The fact Downtown Rotary Blues for Food has been happening for 28 years now, and the fact the Sudbury Food Bank has been the beneficiary since Day 1, reinforces the need for the food bank will be around for a long time, said the executive director of the Downtown BIA.
Maureen Luoma said she's happy her organization can play a bit of a role in filling the shelves.
Since its inception, Downtown Blues for Food has raised $300,000 and collected more than 68 tons of food items to help feed the hungry.
On June 9, the popular music showcase returns to Durham Street, bringing with it nine local bands to entertain the hundreds who attend.
The lineup is comprised of Johnny Williams and Kelsey, Low Guns, Zamboni Slim, Ace & The Cobras, The Dazed, Elijah and the Blackburners, Coldshot, Tommy Fyfe & The Whiskey River Blues Band and the Bluez Brotherz Tirbute Band.
“We pride ourselves in being able to showcase our local musicians,” Luoma said during the press conference to announce details for this year's event. “We have a lot of great talent, and we have a really great lineup.”
As well, the children's play zone will be set up, featuring a variety of children's activities including Science North's On The Move exhibit. Jumper the Clown will be there, and there will be free wagon rides, too.
The day begins at 11 a.m. Admission is a non-perishable food item or a cash donation. Cash donations are preferable, though, as the food bank is able to take $1 and turn it into $6 worth of groceries.
For more information, visit downtownsudbury.com.
