As food insecurity continues to rise, Algoma University is teaming up with the Bon Soo Winter Carnival’s Polar Bear Plunge on Feb. 10, 2024, to lead its second annual Hunger Freeze food drive.

Donations will support the Algoma University Students’ Union (AUSU) Food Pantry, which sees approximately 212 visitors per week and provides food support to an estimated 500 people.

The Pantry relies on donations to continue operations. Last year, we collected the equivalent of 3,500 canned goods, and this year our goal is to exceed that. Join us in making a meaningful impact.

Event Details: 

• Who: Algoma University and Sault Ste. Marie Community
• What: Bon Soo Polar Bear Plunge and Algoma U Hunger Freeze
• When: Feb. 10, 2024 – Registration begins at 12 pm
• Where: Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre, 50 Pim St, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 3G4

You can sign up to support this year’s event by filling out this form.

The deadline to sign up to jump with us is Feb. 5, 2024.

Take the plunge with us and help make a difference in fighting food insecurity on campus!

You can drop off canned food donations at the following locations:
– Algoma University (GLC and Library)
– Northern Community Centre
– John Rhodes Community Centre
– YNCU Curling Centre
– YNCU (Trunk Rd. and Bay St. locations)

Make a Donation $1=1 Can

For questions or to learn about other ways that you can support this campaign, contact Rachel Rankin at [email protected] or 705-949-2301 ext 4366.