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Put the Boots to HungerTogether, we are putting our best boot forward and working to create a hunger-free community.
Put the boots to Hunger
Stomp out hunger this summer
The Put the Boots to Hunger™ campaign raises important food and funds for the Calgary Food Bank through the Stampede season, at a time when it is typically slower for donations. This campaign is comprised of two initiatives to help feed Calgarians in need, community events and the donation of the of Burnet Duckworth & Palmer LLP’s (BD&P) chuckwagon tarp.
During the 10 days of Stampede, businesses, community organizations and individuals invite the Calgary Food Bank to be part of their event to collect food and funds. Are you holding a Stampede event and want to invite the Food Bank? Please complete our booking request form. For more information on please contact Caitlin Reid at 403.253.2059 ext. 239 or by email.
Pivotal to the success of the Put the Boots to Hunger Campaign is the donation of BD&P’s chuckwagon tarp to the Calgary Food Bank, where each night a different business sponsors the BD&P Put the Boots to Hunger™ chuckwagon tarp.
Over the last decade, thanks to the generous support of the Calgary Community, the campaign has raised more than $4.1 million dollars in food and funds to help feed families and individuals in crisis over the summer months.
Because of you
Thank You YYC
$268,000
food and funds raised
Chuckwagon Sponsorship
BD&P Put the Boots to Hunger™ Chuckwagon Tarp
Pivotal to the success of the Put the Boots to Hunger Campaign is the donation of Burnet Duckworth & Palmer LLP (BD&P) chuckwagon tarp to the Calgary Food Bank,.
The Calgary Food Bank does not purchase the Chuckwagon tarp. BD&P generously donates the tarp to us to use as a fundraising initiative. Each evening a different company sponsors the BD&P chuckwagon tarp.
Companies have the opportunity to be a day sponsor for the BD&P Put the Boots to Hunger™ chuckwagon tarp with the funds going directly to the Calgary Food Bank.
Sponsorship includes brand recognition and exclusive access to a corporate hosting night during the chuckwagon races at the GMC Rangeland Derby.
our driver 2018
Dustin Gorst
The 2017 season saw Dustin post 4 top ten runs, including two first place runs at the Battle of the Rockies and two other runs that cracked the top five on the night. A third generation chuckwagon competitor, Dustin is the grandson of former driver Art Gorst, son of driver Gary Gorst, brother to driver Logan Gorst, and cousin to former driver Layne Bremner. Dustin, his wife Jaycee and son Klinch Dustin make their home in Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan.
Thank You
Our Chuckwagon Tarp Sponsors
“I understand that each sponsor is proud of their company and very passionate about what they do and for them to tie Dustin Gorst to their company name means a lot to me. I’m very proud to represent each and every company. Thank you.”
Dustin Gorst, Chuckwagon Driver
What you need to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Food Bank pay for the chuckwagon tarp?
No. The Calgary Food Bank does not purchase the Chuckwagon tarp. Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP (BD&P) generously donates the tarp to us to use as a fundraising initiative.
Companies can be a day sponsor for the Put the Boots to Hunger chuckwagon tarp with the funds going directly to the Calgary Food Bank. Sponsorship includes brand recognition and exclusive access to a corporate hosting night during the chuckwagon races at the GMC Rangeland Derby.
How does my event help the Food Bank?
There are many ways to help raise food and funds during the Put the Boots to Hunger campaign:
- You can have the Calgary Food Bank be a part of your personal or corporate Stampede event.
- Request to have Calgary Food Bank volunteers at your event to collect food and funds and issue tax receipts on behalf of the food bank.
- Request to have food donation boxes at your event.
- Collect cash donations for the Calgary Food Bank.
- Hold a 50/50 draw!
- Charge admission to your Stampede breakfast or BBQ and donate those funds to the Calgary Food Bank.
If you holding a Stampede event and are inviting the Food Bank to collect donations of food and funds, please complete our booking request form.
How does this campaign raise money?
There are two ways we generate food and funds from this event.
- Companies can be a day sponsor for the Put the Boots to Hunger chuckwagon tarp with the funds going directly to the Calgary Food Bank. Sponsorship includes brand recognition and exclusive access to a corporate hosting night during the chuckwagon races at the GMC Rangeland Derby.
- Organizations and individuals invite the Calgary Food Bank to be part of their stampede event to collect food and cash donations.
How does this campaign raise money?
There are two ways we generate food and funds from this event.
- Companies can be a day sponsor for the Put the Boots to Hunger chuckwagon tarp with the funds going directly to the Calgary Food Bank.
- Organizations and individuals invite the Calgary Food Bank to be part of their stampede event to collect food and cash donations. For more information, visit the Put the Boots to Hunger campaign page.
How can I get involved?
There are three ways to get involved:
- By hosting an event in conjunction with the Calgary Food Bank.
- Attend an event and bring a food or cash donation.
- Volunteer to collect food or cash donations at events.