2009 marks the sixth season of Singing for Supper - a cross-Canada concert series raising funds for food banks, ministries and food programs. Stretching coast to coast to coast - from Newfoundland to BC to NWT - this 19 show tour is a unique and affordable Christmas event crafted for families. Tom Jackson takes to the stage for an unforgettable one-hour performance of Christmas favourites in intimate environments ranging from churches to community halls.
The Gift - Order the Single from iTunes Tom's new song, The Gift, can be ordered from iTunes and all proceeds will benefit Food Banks nationwide.
Until mid-January, watch a 30 minute highlight reel of Singing for Supper presented in Edmonton, AB on December 11, 2009. Many thanks to CBC for allowing us the opportunity to share the program. Tell a friend, make a donation, purchase the whole album or Tom’s new single “The Gift” on iTunes.
Enjoy! Thanks for making Canada hunger free.
Listen to highlights of Singing for Supper recorded live from Calgary
Christmas Day
CBC Radio 1 at 4pm local (½hour later in NL)
CBC Radio 2 at 6pm local (½hour later in NL)
Key of A (CBC Radio 1) Alberta only Saturday December 19 at 5pm
Canada Live (CBC Radio 2) December 22 at 7pm
Sirius Satellite 137 on Christmas Day
Starting in NS on November 20 and ending in NWT on December 19, this 19-stop tour is a unique and affordable Christmas event crafted for families.
This grass roots approach of fundraising and connecting with communities has had incredible impact. 20 shows in 2008 raised over $402,000; 13,417 pounds of food; and created invaluable awareness for food banks, family agencies and their diverse resources.
CD Lyrics & Credits
CD Single sold at Singing for Supper Concerts 2009
The fourth season of “Swinging for Supper” golf tournaments was met with overwhelming response in Halifax, NS, Moncton, NB, Winnipeg, MB, Regina, SK, and Calgary, AB. Sponsors and special guests were entertained the night before at ‘kitchen parties’ featuring Tom Jackson, Tom McKillip and Craig Bignell in performance. Tournament hosts reported an increase in corporate support and registrants with plans developing quickly for 2010. Thanks to 2009 national sponsors Rotary International District 5360 Inc., Enbridge and Barefoot Wine.
More info at swingingforsupper.ca.