On Tuesday, December 3, 2024, the world celebrates the 40th anniversary of Band-Aid's classic song "Do They Know It's Christmas?" It became the catalyst for other global musical charity events like “USA for Africa,” “Farm AID,” and “Live AID,” as well as other social justice causes like “Sun City.”

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Inspired by the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Harry Chapin, and Bob Geldof, plus taking into account this year is the 40th anniversary of Band-Aid’s “Do They Know It’s Christmas?”, I believed we could accomplish something ambitious with finding Trailblazers around the USA (and maybe the world?) to find time to work in their local food banks, soup kitchens, or homeless shelters on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 – the 40th anniversary of the recording’s release to the world.

The information below is where we will gather here in Oklahoma City, OK to work at helping drive forward with an effort to end hunger, while our other Trailblazers take up the cause in their communities from coast to coast.

Together, we can build a world without hunger. We are raising funds for the global organization, WhyHunger, co-founded in 1975 by Harry Chapin. WhyHunger fuels grassroots solutions around the globe that nourish people with healthy food, protect our land and resources and put justice at the center of our food system. Learn more and give here.

Donate Here to lend financial support to WhyHunger! Our goal is to raise $25,000 for their efforts.

If you or someone you know needs help accessing food, the WhyHunger Hotline at 1-800-5-HUNGRY and online search at WhyHunger.org/FindFood helps veterans, seniors, families and working people around the country find food in their neighborhoods in times of need.

********************************* Oklahoma City Event Details *********************************

We will be volunteering at 

Location: 
Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma

Time: 
9:30am - 12:00pm (Please arrive 15 minutes early)

Address:
Volunteer Center
3355 S Purdue Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73179

When you RSVP to the event, please email Jessica Riffe (jessica.riffe@trailblazercgl.com) with First Name, Last Name and Email.

Let's get 10 volunteer spots filled, and if we need more, I can reach out to the Food Bank and see if they have additional volunteer openings.

Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's General Volunteer Information

• Volunteers must be 8 years and older to volunteer.
• Volunteers under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
• We require at least one adult chaperone for every 10 volunteers under the age of 18 (a group of 30 youth would require minimum of three adult chaperones).
• Please wear closed-toe shoes! For safety reasons, you cannot volunteer in open-toed shoes.
• We caution against wearing jewelry that could come off during the volunteer shift.
• Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start of your shift.
• Volunteers who arrive 30 minutes past the volunteer shift start time will be unable to volunteer.
• Read other FAQs here!