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$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.

2015 marks event's 30th year

Suncor Energy kicked off the CBC Calgary Suncor Food Bank Drive 2015 on Tuesday with a $50,000 donation. Cathy Glover, Suncor's director of community investment, presented the round Christmas-decoration cheque to the CBC's Angela Knight and Calgary Food Bank CEO James McAra, left, and CBC communications manager Suzanne Waddell, far right. (@CBCcalgary/Twitter)

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.



"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.

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.

Vista Projects donated $30,000 to the CBC Calgary Suncor Food Bank Drive on December 1. (CBC)

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