Show Compassion:
Help Make Our World A Better Place
This year, Kortright Hills P.S. students and staff would like to focus
on helping our local community AND our global community during
this holiday season. Our local focus is the Guelph Food Bank and
our international one is the Buzu Village in Africa.
The KHPS Food Drive
Monday, December 5th - Wednesday, December 14th
The following are items that are needed:
Proteins. Canned meats such as tuna, chicken or fish are high in protein and low in
saturated fat. Peanut butter is rich in protein and high in monounsaturated and
polyunsaturated oils, the "good fats." These are among the most expensive foods -- too
expensive for food banks to buy large quantities.
Soups and stews. They are filling, particularly the "chunky" soups, and contain liquid for
hydration. In addition, soups can be filled with protein and vegetables.
Rice and pasta. In addition, grain-based foods, such as pasta, are a good source of fiber
and complex carbohydrates.
Cereal, including oatmeal. Breakfast cereals can be an additional source of protein, and
most cereals today include a variety of vitamins and minerals.
Canned vegetables, including tomatoes and tomato sauce. Studies indicate that
canned vegetables have about the same nutritional value as fresh vegetables.
Canned or dried beans and peas. A staple of diets as early as 6700 B.C., beans are a
low-fat source of protein and fiber.
Canned fruits. Only a small amount of vitamin C is lost in the canning process, making
these a healthy choice.
Fruit juice - canned, plastic or boxed. Make sure it's 100% juice.
Prepared box mixes such as macaroni and cheese or Hamburger Helper.
Shelf-stable milk. This includes dehydrated milk, canned evaporated milk and instant
breakfasts.
Monetary donations are also accepted – please make cheques payable to:
Guelph Food Bank
Buzu Village Project
Dr. Sohn, a Guelph family physician, is generously donating his time in January 2012 to
construct a school in Nigeria for the Buzus. Girls, boys, men and women would be able to
attend the school, and initially, classes would focus on literacy and learning the English
language. Please visit the website www.buzuvillage.com for more information. The
project is in need of the following:
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School supplies – pencils, crayons, pencil crayons, erasers, notebooks, etc.
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Sports team uniforms (soccer, basketball, baseball, etc.)
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Simple, easy-to-read, gently used books i.e., alphabet, picture, pattern
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Monetary donations – cheques made payable Dr. Sohn’s African Project, or see
website for other payment options
Please send all donations into the school no later than Wednesday,
December 21st.