The RCL Automotive Build a Mountain of Food is back for another year!
Check below for new content each week highlighting the needs of the communities we’ll be visiting.
Here is this year’s schedule.
Saturday, November 9th
Almonte: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, at Jonsson’s YIG.
In support of the Lanark County Food Bank (The Hunger Stop).
Carleton Place: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, at Anderson’s YIG, FreshCo, and Giant Tiger.
In support of the Lanark County Food Bank (The Hunger Stop).
Saturday, November 16th
Perth: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, at Metro Perth, Barnabe’s YIG, Foodsmiths, and Giant Tiger.
In support of the Perth Good Food Bank (The Table).
Lanark: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, at Lanark Civitan Hall.
In support of the Lanark Food Bank.
Saturday, November 23rd
Smiths Falls: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, at Jonsson’s YIG, Food Basics, The Garden Market, and Giant Tiger.
In support of the Smiths Falls Community Food Bank.
Saturday, November 30th
Elgin: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, at Gordanier Freshmart.
In support of the Elgin Food Bank.
Westport: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, at Kudrinko’s.
In support of the Westport Food Bank.
Saturday, December 7th
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 Lion’s Club Christmas Food Hamper Campaign.
Saturday, December 14th
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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After a successful stop in Perth and Lanark Highlands on Saturday, the RCL Build a Mountain of Food Campaign is set to make a stop in Smiths Falls this week. Collections benefit the Smiths Falls and Community Food Bank. Executive Director Natalia Sotterof says its been another hard year for many in the community. You c...
Nov 18, 2024
Massive results! We did indeed Build a Mountain of Food in Almonte and Carleton Place
The results from the first week of the RCL Automotive Build a Mountain of Food campaign presented by myFM are in, and they're impressive. A great first week in Almonte and Carleton Place saw a total of 9,707 lbs. of food collected along with $5,358.60 in cash for the Lanark County Food Bank, the Hunger Stop. Both total...
Nov 13, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Increased demand, costs forcing tough conversations at The Table
The Table Community Food Centre is in unchartered territory. Executive Director Ramsey Hart says they're looking at making some tough calls if they cannot drum up enough funds to cover their basics. Hart says hard caps may be instituted on produce, and they looked at no longer offering meat before a donor stepped up to...
Nov 12, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Lanark Highlands Food Pantry sees usage climb
The RCL Automotive Build a Mountain of Food rolls into Perth and Lanark Highlands this week. The Lanark Highlands Food Pantry's Leanne Schnauer shares an all to familiar message.
Nov 11, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Build a Mountain of Food kicks off in Carleton Place and Almonte
The annual RCL Automotive Build a Mountain of Food is back Saturday with our first stops of the campaign in Carleton Place and Almonte to benefit the Lanark County Food Bank, the Hunger Stop. Executive Director Tammy Parent tells myFM says every donation matters. Of course cash is always a great gift to all food banks,...
Nov 07, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: 88.1 myFM RCL Automotive Build a Mountain of Food returns Saturday
The RCL Automotive Build a Mountain of Food presented by 88.1 myFM, YourTV and Hometown News is back for another year. This weekend support will be going to the Lanark County Food Bank - The Hunger Stop. Manager Tammy Parent says the cost of living has made them busier than ever. Here is the complete schedule for this ...
Nov 04, 2024
Build a Mountain of Food campaign kicks off across Lanark and Leeds to support local food banks
The annual RCL Automotive Build a Mountain of Food Campaign, supported by 88.1 myFM, YourTV, and Hometown News, is back to help restock local food banks and support those in need. This year's campaign will run across eight Saturdays, spanning multiple communities, as volunteers work to fill shelves in food banks that f...
Nov 01, 2024