifth Avenue Place (420SecondStreet 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 toThursday:8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
• Fridays:8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Saturdays:9a.m.-3p.m.(Warehouse Door 3 only)
• Dec 24:8:30 a.m. to noon