Billy Bishop airport raises $26,582 for Daily Bread Food Bank to support Toronto families

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Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) is proud to share the success of its November fundraising initiative for the Daily Bread Food Bank, raising an impressive $26,582 to assist Torontonians in need during the festive season.

The campaign invited passengers and staff to contribute through both digital and physical signage, alongside convenient tiptap stations placed throughout the terminal, allowing quick and easy donations via debit or credit card.

The funds collected will support essential food programs across Toronto, delivered through the Daily Bread Food Bank’s extensive member network.

Details of the initiative

“I was among thirty employees from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport who had the opportunity to volunteer at the Daily Bread Food Bank facility this month as part of our donation drive and awareness campaign,” says Warren Askew, Vice President, Airport, PortsToronto. “We saw first-hand how this donation will help provide vital food supplies that reflect the diverse cultural needs in our region and are distributed through Daily Bread’s 129 member agencies throughout Toronto. Thank you to our passengers, employees, and partners who contributed to making a difference for families in need this holiday season.”

“YTZ connects people and businesses across distances, but we’re also making vital connections in our community,” says Neil Pakey, President and CEO, Nieuport Aviation, “Over the past year, more than 150,000 new individuals started using food bank services for the first time, so the need is greater than ever. I’d like to thank all of our partners, passengers and employees who contributed to this very worthy cause.”

“We thank our partners at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport for raising much needed funds for the second year in a row,” says Neil Hetherington, CEO, Daily Bread Food Bank. “Their efforts will enable us to distribute over 25,000 meals to our neighbours in need this holiday season.”

More than 1 in 10 Torontonians rely on food banks, a 36% increase in unique clients compared to last year. Moreover, after paying rent and utilities, food bank clients have a median of just $7.78 left per person, per day to pay for all other necessities. For those who missed the donation drive but would still like to contribute, Daily Bread Food Bank graciously accepts donations at any time of the year at https://www.dailybread.ca/.