Bruce Power donates to local food banks, Christmas hampers, and Kincardine Legion

The holiday season will be a bit brighter for many local families after Bruce Power donated $53,000 to 26 local food banks and Christmas Hamper programs.

“At this time of year, there is a lot of pressure on people to provide a special Christmas for their families,” said Rob Liddle, Bruce Power’s department manager of community relations. “By providing funding to food banks and Christmas Hamper programs, we’re hoping to lighten the load on local families, helping them to further enjoy the holiday season.”

The funding is part of Bruce Power’s Community Investment and Sponsorship Program, which provides nearly $1.4-million in funding to local, provincial and national not-for-profit organizations and events each year.

Recipients of the funding include the Kincardine Christmas Hamper program, Kincardine Food Bank, St. Vincent de Paul Society in Port Elgin, St. Vincent de Paul Society in Hanover, Bruce Grey Child and Family Services, M'Wikwedong Aboriginal Friendship Centre, The Chippewas of Saugeen First Nation, North Huron Community Food Share, Salvation Army Family Services in Port Elgin, Tobermory Food Bank, Salvation Army Goderich Food Bank, Markdale District Food Bank, Durham and District Food Bank, Flesherton Food Bank, Beaver Valley Outreach, Walkerton and District Food Bank, Owen Sound Salvation Army Food Bank, Lion’s Head Food Bank, Tara Area Food Bank, Immanuel Evangelical Church, Hanover Salvation Army Food Bank, Owen Sound Hunger and Relief Effort (OSHaRE), Salvation Army Family Services and Food Bank, Bruce County Social Services, Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation, and Chatsworth Community Outreach.

Learn more about the sponsorship program at www.brucepower.com/in-the-community/community-investment/.

In addition, Bruce Power presented a cheque for $5,000 to the Kincardine Legion, in appreciation for the Legion's help with the company's Wounded Warrior benefit. Jill Hunter of Bruce Power presented the donation at the Trivia Night, Friday evening at the Legion.



Jill Hunter (centre) of Bruce Power presents a cheque for $5,000 to Kincardine Legion president Mary Farrell (left) and vice-president Jim McDonald, at the Trivia Night, Friday evening at the Kincardine Legion; photo by Laura Haight