The Women’s Auxiliary for the Royal Canadian Legion branch 94 handed a sizeable donation to the Nourish Food Bank in Quesnel on Oct 8.
Gathering in Nourish’s new location at 138 McLean Street, the Women’s Auxiliary donated a cheque of $1,000 to the Food Bank.
“We are so appreciative of this one thousand dollars,” said Nourish Staff member Sandra Davis. “This is going towards buying food for our hampers that we give out monthly.”
Davis says the need for hampers has risen in the community, with almost 850 households registered to receive hampers.
“It’s climbing all the time, and this will definitely help.”
Ann Miller of the Women’s Auxiliary, said the Auxiliary often donates to different areas that support the Legion.
“We support veterans as much as we can,” Miller said. “At one of our meetings, one of our ladies suggested we donate to the food bank, and we all thought there could be veterans in need who use Nourish. So we decided to get this happening.”
Donations to Nourish can be made in person by dropping items at their location on McLean. Or online on its website.
Ann Miller says the Women’s Auxiliary is always looking for new members, and if anyone is interested they can find out more at the Legion Branch in Quesnel.
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