OHL's 'Project Shutout Hunger' Raises 252,679 Pounds of Food
Published on February 25, 2015 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL) News Release
Toronto, ON - The Ontario Hockey League today announced that member teams helped raise 252,679 pounds of food for food banks in communities across the OHL as part of the inaugural season of 'Project Shutout Hunger'.
Introduced in August, 2014, 'Project Shutout Hunger' is a league-wide initiative in partnership with Coach4Food, the Ontario Association of Food Banks, the Gift of Giving Back, and the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
The goal of 'Project Shutout Hunger' is to eradicate hunger in communities across the OHL. Starting in October, OHL member teams embarked on an eight-week program with teams serving as the hub for local minor hockey organizations and community groups conducting a massive food drive. This season's total overwhelmingly surpasses the initial goal of raising 200,000 pounds of food to give back to local families.
"No person should go hungry, and seeing the hockey community truly embrace Project Shutout Hunger has been incredible," said OHL Commissioner David Branch. "The tremendous efforts of our clubs, minor hockey teams, and the many volunteers in communities across the OHL truly made a difference helping families in need this season."
Over 272,000 people including 100,000 children in each OHL market are users of their local food bank.
"The first year of our partnership with the OHL and Project Shutout Hunger went beyond anything we could have imagined," said Coach4Food founder Tom Hedican. "To raise a quarter of a million pounds is amazing, but the level of awareness raised among young hockey players and communities across the province is immeasurable. We look forward to a long partnership of fighting hunger and feeding our brothers and sisters in need."
The North Bay Trappers Minor Atom AA squad led all minor hockey teams by collecting 15,500 pounds of food. For that, they won a practice with the North Bay Battalion hosted last month.
For more information please visit www.coach4food.ca.
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