{"id":1984,"date":"2022-11-01T20:03:09","date_gmt":"2022-11-01T20:03:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tt-blogs.dealerfire.com\/sherwoodfordcommunity\/?p=1984"},"modified":"2023-09-11T19:29:38","modified_gmt":"2023-09-11T19:29:38","slug":"food-donations-for-the-strathcona-food-bank-are-being-collected-this-month-at-sherwood-ford","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/community\/food-donations-for-the-strathcona-food-bank-are-being-collected-this-month-at-sherwood-ford\/","title":{"rendered":"Food donations for the Strathcona Food Bank are being collected this month at Sherwood Ford"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Food donations brought to Sherwood Ford in November will be given to families in need this holiday season<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Are you looking for ways to support your community this holiday season? You can help families in need around Strathcona county by donating to the Strathcona Food Bank this November. We\u2019re collecting food donations here at Sherwood Ford to bring to the food bank. Keep reading below to learn about what you can donate.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-css-opacity has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/clp-new-vehicles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Our New Ford Inventory<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/ford-build-and-price\">Factory Order Your New Ford<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-css-opacity has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What food items does the Strathcona Food Bank need?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We\u2019re collecting non-perishable food items at Sherwood Ford. The food bank doesn\u2019t accept homemade canned goods so please bring us store-bought, unopened non-perishables. The following food donations are requested.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Canned fruit and fruit snack cups with no sugar added<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fruit juice with no sugar added<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ready-to-serve soup, chili, or stew<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Boxed macaroni and cheese<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Canned mushrooms and mixed vegetables<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-css-opacity has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Who can get food from the Strathcona Food Bank?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To apply for a hamper from the Strathcona Food Bank, you will need to call them and tell them your name, address, monthly housing cost, household income, and the number of household members you have. You\u2019ll need to bring in a picture ID, health card numbers for all household members, and a recent piece of mail. You can apply monthly for a hamper, and let them know if you have allergies, infants, pets, and whether you have a freezer.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-css-opacity has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/72\/2023\/09\/11192902\/foodboxB_B.jpg\" alt=\"a cardboard box filled with food donations\" class=\"wp-image-2111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/72\/2023\/09\/11192902\/foodboxB_B.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/72\/2023\/09\/11192902\/foodboxB_B-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-css-opacity has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How can you help families in need around Strathcona county?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are many ways to support the families of our community. We\u2019d love for you to bring a food donation to our dealership this month, but if you\u2019re looking for other ways to help, consider one of the following:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Provide gifts for families in need:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Our toy drive is also happening in November, and we\u2019re currently collecting gifts for the Strathcona Christmas Bureau to be distributed to families who can\u2019t afford Christmas presents this year. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/community\/support-the-strathcona-christmas-bureau-by-bringing-gift-donations-to-sherwood-ford\/\">Check out our recent blog to learn about how you can help.&nbsp;<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Volunteer your time: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you are unable to donate food or toys, you can give back by volunteering. If you have the time, volunteer at the Strathcona Christmas Bureau or the Strathcona Food Bank. Both organizations are non-profits that rely on the help of volunteers.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Donate money: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you can, a monetary donation is one of the best ways to give back to the community. The Strathcona Food Bank and Strathcona Christmas Bureau have more information about financial donations on their websites.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/community\/places-to-donate-to-for-the-holidays-near-edmonton-ab\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Check out our previous blog on places to donate around Edmonton for more options.<\/span><\/a><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/community\/places-to-donate-to-for-the-holidays-near-edmonton-ab\/\">&nbsp;<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-css-opacity has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\">Partnering with Lakeland Ridge School<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\">This food drive wouldn&#8217;t be possible without the students of Lakeland Ridge School. Food donations are also being collected at the school this month. We&#8217;d like to thank all of the students and educators who are helping out and making a difference in our community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-css-opacity has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/strathconafoodbank.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Strathcona Food Bank<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/community\/best-dog-parks-and-dog-off-leash-areas-in-sherwood-park-and-edmonton\/\">Edmonton area dog parks<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-css-opacity has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Food donations brought to Sherwood Ford in November will be given to families in need this holiday season&nbsp; Are you looking for ways to support your community this holiday season? You can help families in need around Strathcona county by donating to the Strathcona Food Bank this November. 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