What is Club Week?
In 2017, 4-H Saskatchewan introduced Club Week. This is the first week of November (from Monday to Sunday), encompassing Show Your 4-H Colours Day. Club Week was introduced as a way to connect 4-H members across the province through their 4-H pride, while giving back to the community.
Every year, we will have a different Sustainability Initiative for 4-H members to participate in. The first year, we decided to donate to the local food banks across the province. We donated a collective 2,042 pounds of food! It was exciting to see so many 4-H families participating. In 2018, the Sustainability Initiative was a clothing drive, to help support the Saskatchewan Association for Community Living and we surpassed our goal!
In 2019, since our theme for the year is "4-H, Food and You," we are donating to food banks across the province. We have a goal of 3,000 pounds of food donated by 4-H'ers to their local food banks. Remember to contact the office and let us know how many pounds you have donated, so we can keep track. Money counts towards the total too! Each dollar will equal one pound of food.
Every year, we will have a different Sustainability Initiative for 4-H members to participate in. The first year, we decided to donate to the local food banks across the province. We donated a collective 2,042 pounds of food! It was exciting to see so many 4-H families participating. In 2018, the Sustainability Initiative was a clothing drive, to help support the Saskatchewan Association for Community Living and we surpassed our goal!
In 2019, since our theme for the year is "4-H, Food and You," we are donating to food banks across the province. We have a goal of 3,000 pounds of food donated by 4-H'ers to their local food banks. Remember to contact the office and let us know how many pounds you have donated, so we can keep track. Money counts towards the total too! Each dollar will equal one pound of food.
2019 Sustainability Initiative - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Sustainability Initiative?
Each year, 4-H clubs from across Saskatchewan work together to give back to our communities through our Annual Sustainability Initiative, which happens during Club Week. Club Week will take place November 4-10, 2019. This year, we are doing a food drive.
Why are we donating to food banks?
This year, our theme is "4-H, Food and You." Food banks have a connection to agriculture, since they help feed the hungry. It is a great way to give back to your local community and families in need, while also connecting to agriculture.
Is it a fundraiser for 4-H Clubs?
No, the Sustainability Initiative is not a fundraiser. This initiative was created to show 4-H’ers’ community spirit and engagement. The goal of the Sustainability Initiative is to bring more awareness to 4-H and the great things our members do in their home communities.
How do we participate?
It is really easy to participate! The first step is to gather food donations from your 4-H members or in your community. Have a drop off location at one leader’s house or have a 4-H meeting and ask all your 4-H members to bring donations of non-perishable food items. If you wish to go a step further, you could do a door-to-door food drive, ask to put a donation box and posters at your local school or community centre, host an event where admission is free or reduced with a donation – the possibilities are endless!
What items are most needed at Saskatchewan food banks?
Make sure to contact your local food bank to see what items they may need! Sometimes collecting cash donations is the best option, as it gives them an opportunity to buy fresh produce, meat and dairy for people in need.
If you are collecting non-perishable food items and not cash, some good suggestions are:
What is our goal?
Our goal is to collectively donate 3,000 pounds of food across the province! If you have cash donations, each dollar will count as a pound of food. There will be a “thermometer” tracking the progress during club week, which will be updated on social media throughout the week.
How do we tell the 4-H office how much we collected?
Call the office at 306-933-7727 to speak with one of the regional 4-H specialists or the program and communications specialist:
Shelby (North East) – northeast@4-h.sk.ca
Kalynne (North West) – northwest@4-h.sk.ca
Melodi (South East) – southeast@4-h.sk.ca
Kaitlyn (South West) – southwest@4-h.sk.ca
Jodi (Communications) – communications@4-h.sk.ca
Each year, 4-H clubs from across Saskatchewan work together to give back to our communities through our Annual Sustainability Initiative, which happens during Club Week. Club Week will take place November 4-10, 2019. This year, we are doing a food drive.
Why are we donating to food banks?
This year, our theme is "4-H, Food and You." Food banks have a connection to agriculture, since they help feed the hungry. It is a great way to give back to your local community and families in need, while also connecting to agriculture.
Is it a fundraiser for 4-H Clubs?
No, the Sustainability Initiative is not a fundraiser. This initiative was created to show 4-H’ers’ community spirit and engagement. The goal of the Sustainability Initiative is to bring more awareness to 4-H and the great things our members do in their home communities.
How do we participate?
It is really easy to participate! The first step is to gather food donations from your 4-H members or in your community. Have a drop off location at one leader’s house or have a 4-H meeting and ask all your 4-H members to bring donations of non-perishable food items. If you wish to go a step further, you could do a door-to-door food drive, ask to put a donation box and posters at your local school or community centre, host an event where admission is free or reduced with a donation – the possibilities are endless!
What items are most needed at Saskatchewan food banks?
Make sure to contact your local food bank to see what items they may need! Sometimes collecting cash donations is the best option, as it gives them an opportunity to buy fresh produce, meat and dairy for people in need.
If you are collecting non-perishable food items and not cash, some good suggestions are:
- dry pasta
- canned meats and fish
- meat alternatives, such as peanut butter
- canned vegetables without added sodium
- hot and cold ceral
- whole grains, such as brown rice
- baby formula, pureed baby food
- dry lentils
- powdered/canned milk or shelf stable almond, soy or rice milk
- canned fruit with no added sugar
What is our goal?
Our goal is to collectively donate 3,000 pounds of food across the province! If you have cash donations, each dollar will count as a pound of food. There will be a “thermometer” tracking the progress during club week, which will be updated on social media throughout the week.
How do we tell the 4-H office how much we collected?
Call the office at 306-933-7727 to speak with one of the regional 4-H specialists or the program and communications specialist:
Shelby (North East) – northeast@4-h.sk.ca
Kalynne (North West) – northwest@4-h.sk.ca
Melodi (South East) – southeast@4-h.sk.ca
Kaitlyn (South West) – southwest@4-h.sk.ca
Jodi (Communications) – communications@4-h.sk.ca
