40 students from École des Hautes Plaine spent 24 hours outside Thursday to Friday to raise money and non-perishable items for the Airdrie Food Bank.
In their 14th edition of the 24 Hours Against Hunger, around $2200 along with many non-perishable food items were donated, explained Joëlle Barrette, a teacher and school guidance counsellor.
"Our goal is always to fill up a truck with food and raise money while also raising awareness. This year, we had more money than food. The night was pretty cold for the students, but we made it through, and everybody slept outside."
She went on to share how the idea came about.
"The idea came from the students; they wanted to spend the night outside during the winter, but we said no. Then we decided to do it, but to fundraise for the Airdrie Food Bank."
She explained that it was good for the students to see what it's like to sleep outside during the cold so they know what it feels like as some people who might access the food bank might not have a home.
"Yesterday, during the day was mostly fun and games, but when it came to nighttime and the early morning, they wanted to go inside."
Barrette concluded by thanking everybody who has contributed to their fundraiser, and who people will keep on donating to the food bank as the need is there.
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