Community
Food Donations Up, Cash Donations Down At Red Deer Food Bank
By Sheldon Spackman
Food donations were up but cash donations were down at the Red Deer and District Food Bank over the last quarter of 2016. That, according to Executive Director and Operations Manager Fred Scaife, who says it was still a year of generous giving from Central Albertans.
Scaife says although cash donations were down over 30 percent over the past few months, food donations were up, meaning they were able to meet all the demands they faced over the Holiday Season. Scaife says they received “amazing” support from the community as numerous schools, clubs, organizations, companies and other visitors came in to either donate their time, food or cash to help them meet their goal of keeping the less fortunate fed in Red Deer. As a result, Scaife says they were also able to provide over 300 families with a Christmas or Turkey dinner over the Holidays.
With the New Year now underway, Scaife says their cash and food supplies are likely at the highest points they will be all year. He says what they currently have will hopefully get them through to September when the “giving season” resumes again.
However, Scaife says they are always able to accept food or cash donations before then of course.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Check out this powerful video, “Be a Mr. Jensen,” shared by Andy Jacks. It highlights the impact of seeing youth as solutions, not problems. Mr. Jensen’s patience and focus on strengths gave this child hope and success.
👉 Be a Mr. Jensen: https://buff.ly/8Z9dOxf
Do you know a Mr. Jensen? Nominate a caring adult in your child’s life who embodies the spirit of Mr. Jensen. Whether it’s a coach, teacher, mentor, or someone special, share how they contribute to youth development. 👉 Nominate Here: https://buff.ly/tJsuJej
Nominate someone who makes a positive impact in the live
s of children and youth. Every child has a gift – let’s celebrate the caring adults who help them shine! SPARC Red Deer will recognize the first 50 nominees. 💖🎉 #CaringAdults #BeAMrJensen #SeePotentialNotProblems #SPARCRedDeer
The Federal Brief That Should Sink Carney
How Canada’s Mainstream Media Lost the Public Trust
CBC retracts false claims about residential schools after accusing Rebel News of ‘misinformation’
Ottawa Confirms China interfering with 2025 federal election: Beijing Seeks to Block Joe Tay’s Election
-
Alberta1 day agoPremier Danielle Smith responds to election of Liberal government
-
2025 Federal Election1 day agoIn Defeat, Joe Tay’s Campaign Becomes a Flashpoint for Suspected Voter Intimidation in Canada
-
Automotive2 days agoMajor automakers push congress to block California’s 2035 EV mandate
-
Mental Health2 days agoSuspect who killed 11 in Vancouver festival attack ID’d
-
COVID-1924 hours agoFreedom Convoy leaders’ sentencing judgment delayed, Crown wants them jailed for two years
-
Banks23 hours agoTD Bank Account Closures Expose Chinese Hybrid Warfare Threat
-
2025 Federal Election23 hours agoPost election…the chips fell where they fell
-
2025 Federal Election1 day agoPoilievre loses seat but plans to stay on as Conservative leader