Just before the holidays began and after watching the bad news roll in day after day in the media, I decided that this was finally the year I was going to really help out with the local food bank.  Working with the food bank is something I've always wanted to do, it was just a matter of working out the best 'how' to spread the word.

So I wrote a song called 'Give', a threadbare little Christmas carol of sorts that tries to become something a little bigger in the end. It came about based on my desire to want to help out but not knowing how or where to begin, and realizing that just giving any way you can is the most important part.  I hope this will inspire others to simply STOP over the holidays and remember the folks to which a hot meal isn't something to be taken for granted. 

For folks in the Collingwood area, I'll be hosting a benefit show for the Salvation Army Food & Toy Drive at JD'S BAR & GRILL with lots of great musicians in the area, including Romney Getty, Craig Smith, Chuck Baker, and many more.  The event starts at 7:30 p.m., admission is a non-perishable food or grocery item (toilet paper is always a good one they say!) or a cash donation.

Please seek out your local food bank, or remember those big boxes around the grocery stores that you can leave food at, and pick up a little something (or somethings) extra for them on your way out.  They can always use volunteers too!

For more information on the over 700,000 people in Canada alone that need your help, visit Food Banks Canada at http://www.cafb-acba.ca/main.cfm

Or visit the Salvation Army website at http://www.salvationarmy.ca/

Thanks,
Aaron