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Food bank needs help as much as ever
As the Christmas season fast approaches the Cranbrook Food Bank is gearing up for its annual Turkey and Ham Christmas Program.
Each year we give away approximately 400 turkeys or hams with stuffing and cranberry sauce. This programs runs in addition to our regular hamper program. This year our Turkey and Ham Christmas program will be available to registered clients on December 19 and 21.
In 2017 we gave out an average of 440 hampers a month. Many of our new clients are working families with low incomes or senior citizens; 39% of our clients are children.
The cost of groceries is forecasted to increase by an average of six per cent this year but the cost of meat could go up by nine per cent. This affects our buying power as well as explains the increase in demand for our service.
We very much appreciate the support of the community for the Cranbrook Food Bank and the Christmas season is when we receive most of our donations, which carry us through the rest of the year.
To help the Cranbrook Food Bank support those in need in our communities, please visit our website or call us at 250-426-7664. We will be open every day in December (Monday to Friday) from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. to accept your donations.
The Cranbrook Food Bank thanks you in advance for your continued support!
Cranbrook Food Bank
