Business cares

Taking care of business means taking care of people. And this year, Londoners have overwhelmingly shown the depth of their compassion and generosity, shattering the previous record with a 34 per cent increase of donations for the Business Cares Food Drive, which concluded today with its Day of Giving.

In total, 435,400 pounds of food (combined food and cash donations) were collected – an increase of 34 per cent over last year’s total of 325,500.

On the stage, on the ice, over the airwaves, and in grocery stores and businesses throughout the region, it's going to be a "Grand" kick-off to the 2017 Business Cares Food Drive in support of the London Food Bank.

Tomorrow morning, the 2017 Business Cares Food Drive campaign officially kicks off at Western University's London Hall.

Every year, we're amazed and appreciative at the level of support that Londoners show to the Business Cares Food Drive. And we know that many companies would love to get involved, but aren't sure how to start.

Everyone loves a little healthy competition and our friends at RoomRoster have some easy suggestions to help put the fun in fundraising. Incentives don't have to break the bank and it's a great way to encourage your entire team to participate in supporting the London Food Bank.

There's only one month to kickoff for the annual Business Cares Food Drive, but that doesn't mean you can't hit the ground running December 1st by getting a head start now!

The holiday season comes faster that you think -- and, to avoid the rush, we encourage you to register your business now or sign up to be a volunteer! And if you want to start collecting donations before we officially launch, we promise not to tell anyone!

On behalf of our fabulous hard-working committee I would like to thank the entire London and area community for their huge generosity allowing us to surpass of goal of 307,800 lbs for the London Food Bank. We reported late yesterday an astonishing 325,500 lbs that came in.  

The past 48 hours were nothing short of incredible as we were tracking reasonably well with food but significantly short of cheques and with the London media assisting our efforts we managed to meet our goal and then some. 

The Business Cares Food Drive's grocery store weekend takes place this weekend -- Dec. 3rd and 4th -- and locations throughout the Forest City! If you're out and about, we invite you to pick up a few, non-perishable food items and drop them off with our festive volunteers.

This year, we have 17 grocery store locations participating -- that's an increase of five from last year and more than double what we had in 2014! Many of these fine establishments also offer pre-packaged, fixed-price bags that you can just add to your order and drop off on your way out.

The Business Cares Food Drive kicked off its 17th annual campaign today with a little help from London's finest superheroes.

London's Batman, Batgirl, Wonder Woman, Raven, and Wild Tiger all joined in to help fight the forces of hunger at the kickoff event this morning, which took place in London Hall at Western University.

Tomorrow, Dec. 1st, marks the kick off of the 2016 Business Cares Food Drive and we hope to see a number of local heroes -- just like you -- in attendance.

The event takes place in London Hall on Western University's campus at 10 a.m. There will be some caped crusaders on hand, but we know the real heroes in this drive, each and every year, are the people and businesses in the London community.

Each year, you step up and give from the bottom of your heart -- and those efforts assist the London Food Bank and the local agencies it supports. 

Looking to spread the word about the Business Cares Food Drive? Print out a poster today!

We appreciate all the support that we receive from the London business community provides to us and we want to make it easier for you to spread the word about your involvement in the Business Cares Food Drive. 

You can download and print our poster to display in your store window, bulletin board, or anywhere you want to spread the word.