2,000 Local Apples to City Councillors: Farmers and Torontonians Call on City to Buy Local Food
Friday, October 17, 2008
2,000 Local Apples to City Councillors:
Farmers and Torontonians Call on City to Buy Local Food
MEDIA EVENT
WHEN: Monday, October 20, 2008, 10:00 AM
WHERE: Right Behind City Hall at Elizabeth Street and Hagerman.
WHAT:
10 AM: Media conference: Jamie Kirkpatrick, Toronto Environmental Alliance introduces Charles Stevens (Wilmot Orchards), who donated the apples. Jamie explains how apples represent Torontonians petition for City to pass a local sustainable food procurement policy.
10:15 AM: Children (and their parents) from local day cares deliver apples in wagons to Councillors’ Offices.
PHOTO/VIDEO OPS:
- 2,000 apples in about 30 bushels
- Children delivering apples in wagons to Councillors’ offices.
For more information, contact:
Jamie Kirkpatrick, Campaigner, Toronto Environmental Alliance: Cell: 416-895-3406
Dr. Franz Hartmann, Executive Director, Toronto Environmental Alliance: Cell: 416-606-8881