Stock The Bank Resources
HISTORY OF THE STOCK THE BANK CHALLENGE
SUCCI has spearheaded the “Stock the Bank” food and fundraising campaign to benefit the Emergency Student Foodbank for the past 18 years. It is through the generosity of our college community that this annual campaign, supported by college staff has raised over $235000 in support of students in need. In addition, the donation of over 12,000 non-perishable food items has kept the food bank shelves stocked for most of the years. Stock The Bank began in 2006 as a way of supporting the college food bank which at the time was seriously depleted. College departments were divided into teams to compete against one another to see who could bring in the most items. Items and dollars are valued equally one for one. We have continued this tradition for 18 years bringing new twists and incentives to help STOCK THE BANK for students in need!
STUDENT EMERGENCY FUND
It is our belief that the need for students in emergency is greater than just access to food. Students are often faced with unforeseen emergency situations which often threaten the possibility of completion of their studies. Some of these needs cannot be met through the current supports in place. In 2017 we created “THE STUDENT EMERGENCY FUND” which continues to fund the Emergency Student Foodbank. Additionally it provides the opportunity to set aside funds which can be used to provide to students who present to Financial Aid under emergency circumstances and may not meet the criteria for an emergency loan or bursary. During the pandemic, the Student Emergency Fund was merged with the COVID-19 Emergency Fund, to provide broader support to students.
Examples of their unforeseen expenses were:
• Health Issues
• Difficult pregnancy—student had to seek medical assistance in Toronto
• Death of family member, travel expenses that were not anticipated
• Health expenses (that were not covered under student health plan)
• Vehicle expenses resulted from accident – student relied on vehicle as they were out of bus zone
• Having to move out of home
• Mental Health Issues
• Relationship Breakdown/Relocation Expenses
Since it’s inception in 2017, over $150,000 was awarded to students to support their continued education.
TIMELINES
The collection campaign will start on Monday, November 25th and continue until Friday, December 6th (a two week period). Each day we will provide updates via staff news, and email to team captains with your team’s current standing. On this chart you will be compared to the other collection teams in your category. “What if we want to directly challenge another department?” Feel Free. We encourage friendly competition (and not so friendly, but don’t forget RESPECT!).
THE DAILY LEADERBOARD
Daily Collections points will be added to the leaderboard following collections each day (minus the last day where we hold the board for a surprise at the Wrap Up & Celebration on December 9th). Bread & Butter Points will be added to the Team Totals on Friday November 29th. Rainy Day & Payroll Giving Points must be submitted to SUCCI/Advancement by Thursday December 5th at 4pm.
WAYS TO GIVE AND EARN POINTS IN 2024
There are a wide variety of ways to give and earn points for your team in 2024
DONATE NON-PERISHABLE ITEMS
Donate non-perishable items from our attached NEEDS LIST for ONE POINT per item. SUCCI’s team of elves will visit your department daily from November 25 – December 6th and collect items in your donation basket. Items not on the NEEDS LIST will still count, but only at 1 point per item. Points will be added to your Team Total daily.
PARTICIPATE IN A DEPARTMENTAL FUNDRAISER TO RAISE MONEY FOR FOOD/POINTS
Your department may choose to run a fundraiser in support of your Teams efforts for Stock The Bank. There are some limitations on what are acceptable fundraising efforts (Have a chat with Thomas if you have questions generally hot food (unless you have Food Safety Handling) is a no-go, or raffles violate the law (but candy sales don’t….). If you choose to engage in fundraisers, we encourage your Team to fundraise all year long to not put such a heavy burden on the two weeks of Stock The Bank. We encourage teams to not fundraise heavily during the first week of Stock The Bank (Nov 25-28) as to not compete with the Business Students Market Days.
PARTICIPATE IN THE BREAD & BUTTER VOLUNTARY WAGE DEDUCTION FUNDRAISER
Employees are encouraged to donate one (or more) hour of their gross wage that day through a voluntary tax-deductible donation to be made directly to the Student Emergency Fund and College Food Bank. (This deduction will not affect your pension or benefits) by completing the web form linked on your portal in Staff News before November 28th, 2024. Any employee participating in this deduction donation will receive 75 points per hour towards their team donation total. Points will be added to your Team Total on Friday November 29th. Tax receipts will be used for your donation. CLICK HERE TO DONATE
DONATE THROUGH ADVANCEMENTS EMPLOYEE PAYROLL GIVING CAMPAIGN
Connect with Advancement and participate in this year’s Employee Giving Campaign designating your donation to the STUDENT EMERGENCY FUND OR SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES to support students in need. Each donation designated to one of these areas will be awarded 250 points towards your Team Total (regardless of the amount of the donation). These points will be added to the Team Total on the Final Day (December 6th). Advancement will also accept one time donations which will also be counted for points. These donations must be submitted to Advancement by Thursday December 5th, 2024 at 4pm to count for points. CLICK HERE TO DONATE
GIVE CASH DONATIONS TO THE RAINY DAY FUND TO SUPPORT FOOD SECURITY INITIATIVES
Teams will have the opportunity to donate cash/e-transfer to SUCCI’s RAINY DAY FUND. These funds will be used to support ending food insecurity on campus as needs and opportunities arise. These funds are currently supporting the student subsidy for the Community Food Market and more. These donations will be worth 5 points per dollar
LARGE & ACADEMIC TEAMS DONATION MAXIMUM - $1500 | SMALL TEAMS MAXIUMUM - $800
Additional donations above this amount are welcome but will only be counted at 1 point per dollar.
These donations must be submitted to SUCCI by Thursday December 5th, 2024 at 4pm.
SHOP AT THE BUSINESS STUDENT’S ENTERPRISE CHALLENGE MARKET DAYS
Consider supporting the Student Emergency Fund by shopping at the Business Students Market Days from November 25th to 28th in the Shuniah Student Lounge or outside the Ryan Hall Cafeteria. Students will be selling upcycled crafts or experiences during the day. Booths will accept cash, tap or e-transfer (may very by booth). These sales will not count for Team Points.
JOIN US AT A PANCAKE BREAKFAST BY DONATION
Kick-Off the “Season of Giving” in the Shuniah Student Lounge on Friday November 22nd from 8am – 10am. Enjoy bacon, juice, coffee and freshly made pancakes and get in the spirit of the season. Donations of money (cash or tap) and non-perishables are welcome. We will be at the Aviation Centre on December 3 from 8am – 9:30am, the McIntyre on December 4th from 8am – 10am and the Dorion Building from 8am – 9:30am with additional Pancake Breakfasts By Donation. These donations will not count for Team Points.
INCENTIVES:
On top of the best bragging rights of the year, the top collection teams (large and small and academic) have the opportunity to each win a $150 donation to the charity of your department’s choice! Charity of Choice must be submitted to [email protected] by Friday December 29th, 2024. And, let’s not forget about the Dollarama Frame with the Snazzy Certificate Printed by SUCCI to hang in your office!
It’s the least we can do in this season of giving. All participating departments will receive a thank you at our Wrap Up Event in the Shuniah Student Lounge on December 9th. Awards for winning teams will be recognized during that time, as well as a chance to come together as a community and celebrate all the good we can do in our community.
2024 COLLECTION TEAM DIVISIONS
LARGE COLLECTION TEAMS
- Administration (HR, Financial Services, Purchasing & Negahneewin Office & Senior Team)
- Registration, Admissions, Recruitment, Financial Aid, Marketing & The Hub
- Student Success, Apiwin, Health Services, & SUCCI
- Facility Services & Public Safety, Best Cleaners & The Wellness Centre
SMALL COLLECTION TEAMS
- Paterson Library Commons & Follett
- IT, Computer Services & The Print Shop
- International Education Centre, Sodexo & CLC Residence
- The Children Family Centre, Applied Research & Advancement
ACADEMIC COLLECTION TEAMS
- School of Aviation & School of Engineering Technology (Faculty Included)
- School of Business, Hospitality and Media Arts (Faculty Included)
- School of Health, Negahneewin & Community Services (Faculty Included)
- Regional Workforce Development, Distance & Continuing Education, NEW, & Academic Upgrading
AS A TEAM CAPTAIN:
Your role is to motivate your team, liaise with other Captains on your team, spread the word of Campaign/Challenge and come up with a strategy.
Put your donation basket in a prominent place in your office
Keep the competition on the minds and in the hearts of your team mates
Fill up your donation box and organize fundraisers
Check your email and Staff News for your stats and share to motivate support
Beat the other teams (we know how competitive you are!)
We thank you in advance for your generous participation
THANK YOU FOR COMING ALONG FOR THIS EXCITING JOURNEY IN SUPPORT OF OUR STUDENTS!
