The Armstrong Regional Co-op has once again drummed up funds for local food banks this holiday season.
The annual campaign by the Co-op and ARC Liquor raised more than $12,000 this year for food banks in the regions it serves, which includes Armstrong, Salmon Arm, Vernon, Revelstoke, Kelowna and Cranbrook.
91裸聊视频淲ith food bank usage in Canada at an all-time high, it91裸聊视频檚 more important than ever to support children and families in the battle against hunger,91裸聊视频 said Jason Keis, Armstrong Regional Cooperative91裸聊视频檚 marketing and community relations manager.
The Co-op also attended a number of community events this holiday season, offering hot chocolate by donation in support of local food banks. It's also running holiday food drives at its Co-op gas bars.
To donate, simply stop in at an Armstrong Regional Co-op gar bar and drop off non-perishable food items. Every donation comes with a chance to win a $100 Co-op gift card. One card will be given away at every site.
91裸聊视频淲e would like to say a big thank you to our Co-op members and customers that have supported our local food drives and events in support of local food banks this holiday season," said Keis. "Together we can make a difference.91裸聊视频
The Co-op gas bar locations participating in the food drive are:
91裸聊视频 3550 Okanagan Street, Armstrong
91裸聊视频 3100 10 Ave. NE, Salmon Arm
91裸聊视频 50 Trans Canada Hwy SW, Salmon Arm
91裸聊视频 3530 27th St, Vernon
91裸聊视频 3401 32 St, Vernon
91裸聊视频 1216 Cranbrook St. N, Cranbrook
The Armstrong Regional Co-op has served its members for over 100 years. Today, it serves more than 38,000 members as well as many more customers in the Okanagan, Shuswap and Kootenays.