Purolator Brings Grey Cup to Edmonton in Support of the Edmonton
Published on July 5, 2016 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Edmonton Elks News Release
EDMONTON, July 6, 2016 -- On July 8, 2016, Purolator will team up with the Edmonton Eskimos to tackle hunger as part of the 14th season of the Purolator Tackle Hunger® program. Eskimos fans are asked to bring non-perishable food or cash donations to the game, which will be donated to Edmonton's Food Bank .
In the lead-up to the game, media are invited to speak with representatives from Purolator, Edmonton's Food Bank and the Edmonton Eskimos about the food drive taking place at the upcoming Eskimos game. The Grey Cup will also be available for photo opportunities.
Photo and media opportunities
What: Photo opportunity with the Grey Cup and J.C. Sherritt, Linebacker, Edmonton Eskimos and members of the cheer team
Interview opportunities with J.C. Sherritt; A l lan Watt, External Relations & Corporate Projects, Edmonton Eskimos, Marjorie Bencz, Executive Director, Edmonton's Food Bank and Lisa Gaspar, Marketing Consultant, Corporate Sponsorship at Purolator
When: July 6, 2016 from 2-3 p.m.
Where: T he Brick Field at Commonwealth Stadium (Field Level), 11000 Stadium Rd, Edmonton
About Purolator Tackle Hunger®
Hunger is an important issue that affects Canadians across the country. According to Food Bank Canada's 2015 HungerCount report, more than 852,000 Canadians - more than one-third of them children - visit food banks every month. As part of its commitment to helping alleviate hunger in the communities where it operates, Purolator Inc. works closely with its employees, partners, agents, customers and food banks across Canada to collect donations and help raise awareness about the issue of hunger in Canada. Since its inception in 2003, the Purolator Tackle Hunger® program has helped deliver the equivalent of more than 9 million pounds of food to food banks across Canada.
About the Edmonton Eskimo Football Club
The Edmonton Eskimo Football Club is the most successful franchise of the Canadian Football League modern era. Founded in 1949, the team, known for their Green and Gold colours, are 14-time Grey Cup champions, including the historic five-in-a-row from 1978 to 1982. Through our unwavering commitment to integrity, accessibility and passion, the Edmonton Eskimos deliver a sports and entertainment experience worthy of the City of Champions. As a community-owned team, we strive to make a positive and meaningful impact in the community and are committed to the development of amateur football across Northern Alberta.
About Edmonton's Food Bank
Each month, more than 20,000 people receive food hampers from Edmonton's Food Bank. The Food Bank also distributes food for almost 500,000 meals and snacks each month through 230 agencies, churches or food depots with which we are affiliated. About 40 percent of clients served are children under 18. Since September 2014, the need for our services has increased substantially. For more information or to donate, please visit www.edmontonsfoodbank.com .
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