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The food items local food banks need the most

Next time you’re doing your grocery shopping, you may want to pick up a few items to donate to a local food bank. Take this list with you for ideas on what can be donated!

Thinking of making a food donation to Sounds of the Season? Here’s a list of most-needed items.

Next time you’re doing your grocery shopping, you may want to pick up a few items to donate to a local food bank. Take this list with you for ideas on what can be donated!

CBC Toronto is holding its annual charity drive, Sounds of the Season. Until December 31st, food items can be dropped off at our building; collection boxes are located at each of our three entrances (250 Front Street West, 205 Wellington Street West and 25 John Street.) View a map.

Fruits and Vegetables

  • canned vegetables & fruit
  • pasta sauce
  • 100% fruit juice

Grains

  • rice
  • pasta
  • High fibre/low sugar cereal
  • oatmeal
  • flour
  • granola bars

Proteins

  • canned meat/fish in water
  • dried/canned beans
  • peanut butter

Other

  • baby food – vegetables & fruit
  • baby cereal/formula
  • olive oil (500 ml)