Georgian Bay District SS community to Cram-A-Cruiser in support of the Georgian Bay Food Network
On Dec. 9, students from Georgian Bay District SS (GBDSS) will work together to cram a police cruiser as part of a community effort in support of the Georgian Bay Food Network (GBFN). 2025 marks the fourth year of this event, which began as a house-colour donation challenge and has evolved to include a shopping component with funds from the Midland Rotary Club’s Community Event Fund.
Earlier this month, students visited local grocery stores along with a Community Resource Officer from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). Students worked with a budget and with store managers to purchase as mush food as possible, with the goal of cramming an OPP cruiser full of donations for the GBFN. Donations from community members were also accepted.
The Cram-A-Cruiser initiative has raised over $7,500 worth of food since 2022. In 2024 alone, students collected over 1,175 pounds of food and hygiene products. The GBFN supports people from Midland, Tiny, Tay, Penetanguishene, and Christian Island, and provides snacks and other items to local schools for students need. One quarter of the people they support are youth, and another quarter are seniors.
This initiative links directly to the SCDSB Strategic Priorities in the areas of Well-being, Community, and Excellence in Teaching and Learning.
Information:
Sarah Kekewich, Manager of Communications
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