Members of the York Regional Police Court Services Bureau remind all residents of the 9th Annual Jump on the Wagon campaign starting this weekend at local grocery stores.

Residents are invited to fill a York Regional Police prisoner wagon with food items which will then be distributed to local food banks across York Region in time for the holidays. Some of the non-perishable food items required by those in need include, peanut butter, canned meats (tuna, sardines, salmon, spam), breakfast cereals, baby food and formula and canned fruits and vegetables. It’s anticipated that more than 1,000 families will benefit from this food drive.

Prisoner wagons and police cruisers will be stationed at the following locations between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on the following dates:

Saturday, November 22, 2008, at Costco, 18182 Yonge Street, East Gwillimbury
Sunday, November 23, 2008, at Costco, 71 Colossus Drive, Woodbridge
Saturday, November 29, 2008, at Metro (former Dominion), 16640 Yonge Street, Newmarket
Sunday, November 30, 2008, at Metro (former Dominion),16640 Yonge Street, Newmarket
Saturday, December 6, 2008, at Zehrs , 24018 Woodbine Avenue, Keswick
Sunday, December 7, 2008, at Zehrs, 24018 Woodbine Avenue, Keswick


On Saturday, December 13, 2008, the final event will occur at Loblaws McCowan Market, 200 Bullock Drive, in the Town of Markham between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

This initiative is supported by members of York Regional Police and our community partners to assist those in need during the holiday season and runs in partnership with the Toys for Tots campaign and the Quiet Food Drive.

York Regional Police is proud to be part of such a giving community.

Media is invited to attend.

For more information on this event contact York Regional Police Special Constable Dyana Dintino at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7600.