In Windsor, the Riverside Pickleball group is a 56 member group that plays two evenings a week. For 2 weeks (4 nights) instead of paying $5 to play they instead were asked to bring in certain items to give to the food bank.
As it is well known, many people are struggling financially. In an attempt to give back to the community, the Riverside pickleball group asked their players to bring a non-perishable donation worth approx.$5 for their entrance fee. In order to maybe get something in bulk(ex. Costco toilet paper), or a more expensive item (ex. laundry soap) some went together.
The food was taken to the Tecumseh Fire Hall and delivered it to the Community Service Centre. The food was distributed between their food bank, Meals On Wheels and assist to low income seniors and families.
Some of the items that were collected. WHAT A GREAT IDEA!
Breakfast Food
Marmalade, Cereal, Pancake Mix, Syrup, Oatmeal, Peanut Butter, Fruit Punch
Lunch Food/Dessert
Granola/protein bars, Rice Krispies squares, packaged raisins, pudding cups, mini Ritz crackers, tea biscuits, assorted crackers, cookies, Quick Lemon Poppy Seed bread, Jello, Cake Mix, Apple Sauce
Other Food Items
Rice, Noodles, Kraft Dinner, Canned tomatoes/fruit, Beans, Tomatoe sauce, Pasta Sauce, Soup, Vegetables, Tuna, Stove Top Stuffing, Veg. broth, Canned Potatoes, Hamburger Helper, Mr. Noodle, Ramen bread mix, Ravioli, Mashed potatoes, Chili, Poutine, Shake and Bake, Seasoning packages, Hot peppers, Sauces, Condiments, Evaporated milk, Salad dressing, Water,
Non Food Items
Kleenex, hand sanitizer, paper towels, hand-laundry-dish soap, razors, shaving cream, dental floss, toothpaste, tin foil, shampoo, conditioner, hair mousse, diapers, wipes, carpet odour eliminator, fabric refresher, dog shampoo, rug cleaner
