The NuFunk Bob Marley Birthday Tribute is the longest running Bob Marley Tribute in Toronto and one of the hottest reggae concerts of the year showcasing the best of Toronto's original reggae music scene and raising important food donations for the Parkdale Food Bank. This year Lazo & Exodus, Reggaddiction & Rayzalution bands perform hits by Bob Marley for a heartfelt tribute to the reggae superstar and political activist.
Advance ticket holders are asked to bring a non-perishable food donation to the show. We recommend Blue Menu Canned Goods or other healthy options.
The Parkdale Food Bank
http://www.pcfb.ca/
The Parkdale Community Food Bank is a grass roots organization, founded by volunteers in 2007 and serves 3,000 people each month. Located on Queen Street West in the heart of Parkdale, the philosophy reflects a strong commitment to a client-based model, where respect, inclusion and the dignity of their members is the first priority. The food bank uses a shopping system, as opposed to the more common hamper system to maximize selection and respect member's various dietary needs. The Food Bank has only one employee and relies on 50 committed volunteers.With no direct funding from any level of government, The Parkdale Community Food Bank raises all of their funds independently and are depend on donations from individuals and events like the annual Bob Marley Birthday Tribute.