The Algoma University Hunger Freeze Food Drive returns as part of the 2026 Bon Soo Winter Carnival, with university leadership, staff, and community members braving the cold in support of local food pantries, including the Algoma University Students’ Union (AUSU) Food Pantry.

As fundraising milestones are reached, participants will take the plunge, helping to raise awareness about food insecurity while reinforcing the University’s commitment to a caring and inclusive community and inspiring meaningful community action. The 2026 goal is $5,000 or equivalent canned food items.\

Full details are outlined below.

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

What: Algoma University Hunger Freeze, as part of the 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.

Details: Community members are encouraged to donate non-perishable food items at the locations listed below or make a financial contribution in support of Hunger Freeze.

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

Don’t miss us at the Greyhound game Jan. 24 and the Gathering at the Rapids Pow Wow Feb. 14 & 15 at the GFL.