The Drumheller and area community showed its support for Stuff the Bus to aid families struggling while heading back to school.
The annual Food Drive at Freson Bros. was held on Tuesday, August 20. Amanda Courtenay, Community and Family Services and Anti-Violence Coordinator for The Salvation Army tells the Mail they were able to bring in 775 pounds of food. On site, they also had a kettle and monetary donations came in at $2,821.
“Without the generosity of this community, the food bank would not be here to help support those in need. Thank you to everyone who has donated in the past and who will in the future,” said Courtenay.
She notes this doesn’t include the funds raised through the barbecue which was about $600.
The Annual Stuff the Bus Food Drive is an important campaign for The Salvation Army Food Bank as families prepare for a return to school. This is the time they are in need of items to fill bagged lunches and snacks.
“As parents start sending their kids back to school this week and next, it is important for the food bank to have the items needed to help them with school lunches and snacks that provide the energy needed for students to do their very best this school year,” said Courtenay.
