HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 2013-12-18, Page 17Food Grey Bruce
campaign on track
QM! Agency
The FOOD Grey Bruce
campaign is being
embraced by the Kincar-
dine area and is on target
with their fundraising
efforts three weeks into the
program.
The partnership with Y
Housing Support Program,
Safe 'n Sound Homeless-
ness Initiative, the Grey
Bruce Health Unit, and the
Grey Bruce Legal Clinic , the
Kincardine Sobeys launched
FOOD Grey Bruce as a pilot
on Nov 9.
Sobeys reports collecting
approximately $2,000 to
date, with almost three
weeks to go in the program.
Cashiers ask for a donation
of $1 at the till that will be
used to purchase food cards
from Sobeys. These vouch-
ers will then be given to
people in the local area with
urgent food needs.
The program is not
intended to replace the food
bank, but to supplement it.
Food banks are stretched
and serve a vital need in our
communities, but cannot
always meet the demand of
dietary needs and hours of
availability. People fall into
crisis daily. Food cards will
also be used to assist people
who have found themselves
homeless or who have lost
their income.
The FOOD Grey Bruce
committee will be working
with county social services
and local food banks to
ensure that there is access
to cards and to track usage.
Resources to assist people
to make affordable, healthy
food choices will be pro-
vided to people accessing
the cards.
The committee is pleased
with the program and the
support it has received and
is already looking towards a
new community for its next
campaign. Money donated
in that area will be spent in
that community.
Wednesday, December 18, 2013 • Lucknow Sentinel 17
Care -A -Van of hope rolls through Goderich
Ryan Goodyear
For the Signal Star
The United Way Care -A -
Van of hope rolled through
Goderich, collecting dona-
tions, and eager to help those
in need.
The Huron -Perth initiative
saw United Way members
travel to different communi-
ties in the counties. This year
the campaign benifitted from
the help of Scotiabank, which
volunteered to be a partner
and matched donations up to
$15,000.
Wayne Smith, who helped
spearhead the mission, said
with Scotiabank as a partner
this year, there has been extra
motivation.
"Scotibank stood up as a
partner and said if you raise
$15,000 we will double it for
you. So we published that,
that's why we are coming
around to different banks and
God Bless Your Nome
This Chrigtmag
Amanda
McClenaghan
Sales
Representative
519-528-3129
In this season of merriment and mirth,
We pray for joy and peace on earth —
And add a special prayer for you
That all your hopes
and dreams come true!
MINTEE
Paul Zinn
Broker
519-528-2411
picking up the donations,"
Smith explained. "It's been
an excellent motivator."
The event has been run-
ning for three years now. It
started in September, with
the formal wrap up Dec. 15.
The Care -A -Van made
seven stops; Goderich was
the third. Members travelled
in a bus donated by Cherrey
Buslines and heard stories
from member agencies and
received greetings from local
dignitaries.
While the members enjoy
the trip and collecting dona-
tions, Smith said it's meeting
the people and explaining to
them what the goal is all
about that he enjoys most.
"One of the things that I
really enjoy about this cam-
paign is meeting people and
sharing what the United Way
is all about, and what we do
for the community," Smith
said.
Season's
Greetings
We are proud to serve this fine
community and wish all our
neighbours peace and contentment
during this Christmas season.
May cherished memories of loved
ones bring you comfort at this time.
Joan & John Pollard
Amy & Steve Fry
Jeff & Maryellen Pollard
MacKenzie & McCreath
Funeral Homes Ltd.
• Lucknow • Ripley
"We have been getting a
tremendous response. I find
that when you can sit down
with people and talk to them,
and explain what's being
done invariably the response
is a very positive one."
Ryan Goodyear For the Signal Star
United Way Care -A -Van of Hope stopped by Scotiabank in
Goderich on Thurs. Dec. 12 to pick-up donations left in United
Way boxes at the branch. The van rolled through numerous
communities. Scotiabank matched donations up to $15,000.
Pictured from left: Ron Shaw, Wayne Smith, Jasmine Tabibbi,
Tracy Birch and Ryan Erb.
Seasons Greetings
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We're displaying our holiday
cheer,
To thank everyone for stop-
ping here
And for your winning attitude,
You surely have our sincere
gratitude ...
So without any fanfare
or further delay
Please accept our best wishes
for a great holiday!
Bruce Willits
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Se po y Swimmers