Posted by Greg Clow in events, politics on September 22, 2007 at 9:19 am

As the race continues towards Ontario's upcoming provincial election, Toronto's Daily Bread Food Bank is ramping up the pressure on the incumbents and candidates of all political stripes to do more about the poverty and hunger that continues to affect a large portion of our population.

Launched in early June, the Food Bank's "Hungry City: Make Your Mark" initiative was kicked into high gear this past week with flyers being distributed to commuters during rush hour, and a guerilla campaign that featured empty refrigerators covertly left at several downtown locations. Via the hungrycity.ca website and blog, the charity is encouraging everyone to "join with thousands of others to make your voice heard for real political change, to elect a provincial government committed to ending hunger and poverty on October 10th, 2007."

Yesterday also saw the launch of the Food Bank's annual Fall Food Drive, which runs until Friday, October 19th. Cash donations can be made via the Food Bank website, while food donations can be dropped off at any fire hall, Loblaws or Real Canadian Superstore. Items most needed include: peanut butter, baby food and formula, canned fruit or vegetables, canned fish or meat, pasta and sauce, rice, lentils, cans of stew or hearty soup, powdered or canned milk, cheese spread, cans of beans, and macaroni & cheese.