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Petes Raise over 3,000 Pounds of Food Through Project Shutout Hunger

January 23, 2015 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Peterborough Petes News Release


(Peterborough, ON)- The Peterborough Petes are proud to announce that 2,416.2 pounds of food have been raised through the Project Shutout Hunger program. When combined with cash donations collected throughout the campaign, 3,090.1 pounds of food will be donated to the Kawartha Food Share.

Eight teams representing the Peterborough Minor Hockey Council (PMHC) participated in the program, holding tag days and other events to help end hunger in our community. The Novice AAA Petes collected 856.4 pounds of food, the most raised by any participating team. As a reward for their efforts, they will attend the Petes game on January 29 against Connor McDavid and the Erie Otters. Prior to the game, the team will be recognized in an on-ice presentation.

Project Shutout Hunger, which supports Coach4Food through the Ontario Trillium Foundation, is an OHL-wide initiative aimed at supporting those in need, particularly around the holiday season. "The Project Shutout Hunger initiative allows OHL players, coaches and staff to build on our great partnerships with minor hockey organizations while supporting a very important cause," noted Matt D'Agostini, Petes Community Events Coordinator.

Kawartha Food Share General Manager Steve Sullivan added that "We're thrilled to see the support from the Petes and local minor hockey organizations. Project Shutout Hunger helps feed more than 7,600 men, women and children in our community every month."

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