The 2nd annual Can Tree Wonderland hosted by Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB) returns with a new partnership alongside the Galleria at Tyler on November 12, 2022, where canned food donations will transform into holiday tree displays for five weeks at 1299 Galleria at Tyler, Riverside, CA, 92503.
“From October through January, we receive a major influx in inquiries from families struggling to put food on the table,” said Carolyn Solar, CEO of FARSB. “Can Tree Wonderland helps us raise awareness for the need while collecting food for the benefit of those seeking food assistance,” said Solar.
Can Tree Wonderland will feature dozens of “trees” built from collected canned food donations. Local businesses, corporations, nonprofits, schools, clubs, and residents are asked to register before collecting enough cans to create their trees or pre-purchase a package to ensure their cans arrive at the event before they do.
Can tree structures will be displayed inside the Galleria at Tyler mall until Thursday, December 15, 2022, allowing mall visitors to vote for their favorites. Award winners will be announced in January 2023.
Once the event concludes, donated cans will help support FARSB’s Inland Empire hunger-relief programs during the winter season.
Each can tree takes an estimated 600 cans of food to create. Groups interested in hosting a food drive and participating in Can Tree Wonderland on Saturday, November 12, must register their canned food drive by Friday, October 28, at www.FeedingIE.org/cantree.
Last year, FARSB was able to collect nearly 20,000 pounds of food which is the equivalent of over 16,000 meals.
Can Tree Wonderland is proudly sponsored by Galleria at Tyler, Albertson/Vons, Vulcan Materials Company, Inland Empire Health Plan, Molina Healthcare, and more.
For more information or to become a sponsor, contact Angela Jugon at ajugon@feedingamericaie.org.