The community came together to show their support on Friday, August 27 and help replenish the coffers of the Drumheller Salvation Army Food Bank with the annual Stuff the Bus food drive. Volunteers were on-site at Freson Bros. to collect cash and food donations, and smokies and pop were available as well, all to benefit the local food bank. This year, a school bus was unavailable due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Salvation Army van stood in. Family services coordinator Amanda Courtenay with the Salvation Army says the food bank has seen an increased demand for support with the COVID-19 pandemic and notes the donations will help support local families in need, especially with back to school, and back to packing lunches, gearing up. In total the donation drive raised approximately 700 pounds of food, and $3,682.45 between the fundraiser barbecue and kettle donations. (L-R) Event organizer Shannon Wade with Hi-Way 9, Amanda Courtenay, and Salvation Army Major Laura Burrell.
