Operation Donation Food Drive 2010
for Winnipeg Harvest

Welcome to Operation Donation, an annual Winnipeg Harvest food drive led by Winnipeg schools that also sees Manitoba Public Insurance, Peak of the Market and The Manitoba Teachers' Society working together to help replenish Harvest and regional food banks low-stocked shelves.

When is the 2010 food drive?

Operation Donation 2010 runs from March 1-5.

What can your school do to help?

Here's how to involve your school:

• Register your school's participation by filling out and submitting the online registration form.
• Promote the event to your student body and teachers.
• Promote the event in your community. Download the sample letter.
• Collect food and cash donations between March 1 and 5.
• Prepare your donations for pick-up by Winnipeg Harvest between March 8 and 19.
• Have student and teacher representation at the March 23 media event.

Schools outside of Winnipeg can also participate by collecting food and cash donations for their local food bank. Contact Colleen McVarish, Special Events Co-ordinator at 982-3666, for a list of food banks in regions throughout Manitoba.