phones for food

c/o Food Banks Canada, 303 - 2968 Dundas St. W
Toronto, ON
M6P 1Y8
Phone: 416203924126
http://www.foodbankscanada.ca/main2.cfm?id=01C2D9A9-B6A7-8AA0-651362B574E0C3CB#PFFTF

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The Phones-for-Food program is a multi-partner, cross-sector, environmental fundraiser of Food Banks Canada. The mission of the program is to alleviate hunger and divert waste from landfill sites by raising funds for local food banks through the process of recycling used cell phones.

Donations can be made two easy ways:

1. Postage-paid recycling envelopes are now included in box with select new wireless device sales for Motorola, Nokia, Sony Ericsson, and Samsung. Existing wireless customers can visit www.phonesforfood.com and download a postage-paid mailing label.

2. Donation boxes are available across the country at 1000 Rogers Wireless and Rogers Video locations. A list of all participating locations is available on www.phonesforfood.com

This program is generously supported by Purolator and Rogers.

Environmental Commitment

The Phones-for-Food program began in 2003 as an initiative by the Canadian Association of Food Banks in order to alleviate hunger and divert waste from landfill sites. Since its inception in 2003 to 2007, over $300,000 has been generated for food banks across the country. One wireless device, depending on its age and condition, can be worth $2-$5 when donated, which is the equivalent to a jar of peanut butter or one carton of milk.

"Last year in Canada more than 750,000 people accessed a food bank in one single month," said Charles Seiden, Executive Director of the Canadian Association of Food Banks. "We rely heavily on programs like Phones-for-Food to help local food banks purchase food and staples. This would not be possible without the support of Rogers Wireless who has truly been a leader in finding an easy and convenient way for its customers to donate their old wireless devices by including a new postage-paid recycling envelope with all new purchases."

Social Commitment

"The Phones-For-Food program is a great example of corporate citizenship and environmental leadership," said Environmental Minister Laurel Broten, who attended the launch of the program. "I want to congratulate Rogers and the Canadian Association of Food Banks for working together to keep e-waste out of Ontario's landfills, for ensuring that these phones are recycled in an environmentally responsible way, and for helping people in need in our communities."

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Resources > Green Living/Sustainable Living > Waste (Solid) & Recycling at Home
Resources > Green Living/Sustainable Living > Media & Communications
Resources > Green Living/Sustainable Living > Food & Beverage
Resources > Green Living/Sustainable Living > Computers & Electronics
Resources > Waste (Solid) & Recycling

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