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Do The Math Challenge
Posted on April 13 2010 under Poverty in the Media
Do The Math Challenge
How does the Do The Math Challenge work?
On April 6, 2010, ten high-profile Torontonians (and their families, if they're joining them) will pick up a standard food bank hamper at The Stop. These hampers - which include an array of non-perishable food, as well as a little bit of fresh produce - typically last a person three or four days, though many folks stretch this to a week or ten days.
Our participants will live exclusively off the contents of the hamper for as long as they can. They will not eat out or accept free food or drink (though they are encouraged to eat at least two meals at a drop-in).
They will be allowed to use up to five standard pantry ingredients - oil, flour, salt, coffee, etc. - but are asked to keep track of the quantity of these items used.
Participants have donated to help cover the cost of the food bank hamper so that supplies can be replenished for community members who regularly access the food bank.
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