The RCL Automotive Build a Mountain of Food is back for another year!
Check on the latest totals at their official RCL AUTOMOTIVE BUILD A MOUNTAIN OF FOOD page found here, and check below for stories and conversations with the awesome people who keep our Food Banks doing what they do so well, help the community.
Check below for new content each week highlighting the needs of the communities we’ll be visiting.
Here is this year’s schedule:
2025 Food Blitz Dates and Locations:
Saturday, November 8th
Almonte: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, at Jonsson’s Your Independent Grocer.
In support of the Lanark County Food Bank (The Hunger Stop).
Carleton Place: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, at Anderson’s Your Independent Grocer, FreshCo, and Giant Tiger.
In support of the Lanark County Food Bank (The Hunger Stop).
Saturday, November 15th
Perth: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, at Metro Perth, Barnabe’s Your Independent Grocer, Foodsmiths, and Giant Tiger.
In support of the Perth Good Food Bank.
Lanark: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, at St. Andrew’s United Church.
In support of the Lanark Highlands Food Pantry.
Saturday, November 22nd
Smiths Falls: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, at Jonsson’s Your Independent Grocer, Food Basics, The Garden Market, and Giant Tiger.
In support of the Smiths Falls Community Food Bank.
Saturday, November 29th
Elgin: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, at Gordanier Freshmart.
In support of the Elgin Food Bank.
Westport: 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, at Kudrinko’s.
In support of the Westport Food Bank.
Saturday, December 6th
Portland: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, at the Portland LCBO and RBC.
In support of the Portland Food Bank.
Merrickville: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, at the Merrickville Food Market.
In support of the Merrickville Lions Club Christmas Food Hamper Campaign.
Saturday, December 13th
Athens: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, at Athens Fresh Market.
In support of the Athens Food Bank.
Delta: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, at the Delta Country Market.
In support of the Delta Food Bank.
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