Residents of the William Punnett Housing Co-op (WPHC) are holding a food and cash-raising drive on August 31 in support of the Daily Bread Food Bank to help those in need.

The Co-op, at 3077 Lake Shore Blvd. W., is where the Goodyear Tire plant once stood between Kipling and Islington Avenues.

The residents of the 99 apartment and 29 townhouse units, are rallying August 31 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. to raise 500 pounds of food and $500 to support the food bank, on New Toronto Street.

“One of our seven core principles is concern for community, and we are very concerned about our neighbours ability to eat regular healthy meals and keep a roof over their heads,” said Sue-Ellen Patcheson, an organizer, in a release.

She said housing affordability and rising grocery prices are having a very dire effect on food bank usage.

Patcheson said there were over 350,000 visits to a Toronto food bank in one month alone and record amounts of people are using them.

A local blues band “Blue Dog Rodeo” will be performing. There will be raffles for prizes provided by local merchants, and fresh corn on the cob will be available.

For more information email friendsofwilliampunnettcoop@gmail.com.