This spring, members of Team LHSC can continue their generous support of families and individuals facing financial hardship in our community by contributing to LHSC’s Spring Food Drive in support of the London Food Bank.
The London Food Bank is currently helping more than 3,500 families or about 8,500 individuals each month. Additionally, the City of London reports that around 1,900 individuals are currently experiencing homelessness. With the generous support of Team LHSC, we can help community members who need it most.
From Monday, March 24 to Friday, April 11, please consider donating non-perishable food by
dropping items off in LHSC’s collection bins (locations listed below).
Collection bin locations:
- Victoria Hospital: B2 Atrium and E2 (outside Tim Hortons)
- University Hospital: Main floor lobby
The Portering team is also offering one-time food donation pickups from departments located at University Hospital and in main buildings at Victoria Hospital. To arrange your department's one-time pickup, please connect with Jennifer Fawcett at Jennifer.Fawcett@lhsc.on.ca or by calling extension 53519. Note: Please do not use linen carts to hold donations in individual departments as we incur a charge for this.
Are you wondering what food items to donate?
The London Food Bank encourages donations of nutritious non-perishable food items. Below is a list of some of the most needed items:
- Canned vegetables and fruit (no sugar added)
- Canned tomatoes (no salt added)
- Canned tuna and salmon
- Peanut butter
- Special-diet foods (gluten-free, lactose-free, etc.)
- Dried vegetables (lentils, chickpeas, legumes, etc.)
- Healthy breakfast cereals
While they also accept perishable food, these items must be dropped off directly to one of their locations during operating hours. LHSC is unable to accept these items on their behalf.
For those unable to contribute a non-perishable food item, please consider making a monetary donation directly to the London Food Bank using LHSC’s online donation form.
Thank you for your support, Team LHSC. Your contributions help provide nutritious food to those in need.
