While itB次元官网网址檚 called 10,000 Tonight, the annual student-led food drive for the Goldstream Food Bank doesnB次元官网网址檛 stop there. Thanks to a solid volunteer base and the generosity of West Shore and Sooke area residents, the event tends to bring in far more.

Belmont secondary leadership teacher Mandart Chan said the drive accepted around 18,000 items last year and has never dipped below the 10,000 mark since it started in the early 2000s.

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This yearB次元官网网址檚 drive takes place on Dec. 7 from 5 to 8 p.m.

Belmont and Royal Bay students will be canvassing just about every home in Langford and Colwood and many in View Royal and Metchosin as well, accepting donations of non-perishable food items.

If youB次元官网网址檙e not going to be home around that time, you can leave your donated items outside. If the students donB次元官网网址檛 happen to make it to your house, donations can be dropped off directly to the schools. Toiletries and new or gently used jackets are also being accepted.

Volunteers are also needed to drive students around the West Shore as they pick up items. To get involved, e-mail bssleadership@gmail.com.

joel.tansey@goldstreamgazette.com