OSHAWA, ON – The Oshawa FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) today announced their partnership with Feed the Need in Durham for their exhibition game on Saturday, November 15 at 7 PM against the Ottawa Black Bears at the Tribute Communities Centre.
The exhibition game will be open to the public, and the first 3,000 fans will receive a ticket to the game by bringing non-perishable food to put into donation boxes, provided by Feed the Need in Durham, located inside the entrance to the Tribute Communities Centre on Saturday, November 15. All donations will go directly to Feed the Need in Durham.
“When sports and service come together, everyone wins,” said Ben Earle, CEO and President, Feed the Need in Durham. “Through our partnership with the Oshawa FireWolves and the generosity of our community, we’re turning game days into opportunities to make a real difference for our neighbours facing food insecurity in the Durham Region. Together, we’re not just collecting donations—we’re mobilizing an entire region to ensure that no family must choose between paying rent and putting food on the table.”
FireWolves Training Camp begins on November 1 and the November 15 exhibition game at the Tribute Communities Centre will be the Durham Region’s first chance to catch the team in action as they prepare for their inaugural season in Oshawa.
Please bring non-perishable food items to receive a ticket to the game and support Feed the Need in Durham. Doors will open at 6 PM, and fans can enter through Gate 1. Concessions stands and Prospects Bar & Grill will be closed. Accessible seating is available by first come first served.
Learn more about Feed the Need in Durham on their website https://feedtheneedindurham.ca/
Get tickets now for the Oshawa FireWolves Home Opener on Friday, November 28, at 7:30 PM against the Toronto Rock at the Tribute Communities Centre. Visit www.oshawafirewolves.com for more information on tickets and team news.
About Oshawa FireWolves
The Oshawa FireWolves are Durham Region’s professional box lacrosse team, competing in the National Lacrosse League (NLL) out of the Tribute Communities Centre in downtown Oshawa, ON. For more information, visit OshawaFireWolves.com. Follow the team on Facebook at facebook.com/FireWolvesNLL, Twitter @FireWolvesNLL, and Instagram @FireWolvesNLL.
About Feed the Need Durham
For over a decade, Feed the Need in Durham (FTND) has remained at the forefront of Durham Region’s response to food insecurity. FTND is the central emergency food distribution hub for the Durham Region, collecting, rescuing, procuring, and distributing over 2 million pounds of food and household essentials annually to 70 community food programs. These partners include local food banks, emergency meal programs, shelters, in-school nutrition programs, and social service organizations throughout the Durham Region. Through FTND’s coordinated network, we provide over 2 million meals annually to community members, ensuring reliable access to nutritious food for vulnerable individuals.
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