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The Ottawa Food Bank’s 40th Anniversary Raffle Supports the KickStart After 4 Club Programs!

In honour of the Ottawa Food Bank’s 40th anniversary, we are thrilled to offer you a chance to experience Taylor Swift perform live in Toronto!

Raffle tickets cost $40 per ticket and proceeds from the raffle will support KickStart After 4 Club Programs.

KickStart After 4 Club Programs provide healthy snacks for school-aged children during the school year. With 18 after-school locations across Ottawa, these programs are critical to ensuring children have enough energy to grow, learn, and play.

A maximum of 701 tickets are available which makes it possible to raise up to $28,040 for the KickStart After 4 Club Programs through the raffle.

*Players of this lottery must reside in Ontario and be 18 years of age or older. Read the full rules on RaffleBox.

The prize includes two tickets to the Taylor Swift concert in Toronto on Friday, November 15th, 2024 and a $300 VIA Rail gift card to help get you and a friend to and from Toronto!

A huge thank you to Dr. John I. Kershman Orthodontics and Periodontics for donating the Taylor Swift concert tickets to raise funds for the KickStart After 4 Club Programs!

Raffle Details

  • Ticket Price: $40
  • Purchase Location: Only Online on Rafflebox
  • Raffle Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 9am.
  • Prizes: 2 tickets to the Taylor Swift concert in Toronto on Friday, November 15th, 2024 and a $300 VIA Rail gift card to help get you and a friend to and from Toronto.
  • Rules: Read the full rules here.

No school supply is as critical as a healthy snack or meal.

37% of those served by Ottawa Food Bank network are children. The KickStart After 4 Club Programs purchase and deliver thousands of nutritious snacks monthly to children in after-school programs across Ottawa.

This program is a significant investment in the health and future of our community’s children, ensuring they have access to nutrient-dense food that supports their development.

How Can You Help?

By purchasing a raffle ticket, you are directly contributing to the success of the KickStart After 4 Club Programs. Each ticket purchased helps provide healthy snacks for kids in Ottawa. 

Proceeds of the raffle help provide:

  • Healthy Snacks for Every Child: Our snacks provide a serving from each food group, offering essential nutrients to keep children focused and active.
  • Support for After-School Programs: Many after-school programs include homework clubs and cooking classes, providing a safe and supportive environment for children to learn and grow.
  • Positive Impact: Last school year, the KickStart After 4 Club Programs supported 18 after-school programs across Ottawa and served an incredible 58,175 snacks.

Let’s Make a Difference Together

  • Spread the Word: Share this blog post with your friends, family, and social networks to help us reach more people.
  • Join Us Virtually on Raffle Day: We will be doing a draw and calling the winner. The video will be uploaded across our social channels.

The winner will be drawn on Tues, Oct 8th @ 9am so stay by your phone because we could be calling YOU!

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One Response

  1. Hi! I was wondering if, since all the tickets are sold, the raffle date could be moved forward?

    It will be very difficult for the winner to find accommodations in Toronto that close to the date, so it might be nice to announce the winner sooner.

    Thanks!

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