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February 2, 2023 by Parkland Food BankIt’s cold out there.
On February 25 (from 4:00 and 7:00 pm), Parkland Food Bank Society is hosting the Coldest Night of the Year, a 2 & 5 km winterrific walk in support of our work in the Tri-Region with people experiencing hunger.
• GOAL: With your help, our goal is to raise $90,000 by February 25, 2023!
• HOW: To accomplish our goal, we’re looking for 40 team captains (of all shapes, sizes and ages) who will recruit 7-8 friends to their team, with a goal of raising $2000 per team. Of course, we’re also looking for a whole pile of walkers to join each of our teams and help us raise the funds.
• TOQUE BONUS: Every walker who raises either $75 (youth 17 and under) or $150 (for adults) gets our famous Coldest Night toque as thanks for being amazing fundraisers.
How to Captain a Team for Parkland Food Bank
Once you’ve registered, your team and name will show up on the Scoreboard and on our location page too! (Note: it takes 5-10 minutes to appear.)
• First visit cnoy.org and click the big REGISTER button
• Create your new account (or sign in to your account from last year)
• Select the LOCATION (Spruce Grove) where you’ll be walking and continue
• Click to accept the WAIVER and continue
• Under REGISTRATION TYPE, click CREATE A TEAM
• Name your team (and write a brief description)
• Accept or increase your fundraising goal (this can be edited later!)
Once you’ve registered, your team will show up on our CHARITY PAGE, which is:
https://cnoy.org/location/sprucegrove
You can begin recruiting team members and raising funds immediately!
How to Join a Team for Parkland Food Bank
If you would like to walk with us but don’t want to start a team, please join our general team called Hunger Helpers
• First, visit cnoy.org and click the big REGISTER button
• Create your new account (or sign in to your account from last year)
• Select the LOCATION (Spruce Grove) where you’ll be walking and continue
• Click to accept the WAIVER and continue
• Click JOIN A TEAM (or register individually if you wish and join a team later)
• Search for your TEAM by name or captain name
• Select that team from the list and proceed to complete registration
How to Volunteer
Help out your local CNOY!
- Pick your location (Spruce Grove) and 3 positions you think you’d like.
- You can still register to fundraise if you’re not walking!
- A local captain will contact you about your position.
Become an Event Sponsor
Lead Sponsor in our Location – $3000 Sold Out!
- One available
- Opportunity for opening remarks at the event
- Recognition as Lead Sponsor during opening ceremonies
- Recognition as Lead sponsor on participant + team pages, website, emails, and social media
- Option for CNOY Day booth or display
- Option to add a “Proud Sponsor of CNOY” badge to company emails, website, and social media
- Key volunteer roles set aside
Supporting Sponsor – $2000 Sold Out!
- One available
- Recognition during opening ceremonies, on participant + team pages, website, emails, and social media
- Option for CNOY Day booth or display
- Clickable logo on team and participant pages (seen by all participants and donors – 4X the reach of a physical route sign!)
- Key volunteer roles set aside
Route Sponsor – $500
- Five available
- Recognition on participant + team pages, emails, web, and social media
- Clickable logo on team and participant pages (seen by all participants and donors – 4X the reach of a physical route sign!)
- Your name and logo displayed along the route
Finally, To become a Coldest Night of the Year sponsor, please contact:
Sheri Ratsoy, Director of Special Events
Phone: 780-571-8715
Email: sheri@parklandfoodbank.org
A few quick facts
Here are a few quick facts for 2022 to highlight why this event is so important
- Of the 28,266 individuals who used our hamper program in 2022, 11,203 were children.
- 28% of our household visits in 2022 were fully employed families that reported needing assistance due to Low Wages or Not Enough Hours.
- We are planning to distribute $1,178,875 worth of milk, meat, eggs, and pantry items in 2023. Most of that product will be donated, but we are planning to spend $310,000 as well.