The Algoma University Hunger Freeze Food Drive returns as part of the 2026 Bon Soo Winter Carnival, inviting university leadership, staff, students, and community members to brave the cold in support of local food pantries—including the Algoma University Students’ Union (AUSU) Food Pantry.
There are two ways to help:

• Sign up to plunge and fundraise as part of the Hunger Freeze team
• Donate non-perishable food items or make a monetary contribution
• Join the fun as a vendor!

As fundraising milestones are reached, registered plungers will take the plunge—helping raise awareness about food insecurity and inspiring community action. The 2026 goal is $5,000 or the equivalent in non-perishable food donations.
Full details are outlined below.

Who: Algoma University, Bon Soo Winter Carnival, community partners, students, staff, and volunteers

What: Algoma University Hunger Freeze Plunge & Food Drive (Bon Soo Winter Carnival community fundraiser)

Where: Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre

When: February 21, 2026 — Registration opens at 11:00 a.m.; Hunger Freeze Plunge begins at approximately 1:00 p.m.
Call to Action: Join the Plunge (Fundraise + Participate)

Community members are encouraged to register as a plunger and help us reach our fundraising goal.

If you’re not plunging, you can still make a big impact by donating:

• Non-perishable food items at any location listed below, or
• A financial contribution online via CanadaHelps

Donation Locations:

• Online via Canada Helps
• Your Neighbourhood Credit Union (YNCU)
• Case’s Music
• George Leach Centre (GLC)
• Sault Ste. Marie OPP
• SSM YMCA
• Interfor

Find us at upcoming community events:

Don’t miss us at the Greyhounds game (Jan. 24) and the Gathering at the Rapids Pow Wow (Feb. 14–15) at the GFL.

Sign up to plunge