CAMBRIDGE -- Items worth more than $7,000 are up for bids in a fundraising auction to support the "nutrition for learning" program at Galt Collegiate Institute.

The program provides food for students who need it -- no questions asked -- to start their school days, readying them to learn.

The auction is open to the public Wed., March 10, in the 1,050-student school at 200 Water St. N.  It  runs 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is free.

The event is the work of grade 11 and 12 business classes along with staff, organizers say.

Donated items up for auction include:

• WestJet – airfare for 2 to anywhere WestJet flies – valued at $4,600
• The Property Guys – real estate listing – valued at $700
• Ultimate Drivers – driver’s education course – valued at $685
• African Lion Safari – family pass – valued at $125
• Ipod Classic – valued at $280
• UNIGLOBE Donaldson Travel – luggage – valued at $125
• Jonas TV & Appliances – small kitchen appliances – valued at $160
• Dan Cap Productions – gift certificate – valued at $50
• Blackshop Restaurant – lunch for two – valued at $50
• Zehrs – gift certificate – valued at $50

See the full list of auction items, along with information about nutrition for learning, at http://gci.wrdsb.on.ca/.