The Ottawa Senators have made a major donation to the Ottawa Food Bank as it faces a shortage of donations.
"The Senators Community Foundation has committed a $75,000 gift to the Ottawa Food Bank to provide 21,300 meals to food insecure families in Ottawa," it said. "We will also be addressing this immediate need by inviting fans bring non-perishable food items to upcoming events.""We are incredibly grateful for your support in helping us provide to the network of food programs and community.
The Senators were responding to recent news coverage by CTV News Ottawa about a donation shortage at the Ottawa Food Bank. Earlier this week, Ottawa Food Bank CEO Rachael Wilson said she had to cancel about half of the food bank's volunteer sorting shifts because there weren't enough donations to sort.
"We recognize this as a sign that high food prices are understandably impacting donor habits," the Food Bank said. Wilson said the Ottawa Food Bank spent $900,000 last month alone to buy food and ensure visitors would be able to get food if they need it.
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