An annual tradition to help those in need during the Holiday Season will be taking place later this week.
On Friday (December 12) 100 Mile House RCMP in partnership with Frescho will be holding their annual “Cram the Cruiser” event.
They’ll be set up outside of Freshco in the Cariboo Mall Parking lot taking donations from 11 am to 2 pm.
“The goal of the event is to load a police vehicle with donations of non-perishable food items or cash donations which will be donated to the 100 Mile House Food Bank and Loaves and Fishes.” Sargeant Brian Lamb said. “The event has always been well supported by the community and we are hoping for the same this year to help families in need.”
Lamb noted he himself has taken part in this event in the past and that it has been something the Detachment has had great success with ensuring that they leave with sometimes more than one loaded Police vehicle full of donations.
“Like I said the community has always been great in supporting this cause and I do know that the Food Bank and Loaves and Fishes are greatly appreciative of any donation that the community makes. Cram the Cruiser has been going on for quite a few years now,” Lamb said, “Freshco has always been great donating their time and their resources as well.”
Lamb added with the success they’ve had they would like to keep it going for as long as they can keep it going.
“I had the opportunity to volunteer last year at the Food Bank just before Christmas and there’s definitely a lot of people in need out there for these items. Around Christmas time if we can make things just a little bit better any donation we receive is gratefully appreciated.”
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