On July 5, Rotary in Districts 7010, 7080 & 7080, 7090 is showcasing its partnership with Kids Against Hunger Canada on a food packing initiative that engages community members to address hunger in Canada and around the world. The goal is to pack 117,000 highly-nutritious, life-saving meal packs in recognition of Rotary's 117th birthday.
Rotary Food Packing with Kids Against Hunger
Frequently Asked Questions - FAQs
Where will the main food-packing event take place?
The Toronto food-packing event (D7070) will take place at Humber Lakeshore Campus East. The address is 2 Colonel Samuel Park Drive, Toronto, Building G. Click here for map coordinates.
How many meal kits will be packed on July 5th ?
In recognition of Rotary's 117 birthday, the goal is to pack 117,000 meal kits on July 5th. We plan to pack 52,000 at the main event in Toronto and 65,000 across the satellite events as follows:
- Belleville: 20,000
- Barrie: 15,000
- Burlington: 15,000
- Hamilton: 15,000
After the meal kits are packed at each location, they will be forwarded to Peterborough and then shipped to Indigenous communities in Northern Ontario with whom Kids Against Hunger Canada works in partnership.
How many volunteers are required at the main food packing event in Toronto?
A total of 224 volunteers will be required to pack at the Toronto event. Volunteers for the main event will be sourced from Rotary/Rotaract/Interact clubs in District 7070. Districts 7010, 7080, and 7090 will each have their own food packing event, with volunteers sourced from each respective district.
How do I register to volunteer for the main food packing event?
Please click here to volunteer for the Toronto Food Pack event. at Sheridan College.
Please click here to volunteer for the Food Pack event in Burlington.
What time should I arrive at the main event?
There will be two 2-hours shift at the main event. The first will run from 12:00 to 2:00 pm. The second from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Volunteers need only register/stay for one of the two shifts. Please speak to your club President or Community Service Chair to determine if and when you are needed to volunteer.
Where should I park?
Click here for a parking map for the Humber Lakeshore Campus West & East. The food packing event will be in Building G, East Campus. If at all possible, please car pool, take public transit, or arrive using a taxi/ride share.
Will I have an opportunity to talk to President Jennifer Jones?
President Jennifer will mingle with volunteers as much as she can. The time she can spend with each volunteer will be impacted by the large number of volunteers at the event, her own food packing efforts, and media appearances.
What time will President Jennifer be formally addressing the volunteers?
Jennifer will speak to all volunteers at 2:00 pm (between the two shifts).
Will T-Shirts be available for sale at this event?
Details to follow.
Will water or food be available for volunteers?
Water and food will be available for volunteers. Pizza will be served at 12:00 noon and at 4:00 pm.
Why is registration for the main event limited to members from D7070?
The food that will be packed at this event is being purchased through donations by the clubs within D7070. Districts 7010, 7080 and 7090 will each have their Kids Against Hunger food packing events on July 5th. The clubs within each district will fund their district's food packing event. See below for more information about satellite food-packing events.
What other Kids Against Hunger food packing events are being supported by Rotary that day?
Districts 7010, 7080, and 7090 are each organizing a satellite food-packing event for July 5th. Details about satellite food-packing events will be released in mid-May.
What is "Kids Against Hunger"?
Kids Against Hunger Canada (KAHC) is a registered Canadian food-aid charity that engages community members to be a part of the solution to the malnourished & starving in Canada around the world. Click here to learn more about Kids Against Hunger.