As the Director of OFRE, I often get more requests for interesting partnership projects than we can handle in a season and it’s hard at times to say no. But, that is sometimes the case when you are working a volunteer run organization. One project that came by our desk this year was a partnership with MacEwan business students to donate apples to their campus foodbank. One of the group leaders of this project is Jacquie Lycka who joined OFRE this year as a Neighborhood Fruit Captain, approached us about the idea. When we heard what they wanted to do, we couldn’t help but say yes! She has been a instrumental volunteer with OFRE and I knew with her energy and joy for apples, this project would get off the ground and be a success.
Here is a great short video the students put together on their apple project. Please watch and show your support for this great cause to increase healthy food donations to foodbanks on campuses. It’s inspiring, fun, and may cause you to think outside the kraft dinner box! Enjoy!
It’s so great when we do get an opportunity like this to partner with other organizations and help build a stronger food community in Edmonton. Thanks Jacquie and congratulations on your project!!
P.S. follow updates about the project via Twitter: @MacEwanApple
That’s a great idea they should get more college students from Edmonton working with charities even like http://www.edmontondental.net is one that comes to mind that is a good place to start.
Thank you so much, Amy, for the kind words and the support in this project. We really appreciate it! All the work you do with OFRE is incredible, and I am so happy to be taking part in such a fantastic organization that I believe in whole heartedly!