Leaside Local Business Challenge

Posted on September 29, 2015 by sarahsfooddrive

Sarah’s Food Drive is thrilled to be hosting the 2nd Annual Battle of Bayview Local Business Challenge.

Combined efforts of the Bayview local business community last year raised nearly 10,000 pounds of food/funds for Sarah’s Food Drive & Daily Bread Food Bank.

We are excited to welcome the following companies & individuals who have already committed to be a part of the Bayview Local Business Challenge this year.

Bonnie and Richard Byford
Drink Juice Co.
Grilltime
Humphrey-Miles Funeral Home
Leaside Dentistry
The Cailey Heaps Estrin Realty Team
The Leaside Pub
McDowell’s valu-mart
Mid Town Orthodontics
Parkway Honda
Patrick Rocca
Pawsitively Pets
Sheree Cerqua

If you are interested in being a part of Sarah’s Food Drive’s Local Business Challenge, please send us an email: sarahsfooddrive@gmail.com

Mark (Sarah’s dad)

And we’re off! 80,000 pounds to be raised.

Posted on August 18, 2015 by sarahsfooddrive

Sarah’s Food Drive is officially off and running for 2015.

Sarah and Claire have an ambitious goal of raising 80,000 pounds of food.

Lots of activities planned for September/October.

In the meantime, you can support the cause by making a donation.

On behalf of Sarah and Claire.

Thank you for your support!

Mark (Sarah and Claire’s dad)

An early jump on Sarah’s Food Drive

Posted on January 27, 2015 by sarahsfooddrive

In what is rapidly turning into a year-round fundraising drive, Sarah’s Food Drive is off to an early start this year. Thanks to everyone who came to Claire’s birthday party, and donated items of food. We raised 74 pounds of food and $60 towards Sarah’s Food Drive’s 2015 goal. Look for more fundraising updates and initiatives coming Spring 2015!

Local Business Challenge Results Are In!

Posted on October 23, 2014 by sarahsfooddrive

Thanks to the combined efforts of our fantastic local business partners this year, we are happy to announce that almost 250 Thanksgiving holiday hampers were purchased for clients of the Daily Bread Food Bank.

When you add that to the online donations from local businesses (raised through promotional events, employee challenges or direct donations), participating businesses raised approximately 10,000 pounds of food for Daily Bread Food Bank.

The Local Business Challenge Results

Team East – $2,850

Team West – $6,750

Congratulations to Team West!

Thanks to all of you for your enthusiasm and support and we look forward to having you on board again as participants in the Local Business Challenge next year.

Mark, Lynda, Sarah and Claire

Leaside Business Challenge

Posted on October 7, 2014 by sarahsfooddrive

This year, Sarah’s Food Drive has added something new, building on the success of the 3 year-old School Challenge. Local Leaside businesses have been challenged to participate this year in the Leaside Business Challenge.

Businesses have been divided into 2 teams: Team East and Team West.

On Team East, we have:

Against The Grain Urban Tavern
Carol Wrigley (Royal Lepage, Signature Realty)
Direct Repair
Grilltime
Humphrey-Miles Funeral Home
Leaside Dentistry
Parkway Honda
Pawsitively Pets
Sheree Cerqua (Royal Lepage, Signature Realty)
The Cailey Heaps Estrin realty team
The Leaside Pub
Wiseys Pies

On Team West, we have:

Bonnie Byford Realty
Bosley Real Estate
Charlene Kalia
Chestnut Park Real Estate Limited
Karen Brinkhof (Re/Max Realtor)
McDowell’s valu-mart
McSorleys Wonderful Saloon
Midtown Orthodontics
Patrick Rocca
Re/Max Hallmark Realty
Sport Clips
The Smokin’ Cigar

Thanks to all of our generous local partners this year.

Good luck to both teams!

Mark (Sarah’s dad)

Sarah is 2014 Me to We award winner for Youth in Action, 12 and under

Posted on October 3, 2014 by sarahsfooddrive

Sarah's Food Drive Canadian Living Photo Shoot - shot 2 (magazine article shot)

We are thrilled to announce that Sarah has been recognized for her work on Sarah’s Food Drive with the 2014 Me to We Award in the Youth in Action, 12 and under category. She accepted her award today at We Day Toronto, alongside the 5 other 2014 Me to We award winners.

While Sarah accepted this award personally, this recognition is the result of the tireless work of so many in our community, and the tremendous support of friends and family over the past 6 years.

Sarah shares this award with them.

Here’s to another successful year!

Sarah’s 2014 Food Drive runs until Thanksgiving weekend (October 12th).

Mark (Sarah’s dad)

Sarah’s Food Drive at Leaside Rotary Corn Roast

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Posted on September 24, 2014 by sarahsfooddrive

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The rain stopped and the clouds parted just in time for a spectacular afternoon at Trace Manes Park this past Sunday, September 21st. Thanks to the Leaside Rotary Club, Sarah’s Food Drive had a table at this year’s 21st annual … Continue reading →

Sarah & Claire Recognized as Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy

Posted on September 15, 2014 by sarahsfooddrive

We are thrilled to announce that the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Greater Toronto Chapter has recognized Sarah and Claire as Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy.

The AFP Philanthropy Awards recognize leadership in philanthropy. Sarah and Claire were nominated by the Daily Bread Food Bank. An honour to have been nominated. Truly an honour to have been selected.

The 2014 AFP Philanthropy Award recipients, including Sarah and Claire, will be honoured at the Philanthropy Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, November 26th.

Mark (Sarah’s dad)

Sarah’s 7th Annual Food Drive!

Posted on September 8, 2014 by sarahsfooddrive

Sarah sitting on a mountain of cans at the Daily Bread Food Bank With the first week of school behind us, Sarah’s Food Drive is once again just around the corner. Here are a few key dates, and Sarah and Claire’s goal for this year’s drive.

This year’s food drive will run from September 27th to October 12th

Starting September 27th, you will once again be able to drop off food at McDowell’s valu-mart at 1500 Bayview Avenue. McDowell’s valu-mart will also be hosting a BBQ on Saturday, October 11th.

The school challenge will run from October 6th to October 10th. This year, there are 13 schools involved in this year’s Battle of Bayview (East vs West).

Sarah and Claire’s goal this year is to raise 70,000 pounds of food. They will need the help of everyone in our community to help make this happen!

Look for updates in the coming weeks.

Mark, Lynda, Sarah and Claire

Sarah nominated for 2014 MeToWe Award!

Posted on May 28, 2014 by sarahsfooddrive

We have some exciting news to share! Sarah has been nominated for the Canadian Living Me to We Awards in the Youth in Action Category (under 12 category). She is one of only 3 nominees from across the country. We are thrilled that Sarah and her work with Sarah’s Food Drive have been recognized!

The winner will be decided by online vote. Voting is open from May 27th until June 6th. The winner will win $3,000 for their charity of choice.

This would be such a great way to kick off Sarah’s 7th Annual Food Drive…and much needed money for the Daily Bread Food Bank, especially at this time of year.

VOTE NOW!
Please click on the link below and vote for Sarah! It only takes a minute to do! Sarah is in the YOUTH in ACTION (under 12 category).
MeToWe Awards

SPREAD THE WORD!
Once you have voted, please forward it to your friends and family and encourage them to vote and share it with their friends. EVERY VOTE COUNTS!

The success of the food drive has always been through the strong support of the community and the School Challenge. We want to thank each of you for your time, your vote and your continued support of this cause.

Best regards,

Sarah, Claire, Lynda and Mark