It’s with great excitement that we announce 89.7 Sun FM is returning to Save-On-Foods in Duncan for our 18th Annual Stuff the Truck, happening November 30th to December 4th! And we’re bringing back one of our biggest community initiatives – The $500 Pallet Challenge!
Last year’s Cowichan Fights Hunger campaign was an incredible success! Alongside the Cowichan Valley Basket Society, we’re thrilled to once again support Nourish Cowichan, Hiiye’ye Lelum – House of Friendship, and Cowichan Green Community’s Meals on Wheels program for seniors.
Stuff the Truck is Sun FM’s annual opportunity to give back to the Cowichan Valley by using the power of radio to raise food and cash donations for local food banks and charitable organizations serving Duncan, Chemainus, Lake Cowichan, Crofton and Ladysmith.
Last year, thanks to our incredibly generous community, a record 691 PALLETS were purchased! We were absolutely blown away by the response. Those donations helped stock shelves and provide essential items to local families and individuals throughout the year. This year, we’re determined to keep that momentum going!
We’re opening the $500 Pallet Challenge early, giving businesses, organizations and individuals the opportunity to get involved before December arrives. And here’s another reason to jump in early: we want the Cowichan Valley to know YOU’RE helping make a difference! Throughout November, we’ll be giving our early Pallet Challenge supporters extra recognition with on-air mentions, social media exposure and shout-outs as we build excitement for Stuff the Truck! We’ll also be inviting all participating donors to join us at Save-On-Foods in Duncan during Stuff the Truck week, November 30th to December 4th, for a photo that we’ll share on our Stuff the Truck Facebook and Instagram pages!
What Is the Pallet Challenge? ~ Great question!
Years ago, Save-On-Foods created a pallet of essential, everyday items that many families struggle to afford. Items may include flour, toilet paper, powdered milk, canned goods, toiletries and other household necessities. A pallet is packed with approximately 1,000 pounds of essential supplies that will help support people in our community. We’re inviting local businesses, organizations and individuals to step up and accept the challenge by purchasing a pallet (or more) for $500 per pallet. You can even challenge another business, organization or friend to join you! Every pallet makes a difference, and together we can help keep our local food banks and community organizations stocked with the essentials they need.
Ready to accept the challenge?
Head to Cowichan Valley Basket Society to purchase your pallet!
