2004 DGT Canned Food Drive

DGT is conducting it's 2nd annual Canned Food Drive.  We are collecting non-perishable,
canned/dry goods throughout the month of April.  We hope to deliver our collected items
to the Greater Boston Food Bank by early May.  Last year DGT employees and families
donated over 255 lbs. of food product to the shelter in March 2003.

Similar to last year, DGT will match 1 item for every item donated to this effort.  We
encourage all our employees, clients and vendors to participate in this campaign.  We
hope to top last year's mark by 5% or more.  Thanks in advance for you participation.

 

2004 DGT Walk for Hunger

Join DGT staff for our 4th Annual Walk for Hunger on Sunday-May 2nd.   Those walking with
DGT will be given a DGT shirt and cap.  Beside a corporate donation, DGT will also pledge
$10 to Project Bread for each employee and DGT group participant that completes the walk.
Details about where to meet prior to the walk will be forthcoming, in the meantime if you
have any questions please call DGT's Walk for Hunger team coordinator Alexis Cormier at
617-482-0540 x117.

For more information about Project Bread, click on the logo above and you will be directed
to the web site. Below are some FAQ's regarding The Walk for Hunger:

WWalk for Hunger Frequently Asked Questions

crowd of WalkersWhen is the Walk for Hunger?
This year, the Walk for Hunger is on Sunday, May 2.  The Walk for Hunger is always the first Sunday in May.

Where does the Walk for Hunger begin?
The Walk for Hunger begins and ends on the Boston Common.

What time does the Walk for Hunger start?
You can register and begin walking between 7:00 and 9:00 a.m. on May 2.

How long is the Walk for Hunger?
 The Walk for Hunger route is 20 miles, weaving through Boston, Brookline, Newton, Watertown and Cambridge. You may walk as little or as much as you like.  For those Walkers who choose to walk fewer than 20 miles, free shuttle buses back to the Boston Common are available. It is not important how far you walk, but that you sign up sponsors and join us in the Walk for Hunger.

Is there a pledge minimum for the Walk for Hunger?
The typical Walker raises $100 to help hungry children and families in the coming year, but there is no pledge minimum.

Where does the pledge money from the Walk for Hunger go?
Pledges in the Walk for Hunger will fund 400 food pantries, soup kitchens, food banks and food salvage programs in 124 communities in Massachusetts.

What should I do with my pledges?
You can register and turn in your pledges at the Boston Common between 7 and 9 a.m. You can also send in your pledges after the Walk to:

Project Bread - The Walk for Hunger
160 North Washington Street
Boston, MA 02114

How can I get to the Walk for Hunger?
Take the T!  It's free!  The MBTA will welcome all Walkers with a free ride in the morning between 6 and 9 a.m.—just show your registration card.

Can I ride my bike or in-line skate at the Walk for Hunger?
For safety's sake, please leave in-line skates, scooters, and bikes at home.  Wheelchairs and strollers are welcome!

Can I bring my dog to the Walk?
We ask that you leave pets at home on Walk Day, due to the safety concerns of other Walkers.  Additionally, dogs are not allowed on the buses returning to the Common.

If I make a donation to Project Bread using a credit card, doesn’t the credit card company take a percentage of my donation?
While there is a processing fee for every credit card transaction, making an online donation using a credit card is actually the most efficient and cost-effective way to make a gift. As a non-profit, we have a very low fee schedule (the highest, American Express, is less than 3%). This expense is more than offset because online credit card donations require no Project Bread staff time to process (both cash and check donations do), and the money is immediately available to help hungry people. In addition, by pledging online, you receive instant documentation of your gift, and you ensure that your contact information is correctly entered into our database (as it is automatically transferred as you typed it in).

However, if you prefer to make a contribution by check or money order, we welcome your support. Checks or money orders can be made payable to Project Bread and mailed to: 

Project Bread – The Walk for Hunger
160 North Washington Street, 5th Floor
Boston, MA 02114

Cash donations are also welcome, but please remember that, for security reasons, cash should never be sent through the mail.

Do you still have a question that we didn't address?  Email us at info@projectbread.org and we will be sure to answer your question.