Ekklesia Inner City Ministries
130 King Street West Suite 1800 Toronto Ontario M5X 1e3
Sandwich Runs
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Sandwich Run Details Checklist:
- The evening usually goes from 7:00PM - 10:00PM. During that time, we deliver anywhere from 80 to 100 bagged lunches
- Most sandwich runs begin in the Harbour St. and Spadina Ave. area and conclude at Dundas St. and Victoria St.
- Sandwich runs involve walking for a couple of hours, so we ask that you dress according to the weather. Please wear weather appropriate footwear
- The two types of sandwiches made are peanut butter and jam or bologna and processed cheese. This important because we need the sandwich to last for a few hours without refrigeration. Please do not put butter, margarine, mayo, mustard, relish, lettuce, tomato, etc.
- Bread can be white or whole wheat
- One fruit drink box. Please no glass or carbonated drinks
- One apple; Macintosh or similar soft-fleshed apples only
- One snack item; cookies or granola bars
Photo Credit: Godarlinggo
The Sandwich Run is much more than delivering food to street-involved people. It is a relational outreach during which meaningful communication can take place and bridges of trust are built to reach the people on the street.
For many years, Project 417 has resisted the need to collect a fee for the operation of the Sandwich Run. However, due to on-going and increasing operating expenses, combined with a sharp decrease in charitable donations, this is a necessary step to ensure that Project 417 will continue to provide your groups with an effective and rewarding ministry experience.
The $10 per person fee will help contribute to the following services:
- Experienced Project 417 team leaders
- Group Safety Orientation and debrief session
- Team development, administration costs, office and other costs
- Vehicle and travel expense
Group Sandwich Runs usually take place on Friday and Saturday evenings in Toronto, and Saturday afternoons in Hamilton.
Check our Monthly Calendar for open dates.
Ideally, we like to keep the size of the group to a maximum of 35 people. If you are interested in coming on a day where another group has already booked, please ensure that the total combined numbers of both groups will not exceed 35.
Please email sandwichruns@project 417.com to book your group. When your sandwich run has been confirmed, we will advise you on the number of bagged lunches to bring.
What if I want to come as an individual?
Book an outreach opportunity with Project417, check out our Monthly Calendar for availability
