James McAra, CEO of the Calgary Food Bank, collected over $3,000 during his 69-second shopping spree at London Drugs.

London Drugs hosted James McAra, CEO of the Calgary Food Bank, for a Supermarket Sweep-style shopping spree to raise awareness for the food bank’s most needed items and to help them deal with the spike in need due to the downturn in the energy sector.

In just 69-seconds, Mr. McAra collected over $3,000 worth of food from the grocery aisles at London Drugs. All food collected was donated by London Drugs and one generous customer.

London Drugs has donated more than 40,000 pounds of non-perishable food items to food banks in Alberta where stores are located, including the Calgary Food Bank.

Here is a list of items the Calgary Food Bank currently needs most:

• Fruit juice (1L)
• Pasta
• Pasta sauce
• Peanut butter
• Pull-top meals and soups
• Canned meat, fruit, tomatoes, vegetables, beans, fish
• Baby diapers sizes 3, 4, 5 and 6
• Baby formula with iron
• Baby food (jars)
• Canned or dry lentils
• Rice

This holiday season London Drugs spread Christmas Cheer to organizations and groups across Western Canada.

London Drugs is proud to host City TV Food Bank Friday at the London Drugs location on Granville and Georgia for the third year in a row. On Friday, December 12, from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM customers are encouraged to stop by in support of the Greater Vancouver Food Bank.

The Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society (GVFBS) is a non-profit organization with the intent to help nourish individuals by providing healthy food, education and training. The GVFBS gives support to over 28,000 people every week through 15 food depots and over 100 community agencies throughout the Lower Mainland.

To kick-start the morning, the Sonic FM team will be on-site live with the Kid Carson morning show from 6:00AM to 10:00 AM. Throughout the event, Breakfast Television will be filming live on location and the GVFBS team will be there to give a helping hand as well.

A suggested list of items that can be donated at Food Bank Friday event are as follows:

• Protein meat/fish/beans
• Natural peanut butter
• Whole wheat pasta/rice
• Pasta sauce
• Canned Fruit & vegetables
• 100% Fruit juice
• Low-sugar cereal
• Infant food & formula

SonicFM will continue broadcasting live throughout the afternoon until 6:00 PM.

There will be a cash donation box for the Great Vancouver Food Bank Society on site throughout the entire day.

London Drugs, Jack FM Radio and 660 News Partner to Collect Gifts for Forgotten 10 to 17-year-olds in Calgary

Every year, many parents or guardians struggle to afford gifts for their children during the holidays. While toy drives are making a big difference in the lives of many of these children, the amount of gifts donated for tweens and teens falls short of the demand.

London Drugs has partnered with Jack FM Radio Calgary and 660 News Calgary to support donations of gifts for young people between the ages of 10 and 17 for the seventh annual Toys 4 Teens holiday campaign. The campaign is part of the Salvation Army’s Family Christmas Assistance Program, which aims to put Christmas gifts in the hands of those less fortunate throughout Calgary.

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Our team visited White Rock, BC recently to tour the beautiful two-story house that is one of the grand prizes for the Millionaire Designer Home Lottery. London Drugs has been a proud supporter of the popular Millionaire Designer Home Lottery for the past 19 years and customers can purchase tickets at any of our locations. Since its inception, more than 60 million has been raised for the VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation, helping more than 200,000 people.

“We are very fortunate to have the support of the Millionaire Designer Home Lottery for almost two decades,” said VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation Senior Vice President, Brian Dowling, who was in attendance at a special media unveiling on Thursday. “Almost every area providing critical patient care at Vancouver General Hospital has equipment that has been funded by this lottery. Funds raised significantly improve the quality of care for patients and families. We thank everyone who has purchased tickets for past lotteries and thank those in advance who will be buying tickets for this lottery.”

VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation Senior Vice President, Brian Dowling, and Shirlyn Baskette, Director, Annual Programs.

The VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation uses the funds raised for VGH, UBC Hospital, GF Strong Rehab Centre, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute and Vancouver Community Health Services. VGH is also BC’s only accredited Level 1 Trauma Centre and, together with UBC Hospital and GF Strong, it is the province’s main referral centre. Most recently, funds went towards purchasing a new bus for a senior living facility because their old one broke down. A bus means a lot to the seniors as it allows them to go out and about around the city.

Watch this short video about the Foundation here.

Right now until tonight at midnight, if you purchase a Millionaire Designer Home Lottery ticket, you are eligible for the Fall VIP Bonus, which includes a $25,000 luxury vacation from Kiwi Collection, spending cash, or a Toyota Camry Hybrid plus spending cash.

You can also tour the Oceanview Home in White Rock daily, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 15574 Pacific Avenue. The property boasts 14-foot ceilings and breathtaking views of Semiahmoo Bay, Mount Baker, and more. It is definitely worth a visit. And, the winner will also receive a new 2014 BMW i3 with the package.

For more information about the Millionaire Designer Home Lottery, please visit www.millionairelottery.com. Tickets are available at all 51 B.C. London Drugs locations.

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