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Nenshi makes Grey Cup 2014 bet in support of food banks

Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi has made a Grey Cup bet with recently-elected Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger.

Recently-elected Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger has accepted the challenge

Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi is encouraging other football fans to bet food bank donations with friends and family. (Naheed Nenshi/Facebook)

Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi has made a Grey Cup bet with recently-electedHamilton MayorFred Eisenberger.

They have agreed the mayor of the losing team's city should donate 100 pounds of food to thefood bank in the winning team's city.

The mayor of the losing city will also wear the winning team's jersey at an upcoming council meeting.

Nenshi says the two mayors are encouraging all Canadians to make their own Grey Cup bets with friends and familywith the loser making a donation to a local food bank.

He suggests people could also collect food bank donations at their Grey Cup parties.