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			<title>Campaign on to help feed local families</title>
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<p><em>Give Where You Live</em><br /></p>
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<p>King Township has always been a community that looks after its neighbours.<br />Whether through volunteerism, fundraising, community events, or simply lending a helping hand when times are tough, residents have consistently demonstrated the generosity and compassion that make our Township such a special place to call home.<br />Today, the King Township Food Bank serves more than 160 families and over 400 individuals throughout the Township. Every month, volunteers provide food and support to local residents who need a helping hand.<br />To help meet that need, the King Township Food Bank is inviting residents to once again come together in support of local families through the 2026 King Township Challenge.<br />The Challenge is part of the broader Give Where You Live campaign, a collaboration among community food banks across York Region. The message is simple: when you donate locally, your contribution stays local, helping the people and families in your own community.<br />This year, we're inviting churches, businesses, neighbourhoods, sports teams, Scouts and Guides, service clubs, families, and groups of friends to form a team and take part in the King Township Challenge.<br />The concept is simple.<br />Between now and June 28, collect food, raise funds, or do both. Then join us on Community Drop-Off Day and see what we can accomplish together.<br />There are no complicated rules and no fundraising minimums. Whether your team collects a single box of food or fills an entire vehicle, every contribution helps.<br />Not everyone can organize a team, but everyone can participate.<br />We encourage residents to take part in the One Bag Challenge. The next time you visit the grocery store, purchase one extra bag of groceries for the Food Bank. A few additional items may not seem like much, but when hundreds of residents participate, the impact can be tremendous.<br />Donations collected through the Challenge help stock shelves throughout the summer and ensure local families have access to essential food items when they need support most.<br />Most needed items include broth, canned tomatoes, coffee, canned vegetables, granola bars, rice and pasta sides, crackers and cookies.<br />Financial donations are equally important. Through food bank partnerships and bulk purchasing opportunities, donated dollars can often go even further than retail purchases.<br />Community Drop-Off Day will take place on Sunday, June 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the King Township Food Bank, 518 Main Street in Schomberg.<br />Gather your team, start collecting, and join us on June 28 as we work together to support local families.<br />The challenge begins now. How much can King Township accomplish together?<br />Give Where You Live. Feed Local Families.</p>
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