On December 8 at 2pm, musicians from across the Durham Region will gather at the Biltmore Theatre in Oshawa to help feed their neighbours in need – and the need has never been greater.
According to the latest HungerCount Report by Food Banks Canada, in March there were over 2 million visits to food banks in Canada — the highest number in history, with food bank usage nearly doubling over the past five years.
In response, since 2018, the annual Concert to Feed the Need in Durham, presented by a group of Rotary clubs in the Durham Region, has been raising funds that that go directly to Feed the Need in Durham, an agency that distributes 2 million pounds of food each year, working in partnership with 65 hunger relief programs like food banks and shelters, hundreds of volunteers and thousands of community supporters, said a group statement.
“We’re excited to once again be partnering with Rotary Clubs of Durham for the concert,” says Feed the Need in Durham CEO, Ben Earle. “With unprecedented demand for food banks in our community, the need for an event that brings us together with great musicians to help our neighbours has never been greater.”
“It’s gratifying to be able to help feed our neighbours in need.” says Joe Solway of Bowmanville Rotary and producer of the concert which is now in its seventh year. “The fact that so many of our clubs in Durham are working together is a testament to the power of Rotary. And of course I’m grateful to all the musicians who step up year after year to make this show happen.
The lineup runs the gamut of musical genres, from country to classical, and features well-known artists from across the Durham Region: Juno nominee Kalista Wilson, Cale Crowe; Andy Earle, New Moon Junction, Alicia Robicheau, David Shewhuk and Matt Doran.
Tickets are still available and can purchased at: https://tickets.biltmoretheatre.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=76
For more information: https://www.facebook.com/ConcertToFeedTheNeedInDurham/ and https://ftndconcert.ca/
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