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Thank you Saskatchewan!
The 11th annual CBC Radio-Canada Comfort & Joy campaign raised $66,701.30 and brought in 1472 kg or 3245 lbs of food! Thank you to the Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan for matching those funds, bringing the total amount to $133,402.60.
Since its inception the Comfort & Joy campaign has brought in more than half a million dollars in support of the Food Banks of Saskatchewan!
Your donations will help feed hunger and raise hope for those less fortunate!
CBC Host Stockings – Stocking our Shelves Fundraiser!
Your CBC Saskatchewan TV and radio hosts are in the spirit of giving, and they've been busy little elves, stuffing stockings with fantastic gifts for you to win!
This year, surprise that special someone with a personalized stocking full of unbelievable gifts!
Just click on the dates below to check out which CBC host's stocking is available to be won. When you call 1-800-567-8008 and make a donation to the Food Banks of Saskatchewan, you'll automatically be entered to win the stocking of the day.
You'll also be eligible to win a lovely quilt (pictured right), handcrafted by CBC Saskatchewan's very own Sharon Gerein, producer of The Afternoon Edition!
Please donate generously and help feed families in need.
Costa Maragos, Co-host of CBC News: Saskatchewan at 5, 5:30 & 6
Ethnic Food
- Bottle of special reserve Kalama Olive Oil
- Attiki Greek Honey
- Tasty canned Greek beans in tomato sauce
- Delicious Domades
- One-of-a-kind Greek Krinos tomato paste
- Greek-made pasta
- Greek Orzo
- Roasted chic peas
- Kalamata Figs
- Greek salad and souvlaki seasoning packs
- Greek vanilla pudding mix
- Chocolate Halva
- Greek Delights Loukoumia
Gift Certificates
- Nicky's Cafe Regina
- Skara Restaurant Regina
- Tim's Souvlaki Regina
- Chimney Restaurant Regina
CBC Swag
- CBC apron
- CBC bunny hug
- CBC toques X 2
- CBC pair of mitts
- CBC mug
Did you know?
In 2010, Saskatchewan Food Banks helped feed over 25,000 people every month.
Children make up almost 50% of the people Saskatchewan Food Banks help feed.
Donations made to a Saskatchewan Food Bank before December 31st will be matched by Potash Corporation, dollar for dollar, up to a maximum of $1 million dollars, making your donation even more important.
How to Give to your Neighbourhood Food Bank
- Call 1-800-567-8008
- On-line via Canada Helps
- Or via pay pal by clicking on the "Donate" button
- On-line via Virtual food Bank
- At these food bank locations (PDF)
CBC Holiday Events
- CBC Radio-Canada Cards from the Heart eBay auction
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Thank you for your support!!
On behalf of the Saskatchewan Food Banks, CBC/Radio-Canada would like to thank all who supported the cause. From December 4th to the 9th, Cards from the HeArt raised a total of 13 714$ with proceeds going to Food Banks throughout the province.
Cards from the HeArt wishes to invite Regina and surrounding areas to bid on over 30 cards in a Silent Auction Monday, December 12th from 11 am to 2 pm at the CBC Al Johnson Galleria, 2440 Broad Street.
Here's your last chance at taking home an original piece of art by local artists.
- Stuart McLean & Vinyl Café Christmas
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Regina
Best-selling author, award-winning journalist and humorist Stuart McLean, host of CBC Radio's The Vinyl Café, will be hosting a special Christmas show featuring two new Morley stories. Please bring a non-perishable food item, or stop by the Food Bank volunteer table to make a donation.
When: Tuesday, December 6, 7:00 p.m.
Where: Conexus Arts Centre – 200 Lakeshore Drive, Regina, SK
Tickets: (306) 525-9999 – available at the box office or online www.conexusartscentre.ca.
Saskatoon
When: Wednesday, December 7, 7:00 p.m.
Where: TCU Place, Saskatoon – 35 22nd ST E, Saskatoon
Tickets: (306) 975-7799, or (888) 639-7770 – available at the box office or online www.tcutickets.ca
Best-selling author, award-winning journalist and humorist Stuart McLean, host of CBC Radio's The Vinyl Café, will be hosting a special Christmas show featuring two new Morley stories. Please bring a non-perishable food item, or stop by the Food Bank volunteer table to make a donation.
- CBC Radio One Comfort & Joy Blue Sky Open House, Saskatoon
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Come out to the Saskatoon Food Bank, #202 Ave. C South, on December 13, 12 noon - 1 p.m. for free soup and a bun! You'll also meet Garth Materie, host of Blue Sky, which will be broadcasting live from the Food Bank for a special show. You'll also hear heart-warming stories from the people who need the Food Bank, and learn how much of a difference it has made in their lives.
- CBC Radio One Comfort & Joy Open House, Regina
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Friday, December 16
6:00 to 8:30 am
Sheila Coles invites you to join her in the CBC Galleria for The Morning Edition's annual Open House. Joined by special musical guest, Jeffery Straker, Sheila will bring you a little "Retro-Christmas Cheer" while taking a look at the toys, traditions and fashions of Christmases past.
4:00 to 6:00 pm
The Afternoon Edition's Craig Lederhouse invites you to stop by the CBC Broadcast Centre in Regina to be part of an in-studio audience! From the studio you'll be treated to the sweet sounds of musical guest Belle Plain and help celebrate the Christmas season up close and personal with The Afternoon Edition.
- CBC Comfort & Joy Gift Wrapping Day – Keeping hunger under wraps
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CBC hosts and staff will be at the Cornwall Centre in Regina on December 21, volunteering their time and gift-wrapping skills to help make your gifts look beautiful! It's all part of our Comfort & Joy campaign in support of Saskatchewan Food Banks.
Come down, make a donation to the Food Bank, and let us take care of your gift wrapping.