Footy for Food is a United Kingdom based non-profit organization centered on utilizing football tournaments as a vehicle to support local food banks.[1] The organization is a sister company of Canada's Five Hole for Food, which was founded in 2010[2] by Richard Loat[3] and is recognized by Food Banks of Canada as an "organizational friend", that "provide[s] partnership assistance, beyond the categories of funds, food, and transportation or other services."[4] Footy for Food states that their mission is to "prove that a generation hungry for change, an engaged corporate community and a national pastime  are the perfect formula for changing the face of fundraising and community impact."[5] Footy for Food is a child organization of Sport for Food.[6]

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  1. ^ Thomas, Andi (8 May 2014). "Introducing Footy for Food". SBNation.com. Retrieved 13 May 2014.
  2. ^ "Five Hole for Food". Toronto.com. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 13 May 2014.
  3. ^ "Shooting pucks to feed the hungry". BurnabyNow.com. 21 June 2013. Retrieved 13 May 2014.
  4. ^ "Organizational Friends". Archived from the original on 2 April 2014. Retrieved 13 May 2014.
  5. ^ "Footy for Food: About". Retrieved 13 May 2014.
  6. ^ "Sport for Food: About". Retrieved 13 May 2014.