Feed A Family: Join CBC P.E.I. in support of local food banks

Join CBC P.E.I and help feed families in your community by supporting a local food bank.

The Feed A Family campaign is driven by the caring and kindness of Islanders, making the holidays brighter for families in need across the province.

The number of people relying on food banks is higher than ever, and the need is even greater during the holidays.

No matter how big or small, every donation and act of kindness makes a difference.

Your community needs you. Here's how you can support:

Special Programming - Dec. 15

On Friday, Dec. 15, CBC held a day of special programming, including live broadcasts ofIsland Morning from the Upper Room Hospitality Ministry Food Bank in CharlottetownandMaritime Noonat Alderney Gate in Dartmouth.

Thank you to everyone who participated or made a donation. Because of your generosity, the campaign raised $87,051.42 and collected 1557 turkeys and 1163 poundsof food. And there's still time to give! You can donate until Dec.31 by clicking the blue donate button below.

WAYS TO GIVE:

Online: Make your donation online through CanadaHelps.org by clicking here or on the blue 'donate' button.

In-person or by mail:
Upper Room Hospitality Ministry
Feed a Family Campaign
34 Belmont St, Charlottetown, PEI, C1A 5G9

Please note that in-person donations cannot be accepted at CBC Charlottetown.

RELATED: P.E.I. food banks prepare for greater need as Christmas approaches

Getting groceries? Turkey donations will be accepted at the following locations:

• Moe's Your Independent Grocer - Alberton
• Bloomfield Foodland
• Charlottetown Foodland
• Charlottetown Superstore
• MacPhees Independent Grocery -Souris
• Mike's Your Independent Grocer - Kensington
• Montague Sobeys
• Montague Superstore
• O'Leary Co-op
• Sobeys Allen Street
• Sobeys West Royalty
• Sobeys Stratfored
• Summerside Police Station
• Summerside Sobeys
• Summerside Superstore
• Tignish Co-op
• Upper Room Food Bank - 33 Belmont Street, Charlottetown
• Upper Room Soup Kitchen - 101 Richmond Street, Charlottetown
• West Royalty Superstore

RECEIVER COFFEE ISLAND MORNING BREW

• Receiver Coffee Company has created a special Island Morning Brew. $10 from the sale of each bag of coffee goes to the Feed A Family campaign.

• This is the seventh year Receiver Coffee has supported the Feed A Family campaign with this unique blend, having raised more than $50,000 in the previous six years.

• Island Morning Brew is available now at all Receiver Coffee locations, The Brass Shop, Victoria Row and Milky Way