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Turkey pledges for the Food Bank
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By Bev Boyle
The 100 Mile Food Bank is looking forward to the much-needed donations that will be contributed through CKBX The Wolf's Annual Turkey Day. The Food Bank has had a substantial increase in the number of people and families that it helps to feed throughout the year and this Christmas is the first in many years that there is no help from government grants for the outlet. Food Bank manager Bob Hicks says, “We have applied for the grant, as usual, but have heard nothing at this point.”
Food Bank director Larry Rode, from The Wolf's Rode Show, explains that, “This year, donations are crucial. Without the grant, it is up to the people in 100 Mile to help the less fortunate in our community.”
The radio station started taking $25 pledges for Turkey Day (the date will be announced in late November) and between 9am and 11am, 40 'turkeys' had been donated. The goal is 400 turkeys but, after the final tally, the numbers have been known to reach 500 and more.
The turkey donations will be used for Christmas Hampers, which will be distributed at the 100 Mile Food Bank before the holidays. Santa Claus himself will be there and the hampers will include toys for kids, sundries, dairy products, bread, meat, and warm clothing. There is a special need for gifts for teens between 15 and 18. People are being told that on Distribution Day, anyone under the influence of drugs or alcohol will not be welcome at the food bank.
Larry would like to thank the incredible support of this year's Toy Run and the Tim Hortons Smile Cookies campaign that ends today. All members of the community are urged to participate in the annual Turkey Day and many businesses are challenging other businesses to match or beat their donations.
To make your pledge, please phone the radio station at 250 395-3848.
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