Ironman works with WCSS to Knockout Hunger

Whistler Community Services Society (WCSS) is excited to announce a partnership with the IRONMAN Foundation to launch a "Knockout Hunger Campaign". On Thursday, August 22, at 4:00 PM the IRONMAN Foundation and WCSS will be at Whistler Olympic Plaza to send approximately 50 athletes, with reusable grocery bags to be distributed to Whistler homes. Whistlerites are being asked to use these bags to donate non-perishable goods to the WCSS Food Bank. IRONMAN athletes will break out into teams so all areas of the community can be reached.  The Athletes will canvas the neighbourhoods of the community on their bikes. In the bag, residents will find a much needed food item list and a drop off location in their neighbourhood for the full bags.  The IRONMAN Foundation has a duty to provide "Service through Sport and a Commitment to the Community" and the Knockout Hunger Campaign is how they will accomplish this in Whistler.

The Whistler Food Bank served 2,539 people in 2012 and over 500 times it was children receiving help. The number one reason cited for use of the food bank was underemployment and most people only needed it 1-3 times over the year. During the summer months the Food Bank receives fewer donations and as the slow season approaches it is important to fill the shelves.  Many residents turn to the Food Bank to feed themselves and their families. Whistler Community Services Society (WCSS) works with community partners, members, funders and other non-profits to provide programs and services that support social sustainability in Whistler.