Oilers’ Ryan Nugent Hopkins Helps Tackle Hunger at Edmonton Food Bank Drive

Edmonton Food Bank Drive

The Edmonton Food Bank got a big assist with a special fundraising drive featuring Edmonton Oilers Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. Fans lined up for a chance to meet the longtime forward while supporting a great cause. The event brought in much-needed donations, both monetary and non-perishable to help the food bank continue its vital work in the community.

Tamisan Benz-Knight, spokesperson for the Edmonton Food Banks spoke with CFWE on the importance of Ryan’s appearance to help engage with community members to help with donations at the Edmonton Food Bank.

Tamisan Benz-Knight, spokesperson for the Edmonton Food Banks (Photo Credits – Daniel Barker-Tremblay)

With a rough couple of years and high demand for food hampers at the food bank, Benz adds that seeing many community members coming in with donations and smiles on their faces helps to lighten the load with the high demand.

Edmonton Oilers Ryan Nugent-Hopkins signing a jersey at the Edmonton Food Bank (Photo Credits – Daniel Barker-Tremblay)

Benz is hopeful that many that come into the food bank make connections and getting that feel good feeling of donating towards the food bank, along with seeing the engagement from the services the food bank provides towards the community.